3/18/10 - The Usual

Well, you know the theme...it was Thursday...just another Thursday! Although, for the second week in a row...it's my "Friday", so that's good. It was just another day of the usual....work and home. Tomorrow I get to reveal my big surprise for Christian's birthday, and I just can't wait!! I kind of cheat with birthday presents for him...I like to get him things that also benefit me! I know, it's kind of rude, but whatever...I think it's smart :)

One thing about Olivia...she's the most persistent child I've ever seen in my life. She does NOT give up, on anything. If she wants to get up on a chair, couch, etc...she will. If she wants to get something open...a can, a childproofed cupboard, etc...she will. If she wants to fit into a small space, a box, etc...she will. Maybe because it's something we've always encouraged. We don't jump to her rescue, or help her all the time...we encourage her problem solving skills and her indepence, letting her figure everything out for herself. Today, her goal was the lays chip canister. I'll admit, in this case, she wasn't breaking into Fort Knox or anything, but she worked at it until she could get in there. So, we rewarded her with a rare snack and let her have a chip or two :)