Mommy Win - Day 36

He didn't eat much today. Well, ok, he ate a bowl of cereal for breakfast, but only about half a sandwich for lunch and some fruit for dinner. It is stressful and frustrating to me when he does this, but today I wasn't as bothered by it as I usually am. I am trying hard to not worry so much about things like how much he's eating because I know he will eat when he's hungry. Not to mention that he has really been trying a lot of new foods recently, and that also makes me really happy. So I definitely need to focus on the big picture rather than just one day...

Mommy Win - Day 35

Today I had gotten a little frustrated while changing the little monkey's diaper. I don't even remember why (other than the fact that diaper changes have become one of the most dramatic events in recorded history!) but he looked right at me and said - for the first time - "I love you so much mommy." It really made me so happy. And after I responded to him, he said, "mummy's happy now!" Yes, indeed little man. Yes, indeed.

Mommy Win - Day 34

We've entered the phase where the little bug always wants at least a bite of whatever I'm eating. I wanted him to have something healthy for dinner tonight, but he asked for his leftover pizza from the other night. That was fine. I did want to use the leftovers, but I still wanted him to have something healthy with his dinner.

So, I made myself some dinner and included some strawberries, yogurt, and was drinking water. Of course he asked to share some of my food. He ate about half the strawberries and ate most of the yogurt as well as having some of my water. Success!

Mommy Win - Day 33

I wasn't feeling too good this morning. I was supposed to work, but just couldn't. However, even not feeling well, I was able to make the most of the day. I got to enjoy just playing/resting with my little guy. It was a good day.

Mommy Win - Day 32

Several meltdowns averted tonight.

He finally listened and responded to the choices I was giving him (i.e. Get in your pajamas and play for another few minutes, or fight getting the pajamas on and be done playing). It was so nice to have him listen to the choices and pick ones that made him (and us!) happy.

Mommy Win - Day 31

Daylight Saving... Ugh. I am very glad AZ doesn't participate because it is already too bright in the early morning. And the little dude didn't appreciate the early morning sun today. He was up way too early, but when I went in his room to sit with him he fell asleep for another hour. It was nice to just sit and enjoy my time with him, and watch him dreaming. He smiled and laughed several times. Although it was earlier than I wanted to start my day, it was a good start to the day.

Mommy Win - Day 30

Yesterday was tough. I was in a lot of pain which made me very cranky all. day. long. I was not a fun person to be around. In any case, I guess I will count the fact that I actually made dinner at home as a win. I definitely was not much in the mood to cook, but I still did. That says something, right?

As for today, it actually just happened. The little man had been in bed for a little while, but just woke up crying. When I went in to see what had happened he told me he was scared. I asked him if he wanted to say a prayer, and he agreed.

We said a prayer together and after a minute he said, "Mommy, Boston is happy now! Jesus helped Boston!" It was so sweet and such a wonderful example of child-like faith.