Little Miss Independent!

Since my last post, it seems like things have changed a lot. I think it's because Lynsey was sick last week, and as she's recovering, she seems to be asserting more independence for some reason. She had a lingering flu which made her very tired and not at all hungry, so now that she is over the bug, she wants to eat constantly and isn't so crazy about sleep anymore! It would seem that my days of feeding her are also coming to an end quite abruptly, which is sad for me. It is just way too convenient (and non-messy) to be able to simply feed her off my plate, but that is not happening at all anymore. She wants her own utensils and bowl and that is that. She also had what I would consider her first real temper tantrum this morning. She was in her high chair eating her toast, when her thumb got stuck in the cheese whiz on one of the pieces. Not a catastrophe I wouldn't have thought, but she thought otherwise. She started freaking out and refusing to eat and I did not know what to do with her. She has freaked out before, but it's always been related to going to sleep - not just in the middle of mealtime! So I've always known what to do with her - put her in her crib and let her shriek herself to sleep. However, first thing in the morning, I was caught a bit off guard. I went back to bed and tried to just hold her until she calmed down, which she did eventually, it just took a long time. I really hope this is a one off - she is normally so even-tempered! We'll see - she might still just be recovering from being so sick, who knows.

We are loving the beautiful weather these days and have been taking full advantage! We go outside two or three times a day and it is such a welcome break for Lynsey (and myself!). I can't tell you how glad I am that Spring is finally here - not a moment too soon, if you ask me.

There's not too many pictures this time - I didn't take a lot of pictures while she was sick. Brian and I are celebrating our 5 year anniversary on Friday! I can't believe it's been 5 years already! So far, I have to say, marriage has been relatively easy:). I really have been blessed by an awesome little family!