Jack,...

If you run over to the swingset we will have to go into the house. Jack, if you go over there we will have to go in the house. Jack, if you go behind the garage we will have to go in the house!! My little Jack, who isn't little anymore loves, more than me almost, to be outside even if it is 50 degrees out and raining. I think he prefers it if it is raining. One day I helped him discover puddles. He is obsessed now. Anyways, he is also obsessed with Nacho Libre and asks to watch it on a daily basis. He is two and terrible at least 1/2 the day, off and on here and there, if he doesn't get his own way. He doesn't stay in time out. I even tried a gate and tonight he climed over it, it fell and he got hurt. He was throwing food. Before that he was taking drinks of milk from his sippy and then letting it run out of his mouth, down his shirt and into his booster seat. Unfortunatly the little girl I take care of was amused and started doing it too. Thankfully she had a bib on. I was very unamused!! I think between Colin and me we have told Jack to NOT DRINK THE TUB WATER at least 50 times per bath or he would have to get out. This morning was no exception and I got him out. He threw a 15 minute fit about it. After about 5 minutes I just put him in his bed, left the light on and walked out. I had to difuse just as much as he did. Later this morning I showered and he came up and starting throwing a fit about wanting a shower. I had to put him in his crib again. I am so glad he can't crawl out and doesn't even attempt too! I am so grateful he took a nap and I got to take a nap too. We were both happier after that. The great thing about being consistent is that it works occastionally. When we were outside this afternoon there were two opportunities for Jack to listen or go in the house and he chose to listen. I gushed over him for his willingness to listen and be such a good boy. I feel like I have put so much energy into him lately. I have to get him sorted out before baby Cole gets here. Thankfully I have about 12 weeks to do that. Oh, Jackson, Mommy loves you!!