Patience is a virtue

Life is really picking up in '09, both at work and home for our little family.  I am in full swing with the MS musical (it is crazy but I adore it), and Russ couldn't be busier at his new digs in White Bear Lake.  The most crazy part, though, is Grayson.  I cannot believe how fast he's growing, and how deeply into the terrible two's we've come.  

Our little guy is doing amazing with his diaper habits - I must say I love it when he really needs to run to the potty to go number 2 - and his excitement is so catchy!  However, I do not like the little devil that is beginning to make an appearance quite often lately.  He's been sleeping in a "big boy bed" for over a month now - a really smooth transition.  For some reason, the last few days, he's really begun to fight going to sleep, and when I get frustrated and use my most strict voice, he just dissolves into giggles (Stop laughing, Dad!).  I have been told I have a pretty effective teacher face, and I know it comes out when I get mad, but I don't get it with Grayson! Arrgh!  

I am working hard at meditative breathing, counting to ten, and just not letting him win the fight, no matter how many times I have to put him back in bed and remind him of his behavior.  He's a doll, though, and even after fighting with him for over an hour tonight, I got to end things with a great cuddle and kiss.  No matter what, I know he'll always melt my heart - and I kind of get a good workout with it all too.