Toddler Mommyhood

Hello to any and all loyal readers/checkers I have out there. I'm BACK!

I'd like to say I've taken a vacation, been up to something very exciting but the truth is..I've been raising a toddler. Rather a two year old, two foot tall teenager! Anyone who says that toddler hood is the first adolescence is right.

Currently I have a stove thermometer, a watermelon cosmetic bag and some plastic bugs under my kitchen table (her new hide out). The bathtub has become a place to practice spitting...with water. How else do you teach that to a toddler who is learning to brush their teeth? My bed is the place to watch Caillou or Curious George and she can open, close, undo, reach, unfasten, hide or figure out nearly ANYTHING. There is a reason you baby proof your house and not toddler proof it...there is no such thing as toddler proofing.

I have to admit that she's a lot of fun, understands humor and loves to laugh, she talks up a storm and is already getting the hang of counting and colors and knows how she wants to do (or not do) many things. Raising a child is an amazing, exhausting and unbelievable experience. It's certainly NOT for the weak!

Thanks for checking in and come back soon...I have to go clean up the backseat of my car. A two year old and my organized, neat, coupon box were playing in the backseat...yes, it's as bad as you can imagine!

Discipline with a Whisper

I want to say a quick thank you to all who emailed me with suggestions on getting back on my feet after suffering with the worst cold I've had in years. After nearly two weeks I am feeling almost 100% again.

I have to admit that disciplining a toddler when you can barely speak above a whisper was quite a challenge but it taught me a few things about the important of eye contact and making sure they are paying attention to you when you speak, to avoid repeating everything you say.

It also made me very aware of washing my hands and doing all that I could to avoid spreading it around.

Thanks again to everyone, I'm ready to get back to blogging!