After changing a couple of diapers, opening the curtains, and letting the dogs out, I scrambled up an egg while Lee bounced in his bouncy seat. I was suddenly inspired and so decided that today would be the day to take potty training by storm. After a breakfast of yogurt and eggs (for Reese), (english muffin and egg for myself), we watched a show on Netflix (we got rid of cable 2 days ago) while I drank my tea and texted with Mama. I informed her of my big decision (potty training) and received the encouragement I craved.
We sent Dillon to work with leftovers for lunch and a kiss, put Lee in his sleep sack and down for a nap (at about 730), then Reese and I took a quick bath. I remembered a book I had been wanting, checked the library site and they had it, so I decided we would run by the library before our playdate.
Getting us dressed, Lee up and fed, diaper bag packed and out the door always feels like victory, so once on the road we jammed to 'Oh Happy Day' (per Reeses request). She did the motions and sang loudly (thanks to Kidventure, our kids Sunday morning program, she knows lots of songs by heart now). Lee, our happy and quiet baby, didnt make a peep as we drove along, as is typical.
Once at the library, we first made a beeline for the potty (success, until the automatic toilet flushed and Reese lurched off in fear) then headed upstairs and passed time roaming the aisles, Lee happy in the Ergo. We got a text from Alicia after a bit, saying they were home from the store and ready for us, so we made one last bathroom stop then got back in the car.
At Alicias, Reese and Anna quickly started playing and I laid out a blanket for Lee. Both girls shared and were sweet to each other which is more than I could say a few months ago, so it was nice to catch up with Alicia while they played picnic and Lee rolled around grabbing everything in sight. He rolls and chews. He sits up well with supervision.
Pretty soon it was time to eat so Reese hugged Anna and we made the short drive back to our house where I quickly slapped together a PB&J for Reese then fed Lee on the couch, just like we do most days. Reese sits at the table and eats while Lee nurses and me and her talk. When she finished we made a potty break again, put Lee to bed and then Reese. They both nap from about 1230-330 on average.
During their nap I boiled some chicken for dinner (poppyseed chicken casserole), then made several annoying calls to my Ob dr, then insurance, and after an hour finally had the information I needed. A little down time, then Reese was up at 3. She was Not happy to put on her panties and threw a tantrum when I took her diaper off. To deal, I offerred a snack and show which was effective, and I was able to non-chalantely slip her panties on her while Strawberry Shortcake played. Soon Lee was up so I fed him in his room while Reese finished her show.
Reese (peering out the window) screamed to let me know Toby was outside so we scrambled to get our coats and shoes on and soon joined him out front. Lee and I sat in the back of the car and watched the two of them take turns in pulling each other in the wagon. The sun was setting quickly and Lee started rubbing his eyes so we all headed in to finish up dinner prep and lay Lee down for a quick evening nap, then back out front to play with Toby a bit more until Daddy came home.
I filled Dillon in on all the insurance excitement (we MIGHT get $300 back, for an incorrect charge) then inside to all eat dinner where we all talked about our days. Then Dillon went to wake Lee up (Lee would sleep til morning if we let him!). Dillon played with the kids on the floor while I cleaned up dishes, then we all played. Lots of climbing pillows, london bridge, "Curd City" (a game Dillon invented in which he holds Lee and chases Reese- drooling or "curding" on her). Reese requested a fire (but neither Dillon or I wanted one) so I sent them all to Reeses room, turned out all the lights in the house and lit a candle in the middle of a circle of pillows, then we all sat around it. Reese was pleased.
Soon it was bedtime. I nursed Lee in the rocker in his room, lots of kisses then down for the night. When I emerged Reese was eating a bit more of her dinner from earlier then Dillon took her to room for books and then I joined them for prayers and kisses. Reese requested I stay and tickle her so I obliged, but just for a few seconds. We praised her for NOT ONE accident all day! So glad I didnt rush the potty training and waited til I was ready.
Now we are sitting on the coach in our usual form, and will likely either start an episode of Parenthood or Breaking Bad when I finish this.
This is a typical day, one that is more fulfilling than a blog can capture!
A couple of days ago was Halloween so here is a picture of my Olaf and Elsa
