Independence . . .

We have been experiencing the "terrible twos". Or to put it in a more kind light, Jack's attempt to exert his independence. As all parents know, this process is nothing short of exasperating. Temper tantrums or battles over every little thing; begging, cajoling, or bribing on the part of the parent to convince your child to please do ___ (whatever it might be); and in our case, being late to virtually everything because we inevitably have a battle on the way out the door about shoes, jacket, toys we're bringing or not bringing, etc, etc, ad nauseum.

But, he's so cute, what can you do? Except try to compromise and let him have his way whenever you can (without spoiling him!).

One of the things that has been great to allow him to exercise some choice in has been his clothes. Especially his pajamas (who cares what he looks like!). This is a particularly entertaining example of his jammies choice a few nights ago. He specifically asked to wear all of these things (hence the layering). Hooray for independence!

On a side note, I am desperately seeking spring (today it's in the 30s and freezing with wind chills in the teens and 20s). Hence the new blog background. Please let me know if you hate it, I'm looking at it now and thinking I might have to change it soon because it makes a small part of me want to puke. Hope it's more springlike where you are!