Potty Training: Day 8

First, I am looking forward to some quiet time tomorrow to update this from the holiday weekend.  It was an amazing last week and I am grateful that I have an amazing husband and kids to spend it with.  

On to the good stuff...  Day 8:  Still NO accidents.  Not day, nap or night.  A true miracle.  I am still waiting for Co to decide this is not nearly that much fun.

We have cleaned up a fair amount of pee off the floor, though.  Just around the toilet.  He forgets to aim when he sits down to do the rest of his business.  Therefore, we usually Lysol wipe the door in front of the toilet, the floor and the seat several times a day.  I'll take it anyday!!  

Day 3

The potty training diary: Day 3

So yesterday, he finally did ALL of his business in the toilet.  While I was busy making bread, he decided to go.  If he didn't have such a sweet tooth, I may have never known.  He came in, undies in hand, and proclaimed, "I did two really big poops in the toilet.  One black one, one brown one.  I have my treat now!"  I know, I know, this is way too much info, but I have to tell the story.  I, of course, thought he just wanted a treat.  So I needed evidence.  "Did you flush?" "Yes, mommy!"  "Did you wipe?" "Nope"  At last, the evidence was there.  A quick wipe, several party dances, many phone calls later, we had a big treat.  

3 days, no accidents.  Not during nap, not at night, not one.  This is way too good to be true.  Why are we so proud of something that we really shouldn't even talk about.  Oh well, we are REALLY proud.  Now we'll see if he gets bored of his new idea that this is cool.  And if that big glass of milk he threw a fit about having before bed leads to a middle of the night sheet changing, since he refuses to put a diaper back on, even for bed!!!

My Little Amigo

Ever heard the saying "This salsa is so good I could drink it?"  If you were in my family growing up you have.  So why do I ask?  I knew this "mini me" Steve had to have a little of me in there somewhere with that olive skin.  So the other night we are out to eat at mexican food and I look over and my son is literally eating the salsa with a spoon.  He sees I am looking at him and says, "Look mom, it's like soup."  He definately got my love for mexican food.  I love you little man!

A few updates...

We are waiting for our family pictures to be done.  Hopefully I can post them by Thanksgiving.  We are so excited to see them.  I have a good feeling this year!

And Cohen is potty training himself.  He really wants to do it and made it all day without an accident (not even during his 3 hour nap).  He was really upset we put a diaper on for church, so to prove to us he didn't need it, he held it for all 4 hours (it takes us 25 minutes each way on top of the 3 hours!).  No #2 success yet, but maybe tomorrow.  Ok, maybe the last part was TMI!  Wish us luck!

Apple Hill

So we took the boys to this fun place up here called Apple Hill.  It is miles and miles of apple orchards, ranches and wineries that are about 40 minutes from the house.  There is so much to do there and we went on a whim without a plan of course, but they had so much fun.  There is tons of good food (carmel apples, pies, fresh apple cider, donuts, apples, etc,), crafts, animals, activities for the kids, and much more.  We only got to do a few things, but the boys loved it.  Next time we will know where to go first, but we are just not great planners.

The boys loved watching kids fish, feeding the ducks, and hanging out by the water.
Man, Steve looks to tall in this picture.  I love my boys!

Their first pony ride.  I wasn't going to pay to let them go because I was sure they would totally freak out and it would be a waste anyway.  I guess I though all that out loud because Cohen kept saying "I won't freak out, mom.  Mom, I won't freak out."  He didn't, which he pointed out "See mom, told you I not freak out", but Landon on the other hand wasn't quite as calm.  He got really nervous because Co's horse was sniffing his horses rear.  He was sure it was going to bite him.  Cohen of course picked the black one (since its about the only color he knows) and it was also the biggest.  It was super fun for them.

Brothers.... I am so glad I am having another boy.  These two really do look out for each other and have so much fun together. They couldn't be more excited for another baby.  I hope they will be the 3 musketeers!  Now if we could just settle on a name for the new baby.  Go figure, the only time we can settle on a girl name, it's a boy.  We have always avoided this name game, but this time it is a fight to the finish!  Ha, ha.... hope I win!!!

Glitter Paint

So the other day Landon got out these glitter paints that I had bought him over a year ago.  We got them from Costco and they came with this super cool electric dispenser.  Of course, the first time we got them out we discovered that the dispenser was broken and I said I would take it back and exchange them.  Well, I never did.  So I finally caved and told Landon we could try them out anyway the other day.  I saved it to do during Cohens' naptime since I knew it would be messy.  As you can see, we both had a blast.  Landon found a love for coloring in pre-school last year, and he loves to try new stuff.  Well worth the $7 and who cares that the thing was broken.  I think I had more fun than him and Cohen even got a chance at it too.  We painted for well over an hour.  So fun.  I wish I had gotten a picture of him working on it.

TGIF!

I always look forward to the weekends, but especially when Steve has traveled all week. He crossed the states this week and we are glad he is headed back to the west coast. I kept the boys busy all week, but they really do miss him when he is gone. What we did this week:

Ran errands, school, ate pizza at Costco, RS Enrichment, check out new Whole Foods, lunch at mall with friends, more errands, miss daddy, check out new mall, lunch and park with friends, more errands, miss daddy, check out a few baby stores for bedding, school, took kids to new CPK and ice cream, miss daddy, miss daddy, miss daddy.

I really don't know what we did with all of our time. The kids were actually pretty easy this week. Sad to say, but it is usually easier when Steve is gone all week. We just settle in to a routine. No cooking necessary, one less person to clean after, but we really do miss him. I love my life. I love being a mommy. I love being able to do so many fun things with and for my kids. I am thankful for how blessed we are.

