Potty Training

Potty training has been a real struggle for us. We have been trying with Aleesia for almost a year now. Trying with Pull-Ups and diapers and panties. Nothing worked. She was with my mother for a few days and got rewarded every time she used the potty. That really seemed to work for my mother. We tried the same thing when she got home, and it didn't work so well for us. The other day it all seemed to click...She finally said, "Mommy, I have to go potty!" I was so shocked I didn't know what to do at first. So this is day three where we haven't had any accidents. She is still wearing a diaper at night, but during the day...it's to the potty we go. I'm so proud of her and a little proud of myself for getting through this and having the patience. I was about to just give up and say...she is going to be in diapers until Savannah gets out of them. I think that was half of the problem. Seeing the other kids in diapers, she still wanted to be mommy and daddy's baby. But when she started to get treated like a baby wearing diapers, I think that her attitude changed. So way to go Aleesia. Love ya babe!!

My How Times Have Changed!

I remember there was a time when I couldn't go to bed before the 11:00 o'clock news. Now, I am barely making it through the shows I want to see that come on at nine. It's crazy. I remember on a Friday night, I couldn't wait to see who was doing what and where. Now, I check the paper for story hours and children's activities. There was a time when I was adamant about not having children. Now, I've had three in the past three years. What have I gotten myself into. I love my children and I wouldn't trade them for the world. Now I treasure my little outings that give me just a few minutes away from the house. Going to the grocery store or to the doctors office, that is my "ME" time now. Coming home and relaxing in front of the TV used to be my thing in the evening... now I can't wait to get the TV off and stop hearing, " I want to watch something." I will cherish every moment and enjoy it to its fullest...that is all I can do now. Enjoy the short times I do have to myself, because when they are all gone, then what???