On This Day in History...

...Reid pooped in the potty!

I need to catch up on blogging but couldn't let this one pass without being noted.

It was mid-bathtime, so once we got back in the tub and finished, we hurried downstairs for a celebratory popsicle and popcorn with marshmallows - one of Reid's favorite snacks. I'm aiming to make this new idea as appealing as possible until the habit forms.

I have been feeling yucky all day but suddenly I'm a little perkier... what a great way to end the day for mom! Hooray! :)

Sick Days...

Following the big snow event, Reid started getting a sick. Nothing too horrible - just a lot of coughing and yuckiness in his chest. The usual for him.

School here was closed 2 full days last week for the snow, which did not affect Reid's preschool schedule, but when regular school opened 2 hours late on Wednesday that meant his school would not open at all. I was bummed but it turned out to be a good thing, since that is the day the sickness really set in. Thursday was the worst overall - we didn't leave the house the entire day, which is a major feat for us.

Reid's appetite was down for 4 or 5 days. I don't think he ate a single "real" meal the entire time. He's back to normal now, though.

Here's what we did do during our sick days...

This was on Thursday. He slept super late and we both stayed in pj's the majority of the day. Here he's just watching some TV in his winter hat. Why not?

Still in pj's... and yes, that's a potty seat on his head. You can tell he had perked up a little. :)

Two days later: Feeling much better, outside "measuring" something for Daddy. He loves to use the measuring tape. Take note of the fact that he is outside in shorts and a t-shirt not even a week after the big snow storm. Gee do you think the crazy weather would have contributed to his sickness? Gotta love a 5-inch snow and 80-degree weekend, all in the same week!

Random December Highlights

So, I have some catching up to do on the blog. I know, I know. Here are some fun things that don't necessarily fit into any other category but deserve to be shared:

12/20/08 was declared "No More Diapers Day!" After several failed potty training attempts, I decided to make it a household holiday. Lots of build-up, a special breakfast of cinnamon rolls with a candle to blow out, and the ceremonial throwing away of the diapers. We have been diaper-free since, though not necessarily poop- and pee-free. You know how that goes... but so far, so good!

Reid and me at the crazy Christmas house in Mauldin. LOVE that place!

Bundled up to watch the Mauldin Christmas parade. It was C-O-L-D that day.

We had great seats right at the beginning of the route. (Notice the big jug of hot chocolate, too!)

Four Generations... my mom and Granny came to visit on the same weekend Santa came to our house for the party. Here were are at Falls Park.

Check out my Thomas undies...

So, here's the video of Reid in his Thomas undies. We are still doing well on the potty training. We've had a few days without an accident, though much of that is mommy's doing, not necessarily Reid's. Still, we're progressing. Enjoy!

Riding the "Potty Train"...

So, we are officially potty training. We have tried for a few days before to see how Reid would respond and it wasn't good so we stopped. But, this time, we have been at it a week now and there is definite progress.

Reid still hasn't really "asked" to use the potty - I just take him now and then. I've been trying to let him know that he can tell me if he needs to go but I think he is still learning the sensation and doesn't think that quick on his feet just yet. But, he is loving his Cars pull-ups - not to mention the Elmo and Thomas big boy undies - and has had two dry nighttime diapers in a row now. Good progress.

He's a little younger now than some of the other boys we know were when they started this process. Maybe it will take us a little longer in the end but we can't turn back now!

I have a video of him in his undies, too, but am having technical difficulties getting it to load. I'll work on it and maybe include it next time.