Our venture to the Splashpad...take 2!

So, Splasher and I ventured back to the Splashpad today with The Hubby and Shy in tow. They sat in the shade while I accompanied Splash to, well, the Splashpad. Today went even worse than the other day. He stuck to the edges and only ventured in to stick his hands in. As soon as the water hit him anywhere else, he ran away. Not only that, but there was another with the same name as my son and it caused confusion for both of the kiddos. Strangely enough, they were both about the same age and it's not an incredibly common name. Oh well. He didn't seem too upset about anything until I told him he couldn't play at the park part because we forgot shoes. Eh, not a big deal. I just wish he would explore a little more. But we're going to start Mommy and Me swim classes in July so maybe he'll be a little bit more comfortable with the water then. I also sat up his inflatable pool in the front yard since it's in the shade the entire day. He seems to be excited about that but we didn't spend any time in there today.

Splasher has not been the ideal kiddo since we got home but then again, I don't expect him to be. He does his best for the most part. The Hubby's sociology teacher told him the other day that it is our job, as parents, to set boundaries for them and it's their job, as children, to overstep those boundaries. Then we of course, teach them to get back in them. It's a vicious cycle for a few years. Splasher is comprehending more and more every day and is doing more and more. Today for instance, we learned three new words - "tree," "rock," and "grass." We also learned where our knees are and I got him to say "knee" once. We're working on "yes" and nodding our head "yes" but we're still working on that. He's also becoming more of a lovebug which is great. He'll bring me a book and sit in my lap while I read it and when we're sitting on the couch he'll actually give me kisses. I love my little boy so much. I can't wait until Shy is more interactive although I know I'll miss her newborn days.

However, she has been the fussiest that she's ever been today! I'm tired of it! She has hit a growth spurt though and so she wants to eat every hour or so and gets mad if we put her in her swing or if she gets put down in her bassinet. Oh well, I still love her!

Life is good. I complain too much and I think that's because I let too much get to me. I know I let the little things that Splasher does get to me and I get too upset when Shy cries a lot. So even though I will still get upset with Splasher sometimes and have to tell him "no," I will try to do so less severely and less often. Shy will cry. That's what babies do. I just have to remind myself that she will not always be that way. I feel like I don't take the time to actually enjoy my kids most days. So my new goal will be to just chill out and relax, let Splash get away with more especially if it's not harmful or destructive and just enjoy my kiddos while they're this young. I'm their world right now. It will never be that way again.