My Toddler this week

This from a baby center bulletin that I receive telling me what I should be expecting out of a 13 month and 4 week old baby:

"Spirited and mild-mannered toddlers alike will experiment with ... how shall we say it? ... undesirable behavior. If your toddler indulges in fits of screaming, hitting, and biting, you can take some solace in knowing that her development is right on track. Discipline can be a challenge with kids this age, so try to build a little personal time into your schedule each week as a way to refuel your patience tank."

I have to apply make up each morning to cover up the scars all over my face left from scratching- on purpose. Not to mention the lovely dark brown pregnancy mask spots on my upper lip. I look like I have a mustache. Ugh. And I have red welts on my face and neck from biting episodes. Luckily my hair hasn't reached the postpartum fall out stage or there would be handfuls all over the floor.

It's just one of those days.

But she's down for a nap and I'm going to take a moment to breathe. Cause the air here is spectacular, as is the view. And we're probably headed to the beach this afternoon if Dave can finish up his Greek homework. And he has Monday off. And I'm in the mood to practice being thankful. God sure has been good to us.