7.9.08

Today I got together with my mom's group. It's so nice to be around other moms that feel or think exactly like you do. It's also nice to be around people that understand you and know just where you're coming from. We all have boys that are "boys boys" and are a bit on the wild side and it's nice to just let them work things out by themselves. Kids need that sometimes. If you always step in for your child, it's not doing them any justice later in life. And so far, it's worked out really well for everyone involved.

On a completely separate subject - it is so hot here that it's hard to even do anything outside. And my kids love to be outside - both of them. They are just happier when they're outdoors. That's hard at all times with a 3 year old and a 6 month old. I can't wait until they're a little older, and we can do more family trips and things along those lines. Josh is getting a lot better now when we go out a do stuff, now that he's getting older. So it will be nice when Maddie gets to be his age.