And by the way, the baby in on the MoVe!! It took a long time to recognize it this time, but he is definately MoVinG!!! Fun, fun fun!!!

It's a ........

I haven't said too much about this pregnancy on my blog, but yes, we already know what we are having.  The wait is over and the results are in.  Our third and final baby is a BOY! 

We are so excited to be blessed with another little boy.  Who would have thought I would be a mother to a brood of boys?  I know I knew I wanted boys, but 3???? WOW!  I don't have a scanner so I took a few pictures of the ultrasound prints they gave me.  They are a little blurry, but I still think the boy parts are pretty obvious.  Thank heaven for little boys!

Now if I could stop having all these vivid dreams about the baby girl I am having.  I know this is it, but for some reason, I keep having the most wild dreams about a little girl.  Wouldn't be strange if I had dreamed with the other 2, but I didn't and I am most definately done, so let the dreams stop already!!!

Southern California September 2008....Finally!

My parents have a time share down in Southern Cali and we get to go spend some time with them each year.  We all look forward to this trip because it is packed with so much good family fun.  We try to make it to Disneyland at least one day, beach time, shopping time, pool time, and lots of good food.  This year the boys warmed up to being on the beach.  They actually wanted to spend most of their time there.  The boys got to spend some good quality time with my parents and I think my parents actually enjoyed their time with the boys.  I love being down there with my family.  Since Steve was raised down there, he always know of fun things to do that I wouldn't ever know of, and he always seems at home there.  

Gotta get a picture in the famous spot at Disneyland. 

My dad hurt his ankle really bad on the body board the day before we were going to Disneyland.  He said he was fine to go, but as soon as we got there we knew there was no way he was going to be able to walk all over.  He rented this scooter and with it he got a "go to the front of the line" pass.  Thanks for being such a goof ball Dad and letting us have no wait at Disneyland!

The boys loved the characters this year.  Usually they want to look from a distance, but they just wanted to go right up to each of them and shake hands and hug them all.  It was a fun change.

My dear sweet goof ball!  Papa G did a mini triathalon while he was there so he was practicing his swimming with his cap on.  Of course Landon thought this was super cool, so Papa got him his own and he swam every day with that thing on.  Oh, boy!!!

This little cutie had so much fun on this boogie board.  On dry land of course, because he is still afraid of the ocean, but he loved to play with it in the sand.

Daddy got to do some good body boarding this year.  As the boys get older and we can do more, it is so much fun to have vacations together.  I read, Steve went in the ocean and the boys played forever in the sand and seaweed.  

Halloween

Halloween is always so fun for the boys.  They both love to dress up, especially Landon.  This year we let Landon be Spiderman for Trunk or Treat at the church, but he was a black Power Ranger for Halloween night.  Oops! I forgot to get the camera out on the actual Halloween night, so no Power Ranger pictures.  Cohen was such a cute pirate.  Once he got over the fact that he was not Spiderman or a Power Ranger and Steve talked him into the pirate outfit he had picked for him, he was having fun.  I have never been a big Halloween fan, but I really enjoy watching the boys.  So I get into it for them.  Next year I promised them I would dress up.  And for the record, I will be picking the costume this time.  I tried to let Steve pick one for me this year and there are no words to describe the several small pieces of fabric that claimed to be a costume.  Oh, honey!  Always trying to get me to show a little more skin.  

Landon's official Spiderman pose!
"Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me" Cohen sang that over and over.  Too cute!
Getting our beard painted on.
Check out this Wonder Woman cutie Landon nabbed at Trunk or Treat.  So fun!

Landon's 5th Birthday

Wow, we really had one heck of a birthday week for Landon.  He got to have a small party at the park with two of his friends from school on his birthday the 23rd.  We had sandwiches and treats and they played for a few hours and had a blast.  Then we had a pizza night with a bunch of other friends that night because that was his request for a birthday dinner.  To top it all off, he had a Superhero party with his friends on Saturday the 25th.  They got to dress up, make their own capes, hit a pinata, and have cake.  He was on cloud nine all week. 

Landon with his friends at pizza.

Landon with his school friends at the park.  These boys are so sweet.

The kids at the superhero birthday party.

We love this group.  Look how well behaved they all were.  What kids sit still while another one opens gifts?  We are grateful that he has such awesome friends here.
His one cake.  I was supposed to make 3 small cakes, but time ran out so I only got to do one.  Spiderman and Superman got tossed because they seemed much harder than this one.

You think this group of boys like Spiderman?  Landon has been obsessed for almost 2 years.  I am beginning to think it isn't a phase.  Too cute!!!

What an amazing birthday.  I can't believe my boy is 5 already.  He is such a great kid.  We have enjoyed having him in our lives and we are grateful for his sweet personality. Happy birthday buddy!

Pumpkin Patch 2008

I am going to try to update this blog today, so here goes the first post.  We'll see how far I really get.  I am missing a ton.  

We did the pumpkin patch with Landons' school this year.  The boys both had a blast and even better, Steve and Grandma Carter got to enjoy it with us.  Thanks for making the effort to come Daddy.  We know it is hard to miss work, but fun was had by all!
They loved to feel all the different pumpkins/squash.  There are so many different colors, shapes, sizes, they just wanted to dive in to each box!

Yes, from the side I am noticeably bigger, but not too bad yet.

My handsome boys!!!

The loot!  I think that was their favorite part, picking pumpkins and getting to bring them home.

Sneak Peak

So here is a sneak peak from Trunk or Treat.  I finally learned how to get our pictures onto our Mac (Thanks to a friend who finally showed us. He was tired of hearing me bag on my hubby for buying it in the first place).  Yea!  Progress finally!!!