Half Full? Or Half Empty?

Well folks, we are 1 month away from having a 4 year old, and a little over 2 months from having a 2 year old.
Now that we're approaching those milestones, the day-to-day care seems to be a bit simpler. And maybe that allows a little more time for some writing.
I'll still keep you informed on how the miniature Hager boys are coming along, but I expect I'm also going to spend some time veering off course, and exploring some other topics.

First - On Topic:
Fenn has started pre-school. Hard to believe he's old enough to do that. It's crazy how much he looks like a little boy with his hair all fancied up and his backpack on. He really likes going to school and interacting with the other kids. He needs the interaction and the practice at following instructions.
Fenn continues to amaze with his mind. He can add. He can subract. He can read just about anything you put in front of him. All of that money spend on fresh produce has really paid off!

Lincoln is becoming a bit more of a 'traditional' little guy. He likes buses and airplanes. He likes to break stuff. He prefers defiance over obedience. You know, all the stuff expected of little boys. Although, his big brother had definitely worn off on him as well. Lincoln can count to ten (and 10 to 1 I'm afraid). And he can identify most of his letters.
He's also starting to string together some sentences. And I think he's realized that's he's nearing 2 - because he's becoming very strong willed. Everything he comes in contact with.....or sees.....or essentially anything on this earth....Is HIS. And that's that.
But, Lincoln is also an incredibly cute, sweet little guy. Hard to resist that face when he wants a snack when he's already had one, or wants to do something you don't want to do.....or wants a new car.....

Now - Off Topic:

I heard a discussion today on a sports radio (related to my playoff bound Royals!!!) regarding half full vs half empty. One guy said he was half full.....the positive type. The other was half empty....more of a negative outlook.

I realized something during that discussion. I'm neither half full or half empty. I mean....as far as I'm concerned, both of those guys have the exact same amount of water (or whatever their beverage of choice is) in their cup. Label how you'd like - but half full and half empty are the same thing. I suppose you can claim to be positive and say it's half full. Or be the negative type and say your stuff is halfway gone. But at the end of the day - realistically - is there a difference? Does that perception alter the reality?

If you still owe have your car loan, have you already paid for half.....or have you ONLY paid for half? If it's July 1 - is half of the year already gone? Or do you still have a full half of the year left? If Lincoln poops 4 times in 3 hours - does that really stink (so to speak), or is it good because he's probably done for 24 hours?

Now, of course, there is nothing wrong with being positive - as long as you aren't so overly positive that you set yourself up to be disappointed when reality knocks on your door. And I'm not sure there is anything wrong with being negative - because sometimes those folks are actually leaning a little close to reality (plus for them good stuff that happens is a bonus!).

As for me, I'm going to choose to keep standing on the line of realism. Steady as she goes people.