Testing

Over the next few days I thought I would write brief updates on each of the girls as they are hitting some pretty big moments in their lives...Let us begin with Ms. Olyvia...

The two and a half mark..Agh-Oh!! So, is it the terrible twos, or terrible two and a halfers?? It may be that Olyvia has a very high intelligence level for her age. Her vocabulary, personality and independence all reflect that of a 3-4 year old...However..like every other toddler her age, she is testing us, but to the extreme..I will admit that as far as parenting goes I feel as if I am failing in some respects. When it comes to discipline, well..I have always been a fan of the "time-out"..However, my Olyvia has begun putting herself in a time out, literally this is how it goes...after Olyvia has done something she is not allowed to do I will say "Olyvia..." and before I can finish, Olyvia will put her hand up and say "I know Mom, time-out", and she will sit in the corner and look at the wall...O.K..now what?

We have also hit a stage where Olyvia only wants to cuddle in mommies bed in the evening..She refuses to sleep in her bed, and as much as I try letting her cry it out or take away her favorite nighttime sweater, nothing works. She told me last night she will keep crying as she threw her sweaters over the fence. (By the way, she now climbs over the fence to escape)! O.K...now what?

Through this trying period, she remains as sweet as always. Her new favorite show is Sid the Science Kid, she wants to continue playing soccer, dress up is an every day occurrence, and there are days in which we cannot take the tutu off. In fact, their are days the tutu remains on even throughout the night. Her imagination is fascinating at this age. On our walk she may say, "Mommy do you see the pink elephant, look there it is"...or.."Mommy, there is Kimmies house"..Kimmy, by the way is her imaginary friend...I love it!!

I am going to attempt potty training in the next few weeks, she is now telling me when to change her diaper, I think she is ready. (YEAH!)

All in all, Olyvia is doing quite well, and enjoying her days outside with her sister and friends!