"Easy" is ALL boy... and then some! I love him to pieces and appreciate his craziness. But man he gets exhausting. Joel says I fight it to much. Usually I'm pretty good. I don't consider myself a girlie girl anyways. I love to stay active and play sports. So it could be worse. But I'm realizing as I chase this toddler around I do need to let go of control on some things. One issue we've been having this week is rain puddles! Oh my goodness! He has been giving me a nervous breakdown. The moment those garage doors open he runs to the nearest water or mud puddle and starts stomping! He's so fast. Before I can turn around he's there. He must know it drives me nuts cause he stares at me with the sneakiest grin and giggles! I try not to scream and lose it. Its always when we have to be somewhere. So then I have to bring him back into the house and change his soaking wet shoes, socks, and pants. So not fun. 
Well, I was complaing to the husband on the phone the other day how hard its been to keep "Easy" occupied during the rainy days and about the puddle problems (he knows, he's seen it... but he thinks it funny) and Joel told me that "Easy" is a little him and he knows how he feels. hmm? From a dad's perspective he said why fight it? Get the boy some rain boots and let him stomp in as many puddles as he wants! WOW. Why haven't I thought of that? Genius! So I ran out and bought the cutest firetruck rain boots right away (which he loves). The battle is over. I put the rain boots on and then let him out. Happy boy and dry socks makes a happy mommy! So there's a toddler tip (especially toddler boys) invest in some rain boots! Joel even said to find a rain poncho and put that on the boy and let him play in the rain and mud. Bring him home and throw him in the bath. He said "EC" would love it. I would of never thought to do that? To much mommy control and clean issues I guess. I'm working on it. Joel's such a good daddy and perfect for "Easy's" personality.
"Easy" is ALL boy... and then some! I love him to pieces and appreciate his craziness. But man he gets exhausting. Joel says I fight it to much. Usually I'm pretty good. I don't consider myself a girlie girl anyways. I love to stay active and play sports. So it could be worse. But I'm realizing as I chase this toddler around I do need to let go of control on some things. One issue we've been having this week is rain puddles! Oh my goodness! He has been giving me a nervous breakdown. The moment those garage doors open he runs to the nearest water or mud puddle and starts stomping! He's so fast. Before I can turn around he's there. He must know it drives me nuts cause he stares at me with the sneakiest grin and giggles! I try not to scream and lose it. Its always when we have to be somewhere. So then I have to bring him back into the house and change his soaking wet shoes, socks, and pants. So not fun. 
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One of these days I'll get him stompin' with me in some BIG mud pits. Such a thumper!
I'm so glad the rain boots are working for ya (those are really cute)! Sometimes Dada's know best! Whudda thunk? ;) I know how you feel about the control issue... mine isn't usually on that kind of stuff with Parker getting dirty (I'm usually trying to encourage him to explore and get dirty and do the "boy" stuff), but things like his naps and what he eats and what-not I can be a total FREAK! I'm trying to learn how to let it go, but it's been a long learning process!
Be sure to bring the poncho and the rain boots up to the "ranch". We'll cut EC loose in the horse paddock with all those puddles and let him run and stomp to his heart's content! I can hardly wait! Love the picture with the finger - he's tellin' you!
My DH has always been wonderful in helping me understand "the boy" things that I just don't "get" sometimes! Sounds like both you and "Easy" are enjoying his rain boots.
Your son is adorable, LOVE your header picture, so cute! Found you while blog-hopping, Happy Holidays!
What a little cutie!! I hear ya when it comes to the husband giving sound advice ... I don't know what I'd do without Josh! I know I'll cherish his wisdom even more when Caleb is older ... he will definitely understand Caleb better than I will!
We have this same issue! I have a picture of Hunter covered from head to toe while in his PJs in mud. Not only did he go jump in the puddle but he laid down in it!!!
I understand, I need to let go more with my wild little man as well. Good luck! Even us non girly girls are still girls.
Hope you and your family had a Merry Merry Christmas!
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