January blues

To be honest, I really don't have January blues although it seems every January I do get seasonal "blues". This January has had temps in the upper 50's and although we finally had a good snow yesterday, it's a sunny 30 degrees. The only thing getting me down today is this house. And yet here I sit and write. I do have a sleeping babe in the Ergo so I'm limited to what I can do right now anyway.

Hard to believe but Silas is almost 9. I know the next 9 years with him home will fly by. He's finally showing some responsibility in certain areas while still acting like a little punk in others (mostly when it comes to his sister). He's great with Briar, I just wish he'd treat Stella as nicely. He's gotten a few calls home from school to brag about good behavior, which still seems to catch Jake and I off guard. ;) I'm so thankful he's well behaved at school.

Stella starts tumbling this week and can't hardly stand the wait of going to her first class. She's been waiting all year to do something just for her and I think she'll be great. I've seen a shift in her since Briar came along. Most of it is probably age but she's shuts me out more, would prefer to wear an old t-shirt and black leggings instead of cute girly clothes (say WHAT?) and has million emotions throughout the day. Tears happen at the drop of a hat and some days are down right challenging. She has an amazing heart though and is quick to apologize for bad behavior...I just miss the girl that was sweet 99% of the time.

Briar is almost 5 months. I cannot believe it. She has started protesting Mommy walking away from her when put down and has started putting everything in her mouth. She's very much into being held and has really started taking an interest in her toys. Briar quickly rolls from back to tummy but again prefers to be up where the action is. She LOVES watching Silas and Stella do anything and thinks everything they do is worth a smile.

I suppose that's all for now. I had some profound thoughts but of course once I find time to sit down and write, I can't remember what they were. Haha!