5.21.12

Today, Kai and I had two Dr. Appointments we had to get to all before noon. Before appointments, we usually always stop by the Country Donut shop in Medford. This morning, I decided to switch that up and try a mommy and Kai trip to McDonalds for some breakfast. Things like this make me feel so lucky that I am able to spend my days with him, rather than at a workplace. He was so sweet, as we sat side by side. He wanted pancakes (His favorite). My little best friend. We have shared so many special moments together, and look forward to a life of many more. :) 

Favorite Daily Moments~

All of my life, I have wanted to keep a journal but as always I get about 5 days into it and forget to continue writing. I'm really enjoying this blogging idea and I also love that it is on a website and cannot be destroyed. I also, can stop and continue whenever I'd like. Instead of trying to journal a few pages every night of what my day was like.. I'm going to attempt to write just a paragraph or two of my most favorite part of the day. In hopes of doing this everyday- I know that is probably not going to happen, but I will be happy with just a few days a week.. I know my kids will appreciate having it to look back on when they are my age. :) 

Potty Training ~

What an adventure it has been. We have now started training at 3 different times of Kai's life and RIGHT NOW- was the best, because it didn't take him longer than 2 weeks to get it. With bribery of potty candy, his parents making him feel totally proud and plenty of accidents.. He finally understands. I think the best part of it all is when I give him sentences to use: He uses them and I believe that is what helps the most- That he is able to converse with us what he needs to do. 

"I have to pee." 

"I have to poop"

"I made a poop"

When we flush he says- "Bye bye pee pee"..and "Poo poo"

Out of all the stages we have started and tried at this one is by far the best- He isn't quite 2.5 yet and is potty trained by 3 years old. :) 

We have Emee coming in about 9.5 weeks and I was determined 2 weeks ago to get him potty trained, thinking it would take the full 10 weeks.. but he is down to no accidents.. (Very rare for him to pee at night) We just have to work on him UNDERSTANDING- He needs to get out of bed at night- come get me and we will go potty when he has to go. . . ? That seems like an adventure all within itself.. But we will get there too. :) 

I love these little stages that seem never ending, and when they end.. I feel so proud of Kai, myself and Cory.. 

~CHEERS TO POTTY TRAINING~