I would say that it is time to get rid of the diapers once and for all. Wouldn't you agree?
Monday, May 21, 2012
A little cheeky...
I found Elinor walking around without bottoms on. When I asked where her soiled diaper was... this is what she pointed to...
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Opening Day: Cedar Point
Our day sitter's (Miss Angie) husband is a big wig at Cedar Point. He gave us VIP passed for opening day at the park. We arrived at 9am for the ribbon cutting and stayed until about 1pm. The kids were asleep in the van before we left the parking lot. We had a great day!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
I love how Instagram makes all photographs look so professional.
On Sunday, we drove to the West Side of Cleveland and took the rail into downtown. They love anything that has to do with trains.... especially John. We got right back on and went back and then hit the East side and met friends for lunch. We just love being in the city!
On Sunday, we drove to the West Side of Cleveland and took the rail into downtown. They love anything that has to do with trains.... especially John. We got right back on and went back and then hit the East side and met friends for lunch. We just love being in the city!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Potty Time
I confess... I have not been proactive with the whole potty training thing. It scares me. I have no idea what I am supposed to do. John goes on the big potty with a "donut". He goes when I ask him to or when he feels like it... but it is not on a regular basis. He still wets a diaper. Elinor has had no interest at all. When I do sit her on the big potty with the "donut" she pretends.. but nothing ever happens. So, I broke down and brought home a training potty... one that you have to empty manually... one that they can easily sit on. I set it up near the kitchen right next to the giant bookshelf. Elinor was intrigued just like she is with anything new that comes in the house. She decided to take off her own pants and diaper and she sat down on the potty.
Then she grabbed a book. I continued to make dinner, thinking that never in a million years would something happen. So... the girl that has yet to pee on the potty.... went straight to #2. I could not believe it! She got 2 chocolate chips for that event. That was pretty major and I am so proud of her. We will have to see if there is a repeat event tomorrow.
Baby steps...
But, not to outshine John John. As you know, he does not sleep well. Remember the night terrors? Well, he has pretty much outgrown them - but he is still restless through the night. Sometimes he gets up a few times in the middle of the night and I put him right back to bed. Since they went to toddler beds, he has not been cooperative in staying in bed initially. Sometimes it takes 10 times before he knows he needs to stay in bed and go to sleep. Tonight.. I put him to bed and he never got up. I was so relieved! I think he is finally understanding that Mama means business!
Then she grabbed a book. I continued to make dinner, thinking that never in a million years would something happen. So... the girl that has yet to pee on the potty.... went straight to #2. I could not believe it! She got 2 chocolate chips for that event. That was pretty major and I am so proud of her. We will have to see if there is a repeat event tomorrow.
Baby steps...
But, not to outshine John John. As you know, he does not sleep well. Remember the night terrors? Well, he has pretty much outgrown them - but he is still restless through the night. Sometimes he gets up a few times in the middle of the night and I put him right back to bed. Since they went to toddler beds, he has not been cooperative in staying in bed initially. Sometimes it takes 10 times before he knows he needs to stay in bed and go to sleep. Tonight.. I put him to bed and he never got up. I was so relieved! I think he is finally understanding that Mama means business!
Friday, March 23, 2012
Happy Spring
We have been busy playing outside with the nice weather this week. We hope you are too!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Preschool
We visited two preschools with Open Houses this weekend. I knew this day would eventually come... I just didn't think we would be here in Huron. But here we are. We have two choices for preschool... the Presbyterian Church and the Catholic Church. We have heard some really great things about both. I don't know why I cannot make a clear cut decision. I think they were both fine. A couple of things that made me uncomfortable:
The head teacher at the Presby school asked me where we went to church? That's a weird question, don't you think? Then she proceeded to tell me that she was heavily involved in the Methodist church and that she has a strong faith. I wanted to tell her that those things weren't important to me when choosing a preschool. Then at the Catholic preschool, when I asked about the qualifications and degrees of the teaching staff, the head teacher referred me to a brochure about the program.
I liked the montessori themed curriculum at the catholic preschool. I really liked the feel of the classroom too. And secretly, I like that someone else will be teaching the kids about God and Jesus because Lord knows there is none of that talk at home.
I want my kids to do really well in school... but most of all, I want them to be good-hearted, compassionate people.
The decision might just come down to how it fits in to our work and daycare schedule. My daycare sitter also has a toddler who will start preschool in the fall so it would be easy for her to pick them up at 11:15. It is scary sending them out into the world, isn't it? Don't you just want everyone to love your kids as much as you do?
The head teacher at the Presby school asked me where we went to church? That's a weird question, don't you think? Then she proceeded to tell me that she was heavily involved in the Methodist church and that she has a strong faith. I wanted to tell her that those things weren't important to me when choosing a preschool. Then at the Catholic preschool, when I asked about the qualifications and degrees of the teaching staff, the head teacher referred me to a brochure about the program.
I liked the montessori themed curriculum at the catholic preschool. I really liked the feel of the classroom too. And secretly, I like that someone else will be teaching the kids about God and Jesus because Lord knows there is none of that talk at home.
I want my kids to do really well in school... but most of all, I want them to be good-hearted, compassionate people.
The decision might just come down to how it fits in to our work and daycare schedule. My daycare sitter also has a toddler who will start preschool in the fall so it would be easy for her to pick them up at 11:15. It is scary sending them out into the world, isn't it? Don't you just want everyone to love your kids as much as you do?
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