Dani
Swim Class
I’ve recently enrolled the kids in swim class. My five year old was ok with it, not excited but fine with going. She likes the water but doesn’t like getting her face wet. My son was excited but as soon as he got there he didn’t want to get in. He usually loves the water but he also isn’t a fan of going under it. We just did our 2nd class yesterday and my son is being brave and showing improvement already but my daughter is still not going under… I started swim class before I could walk and was on the swim team in high school, which leaves me wondering if I’ve waited to long to get them going in it. I have no idea how my mom managed to get all four of us kids to all of our practices and classes but she did so I vow to try too…
A Very Merry Christmas…
I had my first holiday as a divorced mom. I must say it was great. Usually I would hear the griping and complaining about how he hated going to my family events and then the re-hashing right afterwards about all that was wrong 
with my family and relatives. This year it’s been just me and the kids and the kids have fun and I do too. It’s exciting to experience it all again without the negativity. I’m loving every minute. Christmas is in a few days and I can’t wait to enjoy every second. Honestly this year I think it’s great if people think enough to buy me presents but the biggest present of all will be getting to enjoy my family and friends stress-free. I’m taking some time off work just to enjoy the kids on their winter break this year which sounds blissfully simple. I hope every mom out there gets some time to just sit back and enjoy this great holiday season! Best Wishes!
Guilt laid on thick….
So now my son has decided that he absolutely does not want to go to his new daycare provider. New as in about 3 weeks old. He’s been slightly resistant the entire time but now he’s down-right positive that he doesn’t want to go. He starts telling me the night before at this point. Right before bed he’ll ask what we’re doing the next day. He wants a detailed plan including meals. (he’ll be 3 tomorrow) So as soon as I mention her name he starts in and tells me that he doesn’t love her and no he doesn’t want to go there. Then he lists all the places he’d rather go or people he’d rather stay with instead. Then in the morning he begins crying before we leave the house. I feel so guilty leaving him. I don’t think anythings wrong with her at all, she’s very nice. I think she’s a bit stricter than me but that’s not a big deal. For whatever reason they just haven’t clicked. I knew the first week that the location was very difficult for me so I’ve given her notice and we won’t be going there anymore but this last week will be torture and tears and loads and loads of guilt…
No is a bad word…
According to my 2- year old, no is a bad word. His latest insight came to him one day in the car. He’s now quite positive that ‘no’ is one of the worst words there are. He doesn’t want anyone to say ‘no’ to him ever again. 
However, no matter how many times I point it out, he has no problem throwing no into everyday conversations constantly. The logic of a 2-3 year old is lost to me but he is telling everyone that will listen that mommy never says no to him and they shouldn’t either because it’s a very bad word. By the way, yes, is a wonderful word and he’d like us all to use it a lot more…
More exciting: Thanksgiving or Black Friday?
In my family the kids are defiantly more excited about Thanksgiving so that they can see their cousins and go to Grandma’s house. I’m torn. I love Thanksgiving and seeing the family. I’m also thankful for Black Friday though. I 
hate going out to the big stores like Target or Best Buy because they are crazy and the stuff I want is always gone, since they only seem to carry 2 of each item. But love going to places like Carson’s or Gap Outlet and getting great deals and getting most of my Christmas Shopping done in one day. So whichever you love, it’s a fun holiday, Enjoy!
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