What is that thing?

My kids look like they've never seen a camera in these pictures! But, as always, Emily is so talented!

Potty Training Tips

Tip# 134: Don't make beet puree on the day you are potty training.
Tip # 135: Beet juice stains. Everything.

Day #2

Well, Day 2 is over and at least he slept during nap time and his diaper was actually ALMOST DRY when he woke up! I am incredibly fortunate so far. JG seems to understand already all the appropriate sensations and has been very very easy to train. He has always had a sweet, teachable spirit, so that helps. Don't worry, I'm still planning on set backs. Oh, and I did run out last evening to stock up on the 'big boy pants' (one day of commando was enough) and tonight I'll be running out for the requested fire truck stickers. Gotta keep the big boy excited about the whole thing.

NEW decorator ME

I am such a liar. I am NOT a decorator. So, I commissioned my sister to find fabric for my dining room seat covers, drapes, table cloth. And THIS is what she came up with and is currently in the care of the USPS coming to my house! Any bets on how long it takes me to get them made, put up, etc?

Potty Training

Well, if you must potty train your child. It may help to have underpants before beginning. But, if you fly by the seat of your potties like me, it is POSSIBLE to start the process without any training 'gear' other than the potty seat. I did plan for that one. Day 1 Successes: Pooped on the potty, peed on the potty! Hurray hurray! Day 1 Drawbacks: Pooped in his pants. Peed in his pants. Won't nap because he keeps wanting to go on the potty. (?!) Hmmmm. Your thoughts and advice are welcome.

On the Header

I'm surprised no one commented yet on how my header picture is a little too perfect. We are just the happy, got it all together family of four! The only thing missing is the golden retriever (who we have, but leave home for obvious reasons.)

Ice Cream

I was changing JG's diaper today and he says, "Mommy, I wan some ice cream". I think to myself, 'how could he possibly be thinking about ice cream first thing in the morning?', I say, "no". and brace for the onslaught of whining. But, he says, "mommy, I wan dat ice cream, there". And points to the diaper cream. which is white and creamy, incidentally. me: "Oh. In that case, sure."

Oh!

Driving down our street yesterday on the way to dinner, JG from the back seat,
"OH!!! Mom, the moon waked up!"