September 27th, 2010
Two posts in one day, amazing I know, but really this deserved its own thread so here it goes…
Potty training with Carleigh has been an on and off thing for some time now so I decided to dedicate this week to getting her trained for good. Mat and I have been talking to Carleigh about peeing on the potty and reading books about it for months now but had never taken the time to dedicate days to making the actual switch. After all – diapers are easier when going out.
After visiting with my Uncles Gary and Gary I learned that they had used Julie Felloms “Diaper Free Toddlers Program” and when we got home I started my search online. I am attempting to do the three day program with some twists to it to cater to Carleigh.
Here is a list of my key points:
- while at home for three days we take away all diapers
- we put a small trainer toilet in the living room where we spend most of the day so she doesn’t have to leave her toys to pee
- we made a special song and dance to sing when she makes it to the potty
- for the first three days I am giving her ample juice and water to make her pee more often
- if she doesn’t make the toilet I have a stack of rags and cleaner so that she can help clean it up
- I couldn’t stay in the house ALL day like the system asks, so when we did go out I made sure it was just after her going potty and we wouldn’t stay out for more than an hour, and even then she wore big girl panties
- when she poos on the potty we have a special reward of fairy sparkles to spray on her arms (thanks tink!)
- I know the night time will still be hard so just before she goes to bed she will wear a diaper and first thing in the morning she goes on the potty and no more diapers for the day
Day one was much better than expected. I had to put the toilet paper up high so Luke wouldn’t get to it, but Carleigh only had two accidents (very small) and even was ok going to the bathroom at Jason’s House when we went to visit him. I will keep updates as to her progress.
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September 27th, 2010
So the picture a week failed miserably at some point I just ended up forgetting about it. A lot has happened since my last post and we are beginning to embark on new roads…
Carleigh and Luke are growing like weeds. Luke is already at the brink in his 12month sized clothes and fits comfortably in most 18 month sized stuff. He now has six teeth, the last four all came in at the same time (no fun) and he is standing up on his own and will try taking several steps unassisted… I am sure it won’t be long until he just takes off. Carleigh is finally starting to outgrow her 2T clothes at least in the tops, her shorts and pants are perfect for the time being. She now also sings her alphabet and can count to 14.
A few weeks ago Mat and I took the kiddos to the Zoo for the umpteenth time and it is amazing to see the changes in the kids actions. Carleigh now likes to find the animals in their exhibits and count them while Luke is now showing interest in the animals (at least the brightly colored ones).
In any case, I plan on writing a bit more about the kids, if nothing else, to be able to go back later and re-live their developments.
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July 8th, 2010
What started out as an attempt by a very mean spirited person to cause our family nothing but headaches became a very easy lesson to learn. We found out a few weeks ago that we needed a permit for our bathroom project completed in January of 2009. We pulled the info off the sight so as not to encourage anyone to do something they shouldn’t and called code enforcement. It seemed incredibly daunting at first, but in fact was very easy. The gentleman I worked with from code enforcement was very nice and helped me figure out the proper steps to take. I went to the building department not completely sure of what I needed to do, and they were even more helpful. The main guy there actually brought out a checklist of everything I needed to submit our fixes and even pulled out a sample of what it should look like. I must say I was not expecting that much help. He made it so easy I went home and in one day got together everything we needed – it helped that we had taken pictures of everything and documented it.
If anyone has any questions on building codes I highly recommend going to the main city hall building and asking the people who work there because they made it so easy. So all in all it ended up working out for the best, we are permitted now and just have to set up the inspection when we get a free day.
So thank you to the awful individual that has nothing better to do with his time than make others as miserable as he clearly is, because what came of it ended up being a better understanding of the correct way to get things done.
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May 28th, 2010
I realize with less than a month left until Carleigh turns two I haven’t documented the things she likes at this age… This past year has been filled with baby dolls, dress up, and balls of any shape and size. In the last month we have gotten more chances to play outside and Carleigh is becoming a huge fan of outdoor toys like balls and sidewalk chalk. She still loves coloring and playing with play-doh, but she LOVES to be outside. So last year she loved dogs, and while she still does, she has broadened her love to include many zoo animals like the Mingos (flamingos).
As far as food, Carleigh is trying new foods, but starting to no longer eat the veggies she used to like. I find myself pureeing them just so she will keep eating them. At least she will eat them 
She loves fruit snacks, granola bars, pretzles, mandarin oranges and meatloaf. Not too bad a list if I do say so myself.
Life is great with the family and I look forward to the many new likes and changes in both our kiddos.
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April 16th, 2010
Super Cute Luke with a full tummy! Look mom no mess this time 
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