Growing Pains...

So the term "terrible twos" seems to be taking life in our household. We are experiencing hitting, kicking, screaming, throwing fits. Luckily they don't last more than five minutes, tops. But they are extremely unpleasant!! We are also experiencing bouts of indecision. The poor, sweet child is playing us and we are totally falling for it! At nap time and bed time he wants either mommy or daddy to read stories. He is extremely clear about which one of us will do this job. THEN, after that particular parent has finished half a dozen stories and he snuggled down to put him to sleep in the rocking chair, he starts begging for the other one of us!! He usually wins out because at that point we are so desperate for him to go to sleep we don't much mind who gets the job done!!

I am starting to think seriously about his upcoming birthday and what exactly I will do about celebrating it. I have started a "wish list" at Toys R Us.com. I am not particularly sold on any of these particular items, but I find they at least give some direction to whoever it may be that needs to do some Jack shopping!

We are planning, at this point, to do a barnyard themed birthday party. Jack adores animals and can make all of the appropriate noises. The kicker was when I found Little Ponderosa Zoo in Clinton that has the sweetest storybook barn for parties and a petting zoo all in one. However, it was going to be a bit past our budget to really commit to that! We will probably be settling on the party either here at the house or at Harvest Park. I am waiting on Jason to give me his two cents, cause Lord knows he feels that is necessary.

Speaking of our budget and financial situation...I have finally spoken to Katherine extensively and she will be my Southern Living at Home sponsor! I will finally be a consultant! I am so ridiculously excited to start this. It will be not only a wonderful part time job, but will also serve as a hobby I am extremely passionate about. I absolutely love the Southern Living products and find they are so easy to incorporate into any decor with each decorative piece offering such a variety of uses! My friend Amy has said she will host my first "launch" party, and my mother in law has said she will look at her calendar so I seem to be off to a great start! :) I will be making up some fliers and such to advertise and hopefully drum up some more business. This will be a great way to dabble in my love of decorating while meeting new people and of course making some extra, much needed money!! I will, of course, keep you updated!

Love to all and stay warm...where did this freezing, windy weather come from?!