Still sick and the library trip

Sydney is getting sicker. We thought she was over her cold, but last night was the worst yet. She had a fever and was so pale. She went to bed early, but of course woke up a few hours later with a drenched pillow from a sweaty head. Luckily, the medicine brought down her fever at least. This morning, her fever is back. Needless to say, I'll be missing church again this week. We got to get these kiddos healthy!

Our trip to the library this week was an adventure to say the least. I took Sydney (along with Alexi) to the library for the first time. She was in awe and completely in love with the place. She sat on the little kiddy chairs forever and read books. She also played with the legos. It was all going great until I needed to change Alexi's diaper, so we needed to go to the bathroom. How dare I take Miss Sydney away from her joyful time playing with legos. She pitched the biggest tantrum of her life in the middle of the library!! Oh my... It was so embarrassing! We somehow made it into the bathroom and she continued to scream (of course it echoes in those places!) We left right after this. I managed to get her calm enough to check out the books, but then it all happened again in the parking lot as she needed to hold my hand across the street. She, of course, thought that was ridiculous and melted down there too. So, I picked her up and she flailed about like a crazy maniac (I can't believe I didn't drop her!). Well, at least we made it out of there with some books... that is a miracle in itself.

I only write all of this to say that toddlerhood is sometimes insane. It is very rewarding, but as all of you parents know... it is exhausting. Is it bad that I feel some relief from seeing another mom struggle with her kid's tantrum at the park? I guess it makes me feel less alone. Who knows. Keep strong all you parents out there... Our kids will appreciate our discipline some day. I know that I appreciate my parents for their consistency and discpline. Thanks Mom and Dad!

T.