Tornados

There must have been at least 5 tornados. 5 because there are that many rooms in this house in complete chaos. Usually I would be the one pulling my hair out, but I must have just given up. It's Carey who is grunting and groaning (possibly cursing) the mess. I get to blame horomones and coming off meds for the disaster. Carey is blaming stress and hormones too. He does seem to experience some of my ups and down so I guess I'll accept it. Either way we are fed up. Luckily Carey's dad is coming to help tile and paint tomorrow. AGW is spending the weekend with one set of grandparents so we won't have that cute little distraction either. I hope we get this mess over and done with. I'm praying for no more tornados.

This week flew by. Besides a messy house, I have nothing to show for it. Monday and Tuesday AGW went to Patty's where she was put in the corner and "spatted on the leg" more often than not. How any 18 month old knows to talk back is beyond me, but she does it. I'm ashamed to admit that she gets away with it most of the time at home, but Patty can't afford to have 1 kiddo talk back. Each time Patty gave AGW a command, AGW would look her in the eyes  and say "No! NO Ma'am!". She spent  a lot of time in the corner the 1st day.  Tuesday was slightly better. I decided that I have to be more consistant and firm with her at home AND she's going back out to Patty's more often. She needs to be with kids and away from her momma. Wednesday we babysat our little 6 month old cousin. AGW got mad at her because she didn't fold her hands when we prayed for lunch. I tried explaining, but she wouldn't have it. Thursday AGW told me "Dadda at wor." No "K". She's starting to string words together and I think it's facinating. Little statements just pop up out of no where! Today was a fun day. We went to the mall. AGW rode the escalator for the first time without being held and felt like such a big girl! Walking through the mall I could see how proud of herself she was. She realized that she was walking through the mall like everyone else, not being pushed in a stroller like a baby. It was adorable to see her follow her own reflection in the store windows and take in all of the people. Her face was priceless, she was so proud of her independance. I on the other hand, have mixed emotions...

I worked on the nursery this week. Carey and I decided on a theme and I'm busy planning. I'll have to post pictures next week, I ran out of steam tonight!