Being Optimistic

I think S's cycle is broken. She pulled out her worst behaviors and for now we have to have new rules about her supervision. But this morning her demeanor was different and she appears to have decided to be happy again. I'm okay with her throwing a fit here and there like a normal 4 year old. Those are easy to deal with .

DH came in to tell me this morning. I was just waking up. He said, "It has broken."

My first thought was, "You have got to be kidding me. Something else broke?"

Then S came in and it was easy to see.

I am breathing so much easier. I didn't realize that I had been taking shorter breaths for the last few weeks (included D's time). It feels great to take slower and relaxed breaths. I'll have to add that to what I do intentionally when stressed because it feels great.

Yesterday C did a funny thing. We went to DH's parents house for a BBQ and our assignment was some ice. C thought he said mice. When we told her it was ice she started saying, "I like mice in my drink." (giggle giggle) "Mommy likes mice in her drinks." (giggle giggle). "You don't like some ice. You like some mice."

It was funny how she was using the words.

Another funny thing happened. M had her friend K over to play. I asked them what they played and M said they read. What a party!