Catching up...Days 39-46

I have been keeping up with most of the photos, just not the posting.  Here are the latest in the 365 Project.

Day 39

A New Hat

Day 40

Siblings

As sweet as this looks, his intentions were completely malicious.

He led her to the sprinkler, assuring her that it was safe.  That the sprinkler was set very, very low.  As soon as he had her confidence, he bolted to the faucet and turned it to full blast.  Little booger!

Day 41

My little Monkey!

Day 42

The Ice Cream Truck

This was their first experience with the ice cream truck.  Gannon was so excited!  He got to hand the lady the money, and they each got to pick out their own treat.  I think it is safe to say that it was a huge hit!

Day 43

A Day at the Park

We met up with Jeremy and Rachelle's boys for a much needed play date.  The kids were beyond excited to see each other.  My poor Austyn-Baby always seems like she is trying to catch up with her boys.

Day 44

Spiderman!

Day 45

I DID IT!!!

Today, we celebrated Austyn's first accident-free day!  We are all so proud! 

*I have to add here, that as of now (when I am actually getting around to updating this blog), she has had FOUR accident-free days!! 

Day 46

Shapes

Austyn got this magnetic shape book for Christmas, and she loves it.  She is so proud that she can match and identify all the colors and shapes.  My baby girl is growing up way to fast!

The "Old People" Come to Texas

So, Mom and Dad call us to say they want to come for a visit.  Mom asked if we would mind some "old people" tagging along, ha.  Of course not!  They brought along Nonnie and Mawmaw!  We don't tell the kids when we are expecting company because, being that they are two and four, they aren't the best at waiting.  They were surprised to see Mimi and Pappy at the front door Friday night, and even more surprised to see Mawmaw and Nonnie follow them in.  They weren't really sure what to do...Very funny.  I am pretty disappointed in myself for not taking more pictures, but I got caught up in the company and er, uh, I for.got :/

Take a look at Gannon's new accessory.  This was not even an attempt to show off.  He was playing outside and we peeked out to see this.

"Look Mimi!!  No diaper!!"  Is this green?



Austyn sang "Yummy, yummy, yummy, I got love in my tummy" All. Morning. Long.  Mimi tried to escape, but A sang to her under the door :)

This is how my very animated little princess tells a story.

Sunday, we grilled burgers for lunch.  Mimi and the munchkins decided to eat outside.  It was yuuummmmyyyy!!

These two women, my Nonnie and my Mawmaw, have inspired me more than they will ever know. I am so blessed to have them in my life, and I am also incredibly grateful for the relationship my kids have with their "Greats".

 

 

The Potty

So.  Here I am.  A little boy (boys are supposed to be harder, right?) who was mostly potty trained at 24 months and completely potty trained--even naps-- by thirty months, vs a 29-month-old girl who just. doesn't. care.  What is a mother to do??

Yes, we have tried M&Ms.  Yes, we have tried stickers.  And dancing.  And singing. And princess panties. And, and, and, and!!  When Santa brought her new Tinkerbell panties she said, "Take those back.  I don't need them.  I not a big girl, I da baby."

So what now?  I am just dying to try the 3 Day Potty Training boot camp, but I am slightly wary.  It can't hurt, right?  I guess I am nervous because there isn't a time when we will be home with nothing to do for three full days.  I guess I could take off work one Friday or Monday, stretching the weekend to three days... But what about day care on Tuesday?  Have any of you out there tried this method?  How much does day care interfere?  They are working with her a lot, but I just don't know exactly what this "boot camp" entails.

Any input would be welcome here.

From one Mommy to another, thanks!