Transition week

This week has come with quite a few meltdowns, tears, and missed naps.  It can be challenging for adults to get back into their usual routine after a two-week holiday break, so imagine how tough the transition is for a toddler who needs some level of predictability to feel secure.  Sure, I'm still here, but Daddy has gone back to work and we've resumed some of our activities that had been on break.  This weekend, we're hoping to reset ourselves and start anew on Monday.  I'm really hoping for a more peaceful week.  I may need to cancel all non-essential appointments and just let the kids take the lead. 

For his part, Henry has continued to make to new discoveries-- seemingly on a daily basis.  Just the other day, he stood at the train table with Evelyn and slobbered on the train and then banged it around a bit-- that isn't new.  Then, Henry looked up at me and put the train onto the wooden track.  He was mimicking Evelyn.  Obviously, this is a sign of brilliance.  It was very cute.  See for yourself.