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My husband commented the other day that I hadn't updated my blog in awhile.  There have been several times that I've thought about the fact that I haven't but I've thought, "What should I write about?  That Rebecca's getting in trouble every other minute?"  Because that's really all that's been going on around here.  

They say the terrible twos are nothing compared to having a three year old, and that's definitely the case with Rebecca at the moment.  She is pushing limits, trying out her independence, and getting thwarted at every turn.  It's constant discipline, correction, and lots of tears and frustration here at the moment (the tears are mostly hers, the frustration is mostly mine).  

She's a stinker, but is also full of hugs and declarations of "I love you, Mommy."  She's easy to love, but also easy to get frustrated with right now.  I guess that just about sums up most three year olds, though.  I remember the fours being so much better with Rachel.  I'm hopeful that that will be the case with Rebecca, too.  Not that I really want her to grow up that quickly.....I just want her out of this phase!

Rachel gets her cast off in six days.  She's counting down.  Me too....I'm ready for her to be able to wear long sleeves and zippered pants (she's been wearing the same elastic waist pants and short sleeve shirts for weeks now!), take her own showers instead of me bathing her, having her tie her own shoes, put her own coat on, and all of the things that have been a struggle for her for the last month.  I hope her strength comes back quickly and she'll be able to get back to her beloved monkey bars!