What can happen in a month!

Its amazing the changes that happen to a 2 year old in a month. Don't get me wrong...Jaden's terrible twos are in full swing but he had made so much improvement. Here are just a few examples:

(1) Bedtime - This is probably the biggest improvement yet. A little over a month ago bedtime was the most stressful time of the day. Jaden would cry for an hour or longer in bed and he often woke up several times during the night. Now, he actually tells us he is ready for bed. He reads his book, says his prayers and then goes right to sleep. No more sitting by the door listening to him scream.

(2) Prayer - Jaden loves to pray for his friends before bedtime. Here is a list of the people he prays for. It is quite lengthy. (Daddy, Mommy, JJ, Harley, Ethan, Shana, John, Nana, Papaw, Grammie, Papa, Ms. Jenn, Ms Mandy, Hayden, Jack, Hunter, Marcus, Lisa, CJ, Paige, Logan, Kylie, and so on) Sometimes we have to go thru the list a second time.

(3) Daycare - a few weeks ago Jaden would cry when I would drop him off. He wanted me to hold him and would get so upset when I would leave. Soon I was able to bribe him with a morning snack and he would do okay with this. Now he runs to his classroon, opens the door and is ready to push me out the door before I can even get in the classroom.

He just really amazes me at the progress he has made. Maybe he will be this good when it comes time to potty train.

BUSY BUSY BUSY

There are 3 words that can describe this week. BUSY BUSY BUSY. OK, so its really only one word repeated 3 times but it still tells you how BUSY I am. The week started out with superbowl. We joined our friends the Muzykas, Waddells, and Paynes for a fun night. It was fun to watch all of the kids play and we only had to break up a few fights (mostly over Thomas the train). The next day was my first day on the new job. Although things have started off slow...it is to be expected. I have alot of software to download on my pc and not to mention about 10 boxes to unpack. Oh and lets not forget I have to setup my pc in my new office. This is always fun...there is so much to plug in. Unlike my old office I actually have enough outlets. I think I am finally settled in and now its time to start some training. I have alot of new stuff to learn(java, etl, weblogic, etc). I have alot of challenges ahead of me but I am up for it.

If thats not enough, Jaden's terrible twos are in full swing. I am so tired of hearing the word NO! We do plenty of time outs and even some spankings. I'm not sure how efficient these are...especially when he says "No hit my JJ". I really try hard not to laugh and keep a straight face but his is becoming more difficult.