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I've noticed a huge shift in personalities here the last couple of months.Siobhan and I have been able to talk a little more without all the disdain and have had a lot of fun together. She's still not a help around the house by any means but I'm hoping she will work on that. Oscar on the other hand is entering an awkward time. He has a snappy comeback to EVERY comment. I am not prepared for Oscar to enter the pre teen world of hormones and anger. He has always been my baby and this is going to be difficult for me. Hans has accepted that he will be going to Kindergarten and is now eager to cut the strings and become his own person. This will probably ruin me, I cannot have both boys ready to abandon their Mama. Olive has been the most surprising though. She has really mellowed a lot. To the point where she has become shy in some situations. This I was not prepared for. I am kind of torn on this, I loved how bold she was, she was so sure of herself and I do not want her to lose that confidence. On the other hand, she has wanted to spend a whole lot more time with me. Although, her Dad is still the guy, even when she is on the fridge. He allows her special privileges, such as painting his toes while he gets a haircut. When you use Mr. Sketch you get the added bonus of smelling nice as well.
So, I am anxious to see how this plays out. Maybe she was just a "terrible two" and has put those ways behind her. While I am happy to see her be a happy little girl, I hope that she will retain some of that feistiness that makes her Olive. It is fun to watch these kids develop and become their own persons. You just never know what they will do next, what sort of interests will develop, or habits. I am glad that she has taken to wearing clothing, a change that did not go unnoticed at Easter.

You can't keep it all covered though.