So not a great day...

The day started off rough.  Carter came down with Hand Foot and Mouth, and woke up at 2 am SCREAMING with a huge temp of 103.7.  All I can say was at least it was not his birthday...right?  :)

However, Pierce woke up this morning begging to go find birds and go hiking.  So I did what any mom would do:  I gave Carter Advil and took them both to Sessions Woods in Burlington, CT.  I had never been there before, but everyone raved about it.  They all said it was such an easy place to hike, and there was tons of wildlife.  About 1/3 of the way down the trail, Pierce decided he wanted the stroller so he could sit and take pictures.  Oh silly boy of mine.  So we hiked back to the car, grabbed the stroller, and started the walk over. Carter was snuggled in my backpack the whole time, as happy as a bug.

Pierce and I did not find too much wildlife in regards to animals.  We hunted high and low for bunnies and woodpeckers, and he was very disappointed that we could not find them.  However, we did find blue birds, butterflies, and plenty of grass hoppers.  It was just one of those days.

And then the good part of our day ended.  Pierce fell asleep in the stroller holding on to the camera.  He did not even stir when I put him in the car.  And once he woke up at home, it was like the devil horns were full throttle.  Despite my attempts this morning to make the day fun for him, he did not appreciate the attention that Carter has been receiving from being sick and from his birthday.  And he pulled baby onto the tile floor, then pushed his crib across the room away from his bed.

Carter in the meantime, despite being drugged up, is so not a happy camper and has spent his day crying.  I cannot really blame the kid.  He has a ton of blisters all over his arms and legs, and they have to hurt.

Currently Dan is holding Carter to give me a break, and I made Pierce go to bed early tonight.  He has been staying up until 10 pm and getting up at 7 am.  That is not enough sleep, and it is about time he gets back on a schedule.  I am determined to NOT have another day like today.  I hate yelling at my children, and I know I did a few times today.  I also know it is not entirely Pierce's fault.  He is a two year old that has a very strong opinion on how things should be.  I know we will all survive.  After all, I am here, obviously pass the age of two, so there is no reason why Pierce will not be.  I just need to keep reminding myself it is a phase.  Just a phase.  And in a year we get to do this all over again.  :/

Time for a glass of wine or two...Good night!