Nesting

I think I am totally nesting because I am stressing about things I would usually let go. I feel the need to get everything in order, especially my kids. Mike and I set some goals for the kids and us so when the baby comes we will have less to fight with them over. 1st- we struggle big time with dinner and getting Abby to try anything, Michael has food allergies so I end up making three things for dinner and I know I can not do this once the baby comes. So day 1 we set the limit with Abby and she cried at the table for an hour but then she totally ate dinner and last night there were no tears at all- I can't believe how happy that can make a mom! 2nd- I depend on the TV too much and I hate that my kids are turning into couch potatoes so we cut that way down even though they are watching right now as I do this blog. 3rd- I wanted to get rid of Michael's binkie so he won't try and steal or be sad with the babie's binkie. I was so scared for this one because I need sleep and to think of loosing that brought major anxiety, but last night I got brave and tried it and he did great, no problems- we will see if he keeps this up. 4th- this one is way over the top and I am starting to think unrealistic, but I would love to get Michael potty trained before the baby. He isn't two yet so I think it is jumping the gun and I got over it quickly when he had his first accident and was stopping around in it like a puddle of water. Overall to get 3 out of 4 is pretty good and I am very pleased. Its funny how you can stress about things like this but if you just buckle down and try it may be easier than you think! I also need to learn that you can win some but you also have to loose some with your kids. With some of these things out of the way and my closet cleaned out I think I am ready- too bad I have 7 weeks left. I wonder what crazy ideas I will come up with in that time.