A trying day...

Today was an extremely trying day in our household. Sammy is teething and screeched like a teenage girl the entire day while Adri took advantage of the madness and went wild herself. The day was actually so trying that I had to give in and give Sam medicine to help ease his pain, send Adri to her room numerous times, force her into a nap, and then take the time to quickly look up bi-polar disorder in toddlers which led me to also look up oppositional defiant disorder, both of which can't really be diagnosed at this age. Lucky Adri, we'll just blame the terrible two's for her behavior right now. When do we get to quit blaming the age for her behavior though?

On a side note, if you haven't met Adri, here's a great video clip that I think Mad TV must have written about her...

So, I went to plan b and handed Sammy over to Matt as soon as he came in the door from work; quickly telling him that I was going to get the oil changed in the car, all the while running out before Adri could grab onto my leg and continue her screaming about "wanting to listen and she wants to come with me". Yes, I needed to get out and breathe for a few minutes after having absolutely no time to myself today. (Neither of the kids would nap at the same time today.)

A Biggby coffee and short time later I was at the dealership with a good book on parenting tactics and an hour to kill. I've never been so happy to have to wait such a long time to get the oil changed. :) I patiently sat and read my book, enjoying every minute of the me time I was experiencing.

After spending a few hours alone tonight I came to the realization that a horrible day at home is better than the best day at work without my babies. I came home to both kids in bed and Adri rushing out to tell me how much she missed me, asking me to sing her 3 songs (yes--3 songs. The girl knows exactly what she wants and is willing to negotiate to the point of making you crazy). I sang her her 3 songs, apologized for being a crazy mommy today, rubbed her back and kissed her and hugged her tight; appreciating that she loves me no matter what has happened throughout the day. I then snuck into Sam Man's room and kissed his little angelic sleeping face. He is just so beautiful, sweet and innocent. I always want to just pick him up and cuddle him while he's sleeping to steal a few more minutes with him.