Talia is still adjusting...

Since we have been a family of 4 now Talia has been going through some changes. She was fully potty trained and decided that since Teagan wears a diaper she wants to wear one as well. I tried to be patient with her but my crazy post-pardum emotions would take a hold of me and I would get angry.... BLAKES post-pardum emotions would take a hold of him too and HE would also get angry.

This caused a spiral effect. Since she saw how frustrated we were with the re-gress she started to give up on everything she had learned. She started throwing fits always saying no and always got sent to time out for not listening.

I prayed one night with Talia. My exact words "Please bless Mommy with patience so Talia will not drive her crazy." The next morning I was inspired. I knew I needed to overly celebrate when Talia was behaving WELL. I made some charts. 1 chart for potty training and one for listening.

She has not had one spanking or one time out since!!!!! (ok that is a lie but it makes the post sound better) she has improved I can say that

She puts a sticker on the chart everytime she uses the bathroom and when she listens to us the first time we ask her to do something. I LOVE CHARTS.

My angel is back! She is happy and we are happy. Being a Mom is so hard sometimes but when you solve the problem you feel ON TOP OF THE WORLD.

Here is to the TORTURING threes!!!!

We love you more than anything Talia.

Even when it feels you might drive us to drinking!