Three Weeks into the New Year

I always start out on Sunday thinking about how nice and slow the coming week will be, only to realize by Tuesday that this week is as busy as the last one. It amazes me how days just fill themselves.
We had a great Christmas visiting my family in Arkansas. How odd is it that we traveled south, yet woke up to snow Christmas morning. Add together the snow, a four wheeler, and a saucer sled and you have an afternoon full of fun and laughs. Rebecca also got a kick out of spenging time at Papa and Pawma's. She hasn't learned the art of sharing yet, but her little aunt and uncles are very happy to allow her to boss them around. How is it that a two year old has the ability to take charge of an entire room?
Since coming home from Arkansas we have been busy with several new stages of childhood. Over New Year's we had our first run in with croup. I have to admit it scared me to death to see Rebecca dealing with croup. I'm thankful it was just a few days, but they seemed long to a worried mommy. Her medicine ramped up her appetite and energy level and even though the last does is long gone she hasn't slowed down. Another growth spurt, and now her 24 month pants are showing off those little socks. This week I've discovered we may be at another milestone.... one that I'm not ready for yet. Rebecca is trying to give up her afteroon nap. Its been a challenge to get her to bed lately and finally last night it hit me that maybe she's just not that tired! (I do hope these new stages don't continue to be such a surprise to me.)After a call to mom to gather advice and double check my theory, I allowed Rebecca to come out of her room. We'll see how it works! She's being an angel right now eating her snack and watching Hermie..... I guess thats a good as a nap?!
Those are the highlights from the past month. We've enjoyed the time with our families over the holidays and now we're back into a routine, busy yes, but at least more routine. Rebecca and I love having our days all planned out. The YMCA is a firmly established habit now, one that we both enjoy! Tomorrow we get to start back to story time at the library. The winter break was hard on Rebecca. I can't wait to see her face tomorrow when we go back and start singing! Aren't the simple things in life great?!
Take care and keep warm!