I cautiously began potty training Rebecca on Monday morning. I've been putting it off for months because she didn't seem interested, had never had any success the times we'd try putting her on the potty, and I didn't want a repeat of what had happened with Rachel (lots and lots and lots of accidents, giving up for awhile, feeling like I had failed, etc), so I was determined to wait until she was ready. But I decided a few days ago that I wouldn't know for sure if she was ready if I didn't let her try.
I wasn't expecting much, to tell you the truth. I was dreading this week, since I knew it meant being stuck at home, cleaning up accidents. But guess what? There have only been two accidents in over two days! She's done GREAT! I guess she WAS ready after all. I just had to force the issue and make her try. And I've even been able to leave the house. I've put her in a pull up when we leave (she's been in regular underwear at home so she knows what it feels like when she does have an accident) just in case, but I've timed it so I leave right after she goes potty, so she hasn't had to go while we are gone.
Monday we were home all day and there were lots of trips to the potty just to try (I set the timer and had her go when the timer went off), and lots of success. Yesterday was a more normal day when I let her take the lead and she knew when she needed to go. And this morning she woke up dry for the first time ever and went as soon as she got up. I'm almost afraid to post this because as soon as I do she'll start having tons of accidents....but I'm hopeful that this is really it. Not buying a box of diapers every couple of weeks would be awesome!!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
the royal fairy carriage
The girls love playing outside together. Tonight I went to see what they were doing and found this....
(Rachel said it was the royal fairy carriage.)
(Rachel said it was the royal fairy carriage.)
Thursday, April 11, 2013
another birthday post
Rachel's birthday party was on Saturday, but on her actual birthday, Tuesday, we had another celebration.
Rachel got to choose what she wanted to do for dinner, and instead of going to a restaurant she decided she wanted to eat Kraft Mac and Cheese at home. (???) We couldn't believe it, because she loves going out, but that's what we had. Grandma was here, and she bought barbeque for the rest of us, but Rachel and Rebecca enjoyed their mac and cheese immensely!
After dinner she opened presents.
Her presents from us included the drawing classes I mentioned before, plus some spring/summer clothes (not too exciting, but she needed them), some sticker sets, and her favorite gift:
She also got to choose if she wanted a cupcake (since I had already made her cake, I wasn't going to make another one) or go get ice cream. She chose the ice cream.
She had a fun day and said it was her favorite birthday ever, but then she decided that her birthday party last year was a little bit better. I'm not surprised, but happy that she enjoyed her day. Not every birthday can be as exciting as a bouncing party with all of her friends, like last year!
I can't believe she's seven!
Rachel got to choose what she wanted to do for dinner, and instead of going to a restaurant she decided she wanted to eat Kraft Mac and Cheese at home. (???) We couldn't believe it, because she loves going out, but that's what we had. Grandma was here, and she bought barbeque for the rest of us, but Rachel and Rebecca enjoyed their mac and cheese immensely!
After dinner she opened presents.
Her presents from us included the drawing classes I mentioned before, plus some spring/summer clothes (not too exciting, but she needed them), some sticker sets, and her favorite gift:
She also got to choose if she wanted a cupcake (since I had already made her cake, I wasn't going to make another one) or go get ice cream. She chose the ice cream.
She had a fun day and said it was her favorite birthday ever, but then she decided that her birthday party last year was a little bit better. I'm not surprised, but happy that she enjoyed her day. Not every birthday can be as exciting as a bouncing party with all of her friends, like last year!
I can't believe she's seven!
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
seven?!?!
Dearest Rachel,
How in the world did this happen? How did you manage to turn seven in the blink of an eye? They say time flies, but never have the years flown as fast as these last seven with you have. You're getting SO tall, with long legs like your Mommy (so finding pants to fit your tiny waist and long legs is already proving to be difficult--I'm so sorry to pass this incredibly frustrating trait on to you!).
