Latley, I've been wrestling a lot on how to deal with an aggression issue that Evelyn is having. When she gets excited or frustrated she usually reacts in an aggressive way towards Christian or friends. I was hoping that this would be a phase she would grow out quickly but since it's lasted longer than I hoped I realized that I needed to start focusing on this issue. 

It's been on my mind and in my prayers a lot recently. I just haven't felt like our disciplining has done much good. She really does have such a tender heart and sweet nature, she just struggles with controlling her emotions.

So one night I was praying for guidance when I received the prompting to take her out on a "mommy, daughter date."

I was taken off guard because this really wasn't the answer I was seeking for but I followed it anyways and it has been such a blessing FOR ME!

You see, I embarrassingly have to admit that I think this was the first (?) official date that I've had with Evelyn. Bryan is really good about taking her out and maybe that's why I've slipped in making it a priority. 

I realized on the date that I'm such a better mom when I'm just with one child! :)..... I actually let her try on every sunglass and hat in the store (which would never happen if I was in Walmart managing three kids).....so, see I can be fun!
Evelyn is it the age where she has so much to say yet I'm usually so flustered trying to manage Christian or nurse Hudson that I don't really take the time to listen to all her thoughts. I also realized that I've depended on her a lot to occupy Christian, change Hudson's diaper or vacuum the floors that I have forgotten to HELP her out by giving her the one on one attention she needs.

Overall, I've realized that before I get too frustrated with these phases my kids go through, I need to reevaluate what I'm doing wrong and see how I can better meet their needs. 

Parenting, why does it have to be so complicated sometimes :)