We are in this together.

Sometimes when naps are bad and I can't get a thing done around the house (or take a minute to sit down), I feel like Hazel and I are working against each other. Like we are fighting or something. But today, I counted to 10 when I started to feel nutty, and held her tight, and told her "we are in this together" - we are on the same team, Hazel and I. I always wanna be on the same team as this kid - not working against her or being the taskmaster. We are in this together.

Have fun.

We went to Auntie Jamie and Cousin Maddie's yesterday, and did a Christmas photoshoot with the girls. Hazel was super giggly and fun! We totally had a bad nap morning, and she cried the entire way there. But once she was fed and happy, we took photos and broke her scheduled wake time...and had FUN. I can't forget in the routine of everything to have a good time. Let loose. Throw out the rules. Life is here and now, and it's not getting any easier or any less crazy...so we should just have some fun.