From Potty Training to Potty Trained!

Brooklyn has gone an entire week without any accidents.  That means two weeks with only 3!  I think she has the hang of this "going on the potty" thing.  However, I did not realize the amount of independence that would come right along with this new stage.  As a semi-control freak (yes, I like everything in its perfect place and done just the way I want) this new stage is both interesting and difficult.  Funny how the things I don't think she can do by herself, she can, and things I think she should be able to do, she can't.  I guess I have to begin letting ago a little bit... she's growing up!  Good thing I have Addisyn around!  I can count on no independence from her for at least another several months. :) 


Alright, the girls are taking a nap which means "mommy" has an hour (or, hopefully, more) to get my workout in!  Here we go...

Potty Training

Last Monday we came home from our week and a half "vacation" traveling the country to see our families.  We decided that it was time to POTTY TRAIN!!!!  I knew it was going to be difficult, but WHOA!  Last week, each day, we spent hours in the bathroom trying to get Brooklyn to "go".  For some reason she was scared of actually letting it come out.  So she would scream and throw tantrums until she couldn't hold it anymore.  She refused to go in her pants so we've only had 3 accidents in a week, which means she would "pee" maybe 3 times a day.  Today, I've seen major progress (THANK YOU LORD!).  She had already gone to the bathroom two times before her 12:30 nap.  And, she initiates it!  I'm hopeful that this means she's going to stick with it!

The Beginning of Blogging

Since I am such a terrible communicator with family and friends who I do not see on a weekly basis, I decided it was time to create a blog to ensure that those who wanted to see what was going on in our lives and the lives of our children, would have that very opportunity.  Disclaimer: I am not someone who enjoys writing or has anything spectacular to say, but this will help you stay "up to date" with our latest and greatest joys and excitements.  I'll even be sure to post some pictures, too!