I've continued to be calm with Gabriel today. He is LESS rebellious when I am not yelling back or putting him in time-out all the time. He also doesn't have anyone to argue with if I don't argue back. I just say the same order over and over and over and over again in the same exact tone until he finally does it. It's hard, but I am not giving up today.

I have let the baby cry more often in the past few weeks. I make sure all her needs are met, the put her down to sleep. If she doesn't cry herself to sleep within 15-20 minutes I go in there and check to make sure she's not wet or has an air bubble. I just thank God she is a fairly easy, happy baby.