wish upon a star....

This week we have been faced with strep, tantrums(notice the "S"),fevers,and demands that are beyond our control. Toddlers are so hard! When you first get married kids sound like such a fabulous idea. Not that I don't love mine dearly, because I do! My point is, do we really know what we are getting in to? There should be a child loaner program. You should have to take each age(birth-18) of child for a day. Then be certified to begin the process of thinking your ready to have a child. I would like to sign my children up for the loaner program, do I have any takers???? Just kidding! Wal-mart is definitely tricky with 2 kids. Matter of fact most things are.  Jack is way to independent, and Wil is in his "heck with you mood!" Always a fun life in the Tanksley house.  Curt does pretty well with Jacks demands until they get way out of control...then he brings in the reigns. That's the military in my husband.  I have "some" patience now since I am a mom. I use to have tons more....ya know BC(before children) It's a holiday weekend, and rather than having a blast, I'm counting the days till schools back in. Wil's been home with strep since mid-week, We as parents need a break, and they as kids appreciate that. I know they do, because at night I run a tape in their room that says" you love time away from mom and dad" over and over. I'm hoping they are learning through osmosis!