{wes is in the cooper color block jon jon by tbbc}

Despite these pretty pictures and a pretty perfect afternoon at the beach yesterday, life has been a little wonky lately.  Wes is at an age that is Hard.  Wes is 100% head strong, incredibly smart, and always knows what he wants but can’t fully communicate it yet so sometimes he is beyond frustrated.  I end some days feeling like I’m failing him as a mother.  I struggle with what I’m doing wrong.  It helped me the other day when I read Tucks baby book and basically it said the same thing.  The mom in me has a way of only remembering the good about ages.  I also say how cute he is a hundred times a day!!   He really is so funny and cheeky too!  I stopped nursing about two months ago, and I miss that way to console him when he’s upset.  Part of me really wishes I was still nursing.  It was also our way of cuddling, since he’s not much for touch.   His love language seems to be quality time, and I am focusing on giving that to him this year.  Wednesdays are entirely devoted to just him, since Tuck is at school/then with grandma and gymnastics.  We do story time and play group.  Friday mornings we have music class together, just us.  He lights up with all that one on one time, and I love seeing his personality shine.  Anyway, all this to say that I may need all the strong willed child advice y’all have!  Or maybe it’s just a phase.  It’s almost always a phase it seems.   I remember hearing “what drives you crazy today, is endearing tomorrow”.  that is true, I know!   Anyway, sorry if this post is boring but it’s definitely a struggle for me lately.  And I really would love to hear your best advice for this age!!   I so love my strong willed cotton head, and I know it’ll be for the best later in life, but until then keep the prayers coming (;