News with the Two's

I didn't realize it has been almost a month since I have posted. I can tell you why...it is because I have been kicking the Terrible Two's in the butt (not literally). Since my dear husband was basically gone most of November, I took that time to say, "Enough is Enough!". I decided to take the approach that you can cry all you want but this is the way it is and that's that. You know what? It worked! I can say I threw away about 4 cups, 3 puzzles, and a basket of McDonald's toys, plus about 4 pairs of socks. I was just tired of repeating myself and no one listening. I was also tired of the whole morning crying spell by our lovely 2 year old (see one of my previous post for the song and dance of the morning). It took about a month but now, if James or Sophia want something done a certain way, they are sure to tell me before it is too late. For instance, if they want to pour the milk, they better tell me before I do it. If they want the green cup today, they better tell me before I get out a different cup. Once I do it, it is done. Life has gotten better as a result. Praise God!

In other news, we had thought that James was colorblind. I was almost convinced that he was. He definitely knows blue, black, pink, and purple. He always confuses red and green. However, I had James match M&M's into color piles. I was told that if he was colorblind he would have a hard time doing this. Well, James did it perfectly and quickly. Guess his matching skills are good and he is apparently not colorblind. Now, if he would just get his colors!