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You guys, it's Friday! Unlike last week, this week flew by so fast it's almost like it didn't even happen. Ok, I'm thinking, I'm thinking... yep, I'm really going to have to think about this one.almost like it didn't even happen. Ok, I'm thinking, I'm thinking... yep, I'm really going to have to think about this one. Ah yes, Octavian and I had a little pool playdate mid-week. Our gym has a really great outdoor pool/splash pad area for kids, so it's become our new favorite play date spot. At least until Octavian started tackling kids in the wade-in pool nearly drowning them. Of course I'm standing right by him, so I can save the poor kid under him (or stop him before it happens), but, it's still mortifying. I mean, I have THAT kid. And, of course, Octavian thinks it's just hilarious (he has no idea that what he is doing is VERY bad) and loves to see me charge after him to stop.  In case you are wondering, time-outs do not work on my kid. Neither does yelling or taking away a favorite toy. So we left. Thank goodness most of the other pool goers are Moms and understood what it's like to have a toddler. Ok, so this particular play date did not fly by, but the work and extra discipline is usually worth the energy because it usually means bedtime will be easier (and now he knows not to tackle other kids in the pool). The rest of the week, however, was just like most other weeks- more play dates, grocery shopping (although I did manage to skip Target this week! my wallet is thanking me big time), cooking, pictures, gym, and lots of reading to my favorite little person. Because Octavian in currently in the process of getting his 2-year bottom molars, he has been less than thrilled with life. My solution was to keep us as busy as possible. I have also been battling with a lot of Mommy guilt lately, but i'll save that post for a different day. If you're a mom out there reading this,