I have decided to find as many tricks and tips for 2016 to help me with my 18 month old and 2 1/2 yr old to help things go smoothly (or as smooth as possible) in 2016. Having babies 12 months and 8 days apart has been an interesting but very rewarding challenge. I would not trade it for the world, but sometimes the challenges can become a big overwhelming at times.

One tip I have found out already this year, go to bed early on new years eve, wake up for the countdown then go back...