on the potty

Day one has been a success. Only one accident all day!

He seems excited about it and hasn't shown irritation at the fact that I have said about 100 times today, "remember to tell mommy when you need to go potty."

He hasn't actually told me verbally he needed to go to the bathroom but he did start doing a little dance with his legs crossed when he needed to go. Progess? I think so. At least he is aware of when he needs to go.

And, he looks so stinkin' cute in his little undies. I think I will have to take a picture of him tomorrow.

We will see what tomorrow brings. He has a habit of pushing the limits after I get comfortable thinking everything is great.

I am always looking online for new ideas to do with Jace. There is an amazing amount of information and ideas out there. Sometimes it can be quite overwhelming.

The other day I found this site that lets you download free ringtones of endangered animals along with a picture of the animal. How cool is that? Perfect for when we are waiting somewhere and need a little distraction. Play an animal sound, show him the picture. He'll love it!

What cool things have you found out there in the big world wide web?

potty time!

Today we are embarking on the grand adventure of potty training! We are using this recommended method. My goal is to be patient and stay consistent. Wish us luck!

for today...

outside my window...another snowstorm

i am thinking...that i need a nap after too many late nights this past weekend

i am thankful for...holidays and family to celebrate them with

i am celebrating...the great time we had in malad with family

from the learning rooms...a new space for jace to read and color and do whatever he wants

from the kitchen...breakfast dishes that still aren't done

i am wearing...comfy jeans and a byu hoodie

i am going...to drop off cheek swabs of dna samples in a fed-ex box

i am reading...a long way gone and a child's journey out of autism

i am hoping...to take jace ice skating

i am hearing...the polar express on cd that jace falls asleep to

i need to remember...to be patient with my two year old

around the house...a couple of mice that i think moved in over the weekend. gotta find my traps.

one of my favorite things...watching jared play basketball

a few plans for the rest of the week...take it easy, watch american idol and lost, read my books and enjoy my family

here is a picture thought I am sharing...



Journal prompts from The Simple Woman's Day Book.

valentines

If you are interested in how we celebrated Valentines you can read this. It was great!

for today...

outside my window...freshly fallen snow and cleaner air

i am thinking...that i need to come up with a valentine for jared

i am thankful for...the joy that the gospel brings into my life

from the learning rooms...books, books and more books

from the kitchen...a refrigerator that needs to be restocked and cookie dough that needs to be baked

i am wearing...my new shade sweater that is keeping my cozy and warm

i am creating...valentines with jace

i am going...to storytime, playgroup and jared's basketball game

i am reading...love and logic and 3 day potty training

i am hoping...for spring

i am hearing...the sweet sound of silence while my baby naps

around the house...a closet in desperate need of organizing

one of my favorite things...cuddling with jace under a warm blanket and reading books together

a few plans for the rest of the week...valentine cookies with friends, book group and a trip home to see my family

here is picture thought I am sharing...


Journal prompts from The Simple Woman's Day Book.

Wishing it would warm up a little so we can spend our days outside.

I'm off to this sale today hoping to find some killer deals. Maybe I'll see you there!

The sale was a success (at least I thought so, Jared may or may not agree). I scored some way cute sweaters for $7 and some camis for a mere $3. IMO you can never have too many white camis. By the way, it took me awhile to jump on the Shade bandwagon but I'm definitely on and it doesn't look like I'm getting off anytime soon. Seriously, cute, comfy and modest. Hard to beat that. I don't even care anymore if every other person is wearing it too!

love for nie nie

Last night Jared and I went to this. It was absolutely amazing. I laughed and then cried and then laughed and then cried some more. Not only was the entertainment (Mindy Gledhill, the Thrillionares, Ryan Shupe and David Osmond) a-mazing, there was such a spirit of hope and love.

I don't know how many of you know or read the nie nie dialogues. I check it out every so often and am totally inspired by the amount of love and charity that has been shown by so many people. And totally inspired by Stephanie herself. What a nightmarish experience to have to go through but what a blessing that she and Christian can still be together with their family. Makes me extra grateful for all that I have.

It really was a beautiful night and one that I won't soon forget. Both Jared and I were really grateful that we could be a part of it.

oh and p.s. - stephanie's beautiful girls claire and jane sang a song with mindy gledhill and now i want to name my girls claire and jane even more...

pure awesomenss

Legend tells of a legendary warrior whose kung fu skills were the stuff of legend. It is said that his enemies would go blind from over-exposure to pure awesomeness!