We will make it through this right?

Riley Arthur is as stubborn and strong-willed as they come (no Zahradnik jokes necessary). Last night was one of those nights where you just shake your head and wonder if we'll (meaning Ryan and I) will make it.

After returning home after a relaxing walk around the neighborhood, Riley decided he wasn't done walking. He started up the sidewalk past the nextdoor neighbors house ... and we kind of chuckled ... telling him to turn around. The chuckles stopped though as he kept going, crossed the street and started running even further once he saw dad was on his tail. After being put in his room for crossing the street and not listening to us when we told him to stop, he proceeded to open every drawer in his dresser ... and yes, you parents know what's going to happen next ... Ryan walked in just in time to catch the dresser from tipping over on him.

It's times like this I wonder if Ryan and I will make it though parenthood with any hair left to spare. When Riley was one, everyone told us "Just wait for the terrible two's". Once we got into the terrible two's, people told us, "Just wait until they turn three!" Just the other day I was told, "I thought the three's were bad, just wait until he turns four!" WHEN DOES THIS STOP? And please don't tell me never ... I need to keep my spirits up somehow even if it is with a false sense of security. :)

And then, just when you thought you were so upset with the little bugger, he wakes up from his sleep and is that innocent little boy who lets you rub his hair and give him "smooches" as he goes back to sleep.