Potty Mouth

I really, really want to use a string of dirty words to describe in detail how much I abhor potty training. Right now, it looks bleak and we are definitely going stir crazy being cooped up in the house all day! We've had a total of 5 successes and about a million accidents and I'm literally exhausted...hmph. BUT with each new success I'm seeing some semblence of hope...keep up those prayers!

Potty (t)Raining

It feels like its literally raining pee in my house. Right now, the laundry is being done and Pearson is taking a bath after her only REAL "success" today because she was so excited that she peed in her potty she knocked it over and got it everyWHERE. She has had COUNTLESS accidents since we started this adventure today so I've decided to count successes instead. TWO (See number of princess stickers below) out of maybe 20 and in all serious I'm tempted to quit. This is no joke and let me say it isn’t easy for a pregnant lady to bend down to clean up pee all day long, but we've committed to doing this consistently for a week and see what kind of progress we make... Say a prayer for us, we'll NEED it!

Week in Review

This past week has been hectic, BUT in a good way! There has been the returning of some gifts, buying of new items for baby, frantic playing of new toys for Pea, and above all cleaning out of the old and making room for the new (p.s. this included the fact that Tyler cleaned out his side of the closet and his office; the best gift I could have received this season...hands down)
I believe my nesting instincts have kicked in full force and I'm feeling so ready to move on from the Holidays and into preparing for baby Harper's impending arrival! I'm 25 weeks today. 15 to go and when it gets to 10, you can count on me doing a weekly count down! We all can't wait to meet her, see what she looks like, discover her unique personality and officially become a family of four. I AM dreading the sleepless nights, but I know they are but a blip on the radar of raising a little girl...two little girls actually. wow.
Oh, and next on the agenda in this odyssey of parenting girls? Moving Pea into her new room and full on potty training starting today or Sunday depending on how we feel...I'll be posting our progress, no doubt...

Happy New Year!

Today marks many things, but mostly the saying goodbye to one year and the hope and embracing of a NEW one! 2009 was definitely a hard year for our family in terms of business & health, but it was a chance to change perspective and priorities. A learning year if nothing else! Some wonderful things happened too... We learned of Harper's impending arrival, Pea turned two, and countless other wonderful things. As we say goodbye to 2009, I wanted to wish you rest and contentedness for 2010! May God bring you a peace that surpasses all understanding & the kind of joy these little ladies inspired in me last night on New Year's Eve!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! Our favorite pictures from Christmas Day 2009! LOVE.

Elf

On Monday night, we went to sing Christmas carols with our bible study group at an Alzheimer's home in Covington. I cannot pass up describing this in print. It was funny, but also well worth it! There were a couple of residents who slept through the entire set, some who were SO into our tunes, and some who I'm sure were just passing the time until dinner was served. There was also one strange incident where I was concerned an elderly lady might be coming after Pearson, but nothing came of it so it turned out OK.

I made Pea wear her Elf costume from Halloween and though she was none too pleased with it, after seeing the looks on their faces when she greeted them, I am convinced it was the correct choice of attire! All of the older folks LOVED her. The event has really put me into the Holiday spirit and we'd love to do it again next year. Bonus: I'm also fairly certain the Elf costume will still fit...

P.S. I wanted to remember this date: Pea went PEE in the potty for the first time today!!! SUCCESS!!!

Coley!!!

Nichole, you're getting LOVE today, and why? Because you DESERVE it!
Happy Birthday, dear friend. I could not ask for a better prayer partner, stronger woman, conversationalist, or more loving friend...thank you for always allowing me to be myself with you. That's a greater gift than I could ever give you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I love you!