This year as you've adjusted to being in school all day, you've learned a lot about working hard, trying your best, trying new things without being so scared or getting quite so frustrated, asking for help when you need it, and many other valuable skills you'll need as you go through life. You're reading well and working on learning your math facts more quickly. You love to go to school and I'm so thankful that you enjoy it so much.
You love to draw, paint, color, and create. Your imagination continues to amaze me, and you love to role play all sort of imaginary scenarios, both by yourself and with your sister. You don't dress up quite as much as you have throughout the rest of your life, but you still love it, and more days than not I find you at some point in a dress up outfit. Playing outside is a favorite of yours, and you pretend all sort of things out in our back yard, usually involving princesses, fairies, or other magical things. There is almost always dancing, as it's one of your very favorite things to do. One of these days we'll get you some dance lessons....I keep working on it!
You say that when you grow up you want to be an illustrator. For your birthday today we're giving you drawing lessons! I hope you love it and learn a lot.
Your birthday party was this weekend. We were a little worried that we would have to cancel it, since you came home from school on Thursday feeling sick to your stomach, and ended up missing school on Friday with the stomach flu. But Friday night you started acting a little more like the Rachel we know, and by Saturday you were almost back to normal, so we went ahead with your party. You had a great time with your cousins.
You wanted a Brave birthday party with a cake that looked like a target (since Merida loves archery), so that's what I made you. You wanted party games, so we played a version of pin the tail on the donkey with a target. You played the game dressed as Merida and had a great time--you even won the game!
We love you so much, sweet girl, and Daddy and I absolutely love being your parents. You fill our lives with so much joy and excitement.
Happy Birthday, dear Rachel!
Love, Mommy
(On the day of your party we also went to Build a Bear Workshop because you had gotten some birthday coupons from there and you wanted to use them. With your coupons you got your bear, Ella, who you got last year on your birthday, a Daisy Girl Scout outfit...pictured above.)
How in the world did this happen? How did you manage to turn seven in the blink of an eye? They say time flies, but never have the years flown as fast as these last seven with you have. You're getting SO tall, with long legs like your Mommy (so finding pants to fit your tiny waist and long legs is already proving to be difficult--I'm so sorry to pass this incredibly frustrating trait on to you!).
This year as you've adjusted to being in school all day, you've learned a lot about working hard, trying your best, trying new things without being so scared or getting quite so frustrated, asking for help when you need it, and many other valuable skills you'll need as you go through life. You're reading well and working on learning your math facts more quickly. You love to go to school and I'm so thankful that you enjoy it so much.
You love to draw, paint, color, and create. Your imagination continues to amaze me, and you love to role play all sort of imaginary scenarios, both by yourself and with your sister. You don't dress up quite as much as you have throughout the rest of your life, but you still love it, and more days than not I find you at some point in a dress up outfit. Playing outside is a favorite of yours, and you pretend all sort of things out in our back yard, usually involving princesses, fairies, or other magical things. There is almost always dancing, as it's one of your very favorite things to do. One of these days we'll get you some dance lessons....I keep working on it!
You say that when you grow up you want to be an illustrator. For your birthday today we're giving you drawing lessons! I hope you love it and learn a lot.
Your birthday party was this weekend. We were a little worried that we would have to cancel it, since you came home from school on Thursday feeling sick to your stomach, and ended up missing school on Friday with the stomach flu. But Friday night you started acting a little more like the Rachel we know, and by Saturday you were almost back to normal, so we went ahead with your party. You had a great time with your cousins.
You wanted a Brave birthday party with a cake that looked like a target (since Merida loves archery), so that's what I made you. You wanted party games, so we played a version of pin the tail on the donkey with a target. You played the game dressed as Merida and had a great time--you even won the game!
We love you so much, sweet girl, and Daddy and I absolutely love being your parents. You fill our lives with so much joy and excitement.
Happy Birthday, dear Rachel!
Love, Mommy
(On the day of your party we also went to Build a Bear Workshop because you had gotten some birthday coupons from there and you wanted to use them. With your coupons you got your bear, Ella, who you got last year on your birthday, a Daisy Girl Scout outfit...pictured above.)
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