Two

Then again maybe he is just two!

STRONG

So I was told today Aiden is strong willed. Some of you may be thinking, duh, she didn't know? Well, when it is your own child you want to see the best in him. He is a great kid afterall, but yes he is a strong willed boy at times, but to give him a title....well that is only up to his parents or a dr. in my opinion. I guess when he was a little baby and I wondered is he colicky....maybe borderline is what I conclusion I came to. But he really didn't cry a ton, but was very clingy and just more high maintenance. Now that I have a second child to compare with I can see their differnces as Asher is much more laid back. So I did what I do and I ordered all of the best books on strong willed children out there and will read them all! I like to do my research! And I hope to get Andy to read my "to be" highlighted parts of the books so we can be on the same page and hopefully find some useful techniques. As a parent I do have a little wisdom (2 years worth! :). I now know some of the most difficult personality traits as an infant and toddler actually make for great adult traits. I know Aiden will be a leader, he will not follow the crowd, he will be somebody and will hopefully if guided right be a great leader for God!

Cousins

My cousin Tara & I! We always have to take a picture together every time we see each other! Love ya! Go and put your records on!!!! Da da da da da DORA! Memories!

Art

Is this really art? Seriously blocks of blue in different shades, I guess I just don't "get it." Oh well, there were some cool ones but we got in trouble for taking pictures and had to stop or I would have taken more!

I have never seen Asher so happy in his life! He had a great time at the Weissman Art Center in Minneapolis today! Maybe he is going to be my artistic boy! He loves music too. We jammed out all weekend to "Put your records on" and he loves it! He might be my mini me, as Aiden is to Andy! I can dream, right?

The whole gang here celebrating my Mom's 50th birthday and my Grandma's 70th birthday at Olive Garden (of course)! I had the Zuppa Toscana! mmmmm.

Today I also cooked meals for the month with my friend, Abby, while our husbands watched the boys. How exhausted am I? 10 total hours of cooking and shopping. But at least we are now done for the month! Just thaw and bake!