1) We are taking the slow path for potty training Archer. We are actually ahead of schedule compared to Christian in that we are starting before he turns three. We have tried a few methods so far and they are usually things that Archer initiates and we just follow along. One is to let Christian do the potty training. He helps Archer take off his diaper, helps him sit on the little potty and helps him afterwards. That was the first one we tried. We saw some success but nothing consistent. Last night we let the boys run around in their undies/pull up then Archer went pull-up less (aka neeked). Archer pottied twice all by himself (SCORE!)....so today we are letting Archer run around neeked again.
2) What is up with allergies in the dry hot summer. My eyes itch all the time and I just finished a series of like 20 sneezes. UGH!
3) We are going to see Cars2 today. Wonder if I will like this one as much as I like the first one...Yes I really like the first one. Cars2 isn't getting great reviews...but really, why do critics even review kids movies... I mean what't the point, the kids are going to love it, the stores are going to sell it and Disney is going to make rides about it. Who cares what the critics say?!?!
4) I got to spend several hours with Mason yesterday. He is so sweet and so cute. You forget how little babies can be and how unbelievably sweet it is to have a baby sleep on your chest. It is so amazing. You are holding God's greatest creation on your heart. Then I look at my kids and I wonder about little Mason. What will he look like at 3, at 5? What will be his favorite phrases? Will he love the word "Actually" or "walk away!"? So much promise, such a precious life ahead of him. And his parents! Wow, he has a great set. His Momma (Sassy) is a lady that I can honestly say was born to be a Momma. She is so calm and at ease with him. Instinctively knows what to do with him, how to hold him, when to feed him, when he needs to see the doctor. She is top notch that one. Ah and his Daddy, who he looks like more and more with each passing day. Mason has been blessed with his Daddy's hair (his momma, bless her heart, was blessing in many way, but lots of hair was not one of them). Daddy Jonathan is learning his way in this baby world fast. He is careful, cautious and attentive. He is ready to jump in and help out Momma to give her a few extra hours of sleep, now that is a GOOD Daddy! Mason is a lucky kid (but I think his parents are pretty lucky too). Did I mention Mason gained a pound since last week...a whole pound!
5) My kids are starting to say "What the heck?!?"...hmm I'm on the fence about this one. It could be worse, but they are just saying what I usually say. Ah, what the heck.
6) Why do boys like to talk about butts and passing gas so much? Why is that so funny to them?
7) My friend Corrie introduced me to the world of scrapbooking last weekend. It was fun, mainly because I got to share a few hours with some good friends AND leave with a super cute book that I made.
9) We have the big 4th of July neighborhood parade this weekend. I usually get decorations last minute and don't have much to pick from at Walgreens. This year I planned ahead by 4 days and went to Party City. They had a whole aisle of patriotic decorations. I got the good stuff this year!
So I think that catches me up a little. Happy Independence Day weekend 2011.
Here are some links to Independence Day posts from the past.
2010
2009
2008
Independence Day 2007 (pre-blogging)
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