sometimes...

... I enjoy being alone.
Putting Lauren to bed, Mark heads out to watch basketball with his friends, and I am home.
I love this time.
I think it is because I grew up with 3 sisters and 1 brother and never had privacy growing up. (Which, I would not change, even though I might've when I was younger.)

Lauren is hitting her defiant stage. Well, not even defiancy, but my girl has her "opinions." Lauren has a strong opinion. She is strong-willed. I tend to think of this negatively, and correct her in a fast manner. Our sweet friend reminded me today that my opinionated little 16 month old will have a voice and not let people walk over her.. one day. One day will come so fast.

I need to post some pictures. I will. Eventually. Lauren has the mullet-baby shag going on. You know what I'm talking about... business in the front, party in the back. Ha! But, she is keeping barrettes in her hair now.