Happy Month of May

Just a quick note here. Libby is not willing to take her nap and is being very vocal in the background. We had a very nice morning with Tenzing and Heather. We went to the campus of St. Kate's and fed the ducks at the pond. It was a lot of fun. They baby ducks should be here soon, so we will have to go back and do it again.

Still dealing with a few behavioral issues with Libby-mostly hitting. She hit Tenzing twice today when we were out. She did apologize both times, but it is really bothering me that it is how she is resolving things, no matter how many times we tell her to "use her words" (I used to hate when parents said that, but now get it). She is also very openly defiant when told to put something down or give something back. This is relatively new, but much more pronounced this past week.

On the plus side, she is doing super well and it almost completely potty trained, her sense of humor continues to amaze and amuse us, and she is becoming a climbing toddler. We are probably still a bit overprotective, but she is doing great at the park on the equipment. Last year, even by the end of summer, I could barely get Libby to put her feet in sand. Now, with no encouragement, she does it as if she always has been doing it. She loves being barefoot-who would have thought?

In me news, I got to go out with college friends on Saturday night. Our friend Steph lives in Mound, and the big Catholic church there was having a fundraiser with the Honeydogs and Soul Asylum playing. Had fun at Steph's house first and then just a great time at the concert. It was a nice evening and the church is located on a small lake. The tent was nice and roomy and both bands were a lot of fun. Dave Pirner can still swivel those hips after all these years! :) It was very nice to catch up with old friends. Of course I did not bring my camera, so there are no pics, darn it.

It is supposed to be a rainy week. We are going to meet Brenda and kids, Annie and Nick, at the MN Children's Museum tomorrow. We have been there a lot lately, but Libby loves it and we have not seen this crew in too long a time.

That's about it for now.