Everyone Should Cloth Diaper

I may jinx myself by posting this, but today our little girl went pee-pee on the potty for the FIRST time.

She's been showing some interest lately, so we've been letting her explore the option. She's done some running freely around the house without a diaper on, put on her sister's big girl undies, and had a few accidents here and there (ask her daddy about the poop-on-the-foot incident).

We have not pushed it at all; but I think the trigger for her was when she wanted to be naked one night and only wear her winter boots. She ran off to the back of the house to play, while the rest of us were in the living room. All of the sudden we heard her running back to the living room; she was in a panic. In her own language; she told us she'd peed in her boots and proceeded to show us where the pee had also made it all the way down her leg, off her boots, and onto the bathroom floor (right in front of the toilet).

So, yesterday I went downstairs and got down her sister's training potty (seems like I just put it away). She thought it was the coolest thing and asked to be put on it about a million times in the last few days. Well, today was the day she decided to perform! I put her on the seat, went out to the garage, and came back in to find the most proud little girl! "Pee Pee in the Potty!"

The three of us did a pee-pee dance and song, cheered, clapped, and called Papa. She was so proud and couldn't wait to be wiped and sit down to try again.

The meaning of the title is for the inspiration cloth diapering serves for potty training babies. I was told (long ago) that cloth diapered kiddos train earlier than others. Our first was cloth diapered from about 18-23 months, and she was trained no later than 23 months. Now, this one is 19 months old and showing signs. I can only imagine why a 23 and 19 month old would be interested in going potty on the big-girl potty chair; wouldn't you, if you walked around with a cloth diaper on all day long?

If you haven't tried cloth diapering, I totally would recommend it.

Sunbathing Sleeping Beauty

She's got a personality all of her own, and now she's developing her "favorites", too! We've got "second-child-parent-syndrome", however. We are in complete denial and assume she's still our B.A.B.Y.. We act surprised when she says new words and does new tasks, because July 7th, 2009 wasn't that long ago, and she's supposed to be LITTLE.

She loves wearing her sister's princess sunglasses; even if it's to bed. We love her uniqueness and think she's too cute to say no to wearing sunglasses to bed. We know that before long, she won't want to do little girl things like this; so we'll let her for as long as she wants (and just slip in after she falls asleep to remove her shades)!

Toilet Paper Predicament

....Like Mother......Like Daughter....

At a recent church event, a few parents were talking about how it's so interesting that our children catch us off guard every once in a while when their speech too closely resembles ours. We've all had that happen when we ask ourselves, "do I really sound like that?". Our little clones are not only listening to what we say, but they are watching what we do!

Sad to admit this and maybe it's a little more dramatized since it was my two year old's rendition of the event, but here's how THIS scene went! Read on...

I was busy getting Bree reading for her nap, and I knew Reese was helping herself to the potty in our room since there's too often a dirty cloth diaper in the girls' toilet. So, I yelled down the hall, "Reese do you need help wiping?". She said, "No".

When I went into the bathroom, I was surprised by a roll of toilet paper wrapped around this little one's hand. I said, "Reese. What are you doing?". She replied, "I am wiping my butt like you do".

Hmmmmm....is there a toilet paper crisis at our house? Who is the cause? I think I may have been caught "red", -er "toilet paper" handed!

Sorry if it's T.M.I., but it was TOO cute!

Budding Artist, Reese Picasso B.

Our Family: ReeseIs she taking after her Artist Grandmother, Anita? I think so!

Avery{Tail, Four Legs, Head, Leash coming off of Head, Eyes on Body} See it?

Bree {Head, 2 Eyes, Mouth, 2 Ears, 2 Arms, Body, 2 Legs, 2 "Swirly" Shoes} Believe it?

Reese {Head, 2 Ears, 2 Eyes, Nose, Mouth, 2 Arms coming from stomach out front, 2 legs, shoes, she told us she was "walking"} Animation?!

Reese is off to School!!

Time for Twos
Reese's First Day of "School"
Reese had such a fun time getting ready for school. We laid out her clothes the night before; talked about what was happening the next day; woke up in the morning and got dressed, brushed teeth, ate breakfast, curled hair, packed her bookbag; and headed to school!
What a SMILE...She is attending the two year old program at a local church 2 hours, 2 days a week. She found her cubby and got to hang her Dora backpack up before heading to class!

What a BIG girl!

Reese LOVES puzzles, so it's no wonder she was into the puzzles on the 1st day!

She ended the day by playing under the playset with rocks! We'll remember to not wear sandals next week!

Oh, Deer!

Reese and Bree visited Great-Aunt Cindy and Cousin Kelly's house on Saturday this last week. They were so gracious to entertain the girls while I helped Joe and Lucy at their new apartment. Some of the highlights of the day (I was told by Cindy, Kelly, AND REESE) were: putting together puzzles, riding bike, and feeling a baby deer with spots! Check out these pictures!

Think Twice about Questioning a Two Year Old's Tall Tale...It's Probably TRUE!

Bree is ONE!

{SO SORRY}

I've been away for so long, now! It's hard to believe the last post was AUGUST of last year!

Well it's a year later; it's time to celebrate!

Our little Aubree Marie is ...ONE!
Can you think of a better way to start a birthday??
Havin' some fun with her silly dinosaur ball toy!

Walkin' like a "big one year old" to breakfast!
Mmmm...not as good as daddy's pancakes, but they'll do!
Creating a plan of action!

TASTY