What a difference a year makes! This picture is from the kids' first birthday when they were still little babies! Ben wouldn't even feed himself, but why should he when there is always a woman around to do it for him? They will be two on Saturday and things have really changed. Now they can walk, talk, feed themselves table food, hug and kiss, and, of course, throw temper tantrums. But I've changed too, I think I have learned to go with flow a little better. Our schedule is flexible and we can adjust to whatever is going on around us now. I know some think I was too ridgid with their schedule and still am. But for the record, we were in pure survival mode. Sleep and as little crying as possible were our goals. If things weren't on schedule the only ones who had to pay were Jamie and me. And, I must say I think we've done pretty good so far! The kids sleep good (knock on wood) and are happy, well adjusted toddlers. Most importantly I am still sane!bbb