Catch-Up

Did you miss me?

~I am still here. I have been busy. We have had company this week. My 19 year old cousin, Hana, is here spending some time during her winter break.

~On Wednesday we had a snow day. There wasn't a whole lot of snow, but the timing of the snow was poor and there was an issue with ice/freezing rain too. We (me, Devin, and Hana) stayed in relaxed, and played all day. Poor Erick had to work outside in the "loveliness" of New England winter.

~ Hana came to my school and volunteered her time in a 4th grade classroom on Thursday and Friday. She also offered to babysit Devin this evening (Friday) so we took her up on it and went on a child-less trip to BJ's and then out for an ice cream (it's only 25* out tonight!). What a romantic date, huh? Anyway, Hana enjoyed herself and Devin LOVED having her here (as did we). She may make another appearance during her spring break. It's a win/win for all of us!!!


~We continue to work on Devin's potty training. He is doing alright. At school he has been having 1 to 2 accidents a day, so far. At home one day he will be dry all day and then the next he will have a few accidents. It will all fully click in due time I guess!


~Here is a picture of my boy. (Don't mind my mess in the background or the quality- it was taken on my cell phone!)~cheese!

Potty Training

I have been somewhat hesitant to mention Devin's progress in potty training here for fear of jinxing us!

Here's the scoop: We are currently on day 4 of wearing big boy underwear during the day! He has been doing REALLY well with only 1 major accident in that time. He has stayed dry through a number of outings, 3 naps, and most of the time at home while using the toilet and a little potty (thanks Kim and Emma!). He is wearing a pull up at night.

Devin decided that he was ready to wear the underwear the day after Christmas. Since this summer I have been offering him the potty and his underwear~ to which he usually replies NO. This time he surprised me and said YES! He does not want to wear a pull up/diaper (yay!) anymore, but he does not always want to stop and go on the potty either. We are using a sticker chart for positive reinforcement along with some M & M bribery from Grandma! Oh yes, and I told him that poops on the potty earn him a lollipop! (That's the big prize! lol)

I am very proud of Devin. He is doing well. I sure do hope it continues this smoothly, although I am sure we will have our bumps along the way!

On the Potty Training Front...

After weeks of Devin REFUSING to sit on the toilet, he finally went poop on it today!!! Yay! Immediately following his business, I took him off the potty . As I turned him, to wipe, he proceeded to PEE ALL OVER ME! Seriously, he got my shirt, my pants, and my bare foot! Not to mention the bathroom rug, floor, and toilet seat! Oh the joys of parenting!

Lesson learned? Try to convince Devin to stay on a few minutes after he poops, to clear out any pee!

Endless laundry

Its official...the endless laundry has begun. This afternoon after Devin's nap I decided (since I have a sunburn and don't want to go back outside) it was a great time start this potty training thing. Well, an hour and half in and we have gone through 4 pairs of underwear, one blanket (for sitting on the recliner), and one mopping of the floor.

Here is my undie wearing big boy! (don't mind the pretend baby bottle)

Here is his sticker chart. So far we are doing better with pooping on the potty (1 sticker for pee and 2 for poop).



This is going to be fun!
*says Karla sarcastically*