Back to Work

I started back to work this week and it honestly feels great to be back.  The 12 weeks I was able to spend with Tucker were wonderful, but it's nice to dress up, put make-up on, and actually do my hair every day.  I feel so much better about myself when I put the time in to actually look nice.  I had to switch my hours due to the daycare situation, so getting up every day at 4am is a little trying, but it sure feels nice when 2:30 rolls around and I'm walking out of the office.  The boys are picked up by 3:15 and I get to spend an extra hour with them.  I'll get used to it eventually, it's just new right now and I was used to sleeping in!

Cooper has had a few trying moments the past few days.  The temper tantrums are HORRIBLE!  I had to put him in time-out for 30 minutes the other day.  Yes, I know it was long, but I told him until he calmed down, he wasn't moving an inch.  I swear I tried every other tactic to get him to calm down, but nothing worked.  He threw a train track at his brother's head, pulled the computer off the table, hit me, hit the walls, and was just plain screaming.  I am crossing my fingers he's just tired from the time change (why do they do that anyway?) and it will go away soon.  :)  Yeah right.  He's been super sweet the past couple of days, and we're trying to really pay attention to see what triggers his tempers.  I know when he gets frustrated with something, it can lead to a meltdown.  He's a good boy otherwise, but I seriously dread the temper tantrums.

Tucker is giggling up a storm and he's soooooo smiley!  Happy, happy, happy!  He's such a joy to be around and we just love him so much.  His first week at Mary's has gone well.  Mary said he's really good and he's super easy.  I was hoping he wouldn't turn into a different baby when he went to her house.  He's just so easy going and loves to be paid attention to.  He'll let you know if he's not getting enough!

Jason and Tucker played outside last night since the temps were in the 40's.  Cooper got a John Deere tractor that pedals for Christmas and we haven't had a chance to take it outside.  He was so excited to 'ride his bike' and didn't exacting do too much riding.  I saw him pushing it around the yard mostly, but he's slowly learning how to pedal.  They walked down to the creek and Cooper loved looking at the watie (water).  It was so cute watching my boys playing outside together.  :)

We're hoping the temps start getting warmer as we're all dying to get outside more often.  I'm super excited to walk with the boys at the river front too.  Cooper will absolutely love it and I will too.  We've been cooped up for too long!