Getting Closer!

Spencer is taking himself to the potty now. The only trouble we are still having is the poop. He hasn't quite figured out that it needs to go in the potty too. Let's hope he gets the hang of it soon.

Day 3- Frustration

I'm not really experiencing frustration with Spencer's potty training but I think Spencer is. The poor guy really feels a need to perform--even when he doesn't have to go. I have started waiting longer between reminders to relieve some of this stress. Anyway, he told me yesterday that he "HATES POTTY TRAINING!" Poor kid! He had a great day yesterday despite his frustration.

Day 2-Can I quit now?

I just finished washing FIVE, yes five, pair of soiled underpants! I don't know why I thought today might be easier than yesterday--probably just to convince myself to keep going. We did have some success, however. Spencer finally knows how to pee on demand! So I don't have to sit by the toilet for longer than about 5 minutes. So, I will pat myself on the back and call it a good day. Tomorrow will be easier right?

Potty Training Day 1

Oh boy! Here we go. I'm starting now so Spencer will be out of diapers by the time this new baby arrives. We started today and I am pretty happy with the results. We had 1/2 accident, 5 pees, and 1/2 poo. I just hope he starts recognizing the feeling soon. I had that boy on the potty every 20 minutes today and I am exhausted!

Ahhhh Peaceful Heaven!

I am truly at peace at this moment. After spending the last few weeks visiting family, I am finally in the comfort of my own home. Avery had the opportunity to go to Bible School with her cousin this week so I am down to two kids left at home. Right now they are being absolutely magical (this is very rare!). Sarah is keeping Spencer super busy upstairs playing school or tea party or "family". I have the freedom to browse the internet and get some of my work done in peace and quiet. Don't you just love moments like this?

Locks of Love

Every since Avery cut her hair a while back, we have been letting it grow. Well, it grew and grew and grew. Every day I would brush and brush and brush her hair and listen to the screams from all the tangles. She was looking a bit like this...

Now, we had purpose in growing her hair so ridiculously long. We had every intention to donate the hair. So, finally, we had enough hair. Look at this monstrosity!!!

So we got her hair cut yesterday and she seemed to be fine with it. This morning she woke up crying. I had to sit her down and show her all the little girls she would be helping with her hair. I also had to promise her I would pick her up from school early and we would celebrate with some ice cream. She felt much better.

# 4

We are very excited to announce that we are expecting another baby in October. The actual due date is October 14th. I tend to come a little early but I am hoping I will not deliver on Spencer's birthday. So we went for our ultrasound last night and the little baby was sound asleep. Finally, we got some movement and the sonographer quickly snapped a picture and said....




When we got home and got the kids to bed Mark and I were talking and he says that he thinks the sonographer could be wrong. So now the seed of doubt has been planted and I'll prepare for a girl but have a backup plan for a boy.