We enjoyed having Dad and Uncle around for the holidays but the extra days off are over. Time to get back to work and routine. It took a number on Abby's night time routine. We have had some tearful nights trying to get to sleep. Abby also hit 1 1/2 years old. She has grown so much.

She is learning about time outs and I am learning how to deal with 2 strong willed people in the house. I definitely think there is something to be said for nature and not nuture. Abby is getting better at holding my hand which I find to be a good thing for me. She is also trying stairs without crawling and getting pretty good at it. She gets very determined to figure things out and gets upset when you try to help her. So I've learn to ask if she wants help first.