Pee in the Potty

We are not officially potty training yet. However, we have the challenge of training two boys at once, so we are trying to consider what is the best approach for each. We think Nathan will be easier because he does well with structure and routine. Andrew however seems to have a difficult time in this kind of situation. So we decided to buy two potties to have them practice sitting on before we begin the training process.

The idea: Sit on the potty after bath time each night.

The Goal: Hopefully avoid or lessen the "I won't sit on the potty" fits when we actually start potty training.

Night 1: Talked the boys about sitting on the potty and successfully had two bare butts on each potty for at least 2 seconds. We considered that a success.

Night 2: (Babci was watching the boys so I am going to do my best retelling her story)
Both boys sat on the potty. All of a sudden Andrew got wide eyed and looked down into the potty. He had peed in the potty. Nathan completely shocked joins Andrew in jumping off his potty and both boys stared down into Andrews bowl. Babci poured on the praise and Andrew started to praise himself and clapped his hands saying "yeah". Then he started to reach down into the pot and touch his success, but Babci stopped him before he reached gold. Nathan who has always been the first one to do everything plops his bottom back on his potty with a face of full determination. If it was at all possible to will yourself to pee, Nathan would have done it. My two little naked boys sat with their bottoms glued to their potties and refused to move. Finally, Babci offered them a snack and the boys agreed to leave their posts. Although, if she had not closed the bathroom door they would have returned to their potty's with pretzels in hand. Andrew was so excited to tell mommy and daddy that Babci did not flush his golden success down the toilet. The first think I did this morning before getting the boys out of their beds was to put a little water in Andrews potty, since is had dried up over night. Then Andrew got to show mommy and flush it down the big toilet.
So our second night on the potty proved to be a complete fluke of success. We know that this will not transfer over to real potty training , but I am glad that Andrew was able to accomplish something first for a change. It is good for both Boys to be on the other side of things.

Children's Museum

Easter picture are coming soon. So in the mean time I will give you some shots of our first trip to the Children's Museum.

The boys favorite room was the kitchen.

Andrew is putting his pizza in the brick oven. "All Done. HOT HOT!!"

The noodle forest was also fun. They hung tons of pool noodles from the ceiling for the kids to get lost in. Mom stayed with Kayla and I tried to keep up with them, which obviously did not happen since I was outnumbered. I thought for sure one of them was going to realize that they were all alone and get scared when they couldn't find me. They both did great and always made it back to see Nana with a huge smile.


There was a 3 and under room which was nice because it was not as crowded and didn't require as much supervision. The boys loved standing on this. It would blow big bursts of air at them.

Blurry but to cute not to post. Nathan was jumping on it to try and get the air to blow.


Nana and her little girl.

No, his book is not upside down. He is learning to count backwards.

It was a ton of fun. I can't wait to go back and try some of the new exibits they are opening up this year. Next time we will drag Daddy along.

what you have missed

So here is a mix of pictures on what has been going on the last few weeks.

Kayla got to meet Great Grandma Collins for the first time. .

Kayla relaxing with Great Grandma.

Getting a picture with all three kids is IMPOSSIBLE!!! I even tried to bribe them with candy.

This is the best we could do.


Getting loved on.

We were sad Great Grandma had to leave but excited when Uncle Trav came to see us.

And again you see us trying to get a group shot.



The boys love helping (or more often then not, not helping ) me giving Kayla a bath.


Poor Girl. She has years of this kind of stuff to look forward to.

This is the part they really enjoy, playing in the sink and flooding my kitchen. =)

Dozens and Dozens of Fun

There are so many things that I remember doing when I was little that I can't wait to do with my kids. Growing up my brother and I did a lot of baking with my mom and grandma. My mom made up this little game where we would taste everything that we put into the batter; flower, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, butter, etc. A few weeks ago I helped the boys make their first batch of cookies. They loved it. I measure the ingredients and they took turns pouring it into the bowl and mixing it. Some day when they are a little older they will get to try all the ingredients.

I was not able to take picture the first time we made cookies, but Nana took some pictures of their second batch.

2 months old

10 lb 4 oz of precious

Today you are a beautiful two months old. You may not be rolling over, talking, sitting up, dancing, or reading yet but each day you are growing and changing. You are becoming more interactive and your personality is starting to show. You love sitting with daddy and smiling at all his facial expressions. You follow us with your eyes and you love to talk when we are around. If I leave you alone for too long you start to cry for us to come back or you get lonely and just fall asleep on me. So far you are still a soft gentle little girl, but I know you are going to toughen so you can stand up to your two brothers. You have already been tripped over and had toys dropped on you. So far you are not so tough, and you definitely tell us how hurt you are. I try and protect you but I know this is only the beginning. You have such a sweet personality; you are quiet and make the cutest little girly noises. I lay you on your back on the floor or sit you in my lap and just watch you wiggle and listen to you squeak. You are still an easy baby and only cry when you are hurt, having clothes pulled over your head, want to be held, or need to burp. You are sleeping well at night, and spent your first night alone in your own room at two months. I missed you tons and plan on having you sleep some nights with us and some alone in your room. I am not quite ready to have to grow up just yet. You do like your pacifier, but we are still working with you to take it more often. Your eyes are a beautiful blue. They have lightened up since you were born, and we are curious to see what color they end up being. I love taking you with me everywhere I go and showing you off. Everyone says you are so perfect; you look like a little doll. To me you are perfectly precious. March 18, 2010

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For All of Kayla's Fans...

This is a post for you.

Kayla is mastering the head hold. She is starting to push off with her legs. She loves her Paci, but she also is searching for her thumb. She is making more noises every week, and I love listening to her talk to us. Kayla definitely knows when we leave her alone, she will either fall asleep or start fussing till we give her attention. Here are some photos of her at 6 weeks.

Wiggling and talking



Peaceful

Looking for her thumb.

Determined to find it.

Falling asleep on Daddy, after a LONG day.