A Little Bathroom Humor...

I apologize for this post. I’ve never been a huge fan of potty pictures. But what mother doesn’t have a picture of their little potty trainee sitting on the throne stashed away in a photo album somewhere? I know my mom does. I have seen some of Kyle. Yes, it is a really sick tradition. But I just couldn’t resist! What a great little sister Anastyn is holding Matty’s hand and singing her songs for a little moral support!! Against my better judgment, I had to grab the camera and capture this cute little moment…

**Warning** I would advise you to discontinue reading this post now if you are uncomfortable with the word “poop”. If "poop" as a topic of discussion makes you gag, it is suggested that you immediately exit this blog site. : )

I don’t know when our potty training days will be over. Not soon enough I am sure. But someday my children will be able to go to the bathroom all by themselves and I will forget about the diapers, the stinky messes, the number of panties that had to go in the trash can, the number of times that I completely lost my grip and freaked out because poop was everywhere, and the countless hours spent trying to hammer civilized bathroom procedures into their heads. So, I must record some of the funny moments that come with the territory…even if it grosses you out. : )

Anastyn is going to hate me someday for this (sorry, bug). She is a very curious and observant child. Let’s just say she doesn’t miss much…and that includes things that end up in the toilet. : ) The other day she did her duty and was delighted to announce that she had “made a green one”! I was trying really hard not to laugh. I said, “Wow, Anastyn!” Then in a very matter-of-fact voice she informed me, “Now I’m gonna make a blue one!” I giggled and told her, “I don’t think you can!” To which she responded, “How about pink?”

Most kids enjoy looking at the clouds and finding shapes. You know, things like bunny rabbits and cars. Well, the other day my little “stinker” was analyzing her poop and found a DINOSAUR! I’ll admit…I looked. And I saw it too. : )

I am so sorry if you are sick to your stomach now. You can’t say I didn’t warn you. But I’ll be willing to bet you’re laughing. : ) Have a great day!!

First Day!

Well! We made it through day 1 of kindergarten!! This was a big step for Matty and me and we both had to be really, really brave! Surprisingly, neither of us shed any tears and I wasn't as much of a nervous wreck as I thought I would be. :)

So far I am very impressed with her teachers and all the people that are helping her out while she is there! She needs quite a bit of extra help and everyone seems more than willing to provide it for her. I am confident that she is going to LOVE going to kindergarten! And it is going to be such a good experience for her.

I took some pictures of Matty in her new clothes before we left for the school. She looked so cute - and so BIG. Sniff, sniff. :) After school she came home and immediately took off the outfit I had carefully put together for her big day and...well, you can see for yourself. Quite the fashionista. :) Oh - and the Bermuda Triangle stuck again!! We finally had to buy that 6th pair of glasses!!

While Matty was at school, Anastyn and I were able to spend some one-on-one time together. We had so much fun baking cookies, dancing, and making funny faces for the camera. Anastyn did miss Matty quite a bit. She kept asking if we could go get her from school! It will be good for us to spend a little more time together - just the two of us!!

Life is flying by. My little babies are gowing up. It is exciting, but when I stop and really think I get sad. Potty training stinks (literally) and chasing kids is exhausting. But those sweet morning hugs and those angelic voices calling me "Mommy" are precious and treasured. And probably before I know it, will be replaced by rolling eyes and slamming doors. Can't wait.