Hope at the end of the rainbow!

Well, as you have read in the past, my life has consisted of potty training a very stubbern little boy. Well, today I have to say, there is hope at the end of the rainbow! We went to the zoo with my mom, sister, and two sister-in-laws plus all of our kids. Eddie wanted to wear his Elmo underwear so badly that I told him he could, but if he pee-peed in them, then he would have to wear a diaper. After many bribes and forcing, we made it through the entire trip to the zoo with no accidents. Wahoo!!! I was so proud of him and he was pretty proud of himself. We unfortunately had a pretty big accident after we got home, but he didn't like it at all and I'm not sure he'll do it ever again because he hated how it felt! I think we have broken through and potty training can't get anything but better from here!! I post pictures when he gets his new underwear with Grandma!

Potty Training Stress

Well, after the first three days, hope is not lost, but boy has this become stressful!! Even candy isn't working on this little boy all of the time. On Sunday evening, Eddie pee-peed on the couch and we yelled at him and told him that he couldn't have candy unless he went in the potty chair and he said "no thank you". So, I tried again on Monday and we had another "accident" on the floor in the kitchen while I was feeding Gordon, so no candy and I was done for the day!! Diaper went on the rest of that day and the next with no candy for him. Today I thought we would try again and he pee-peed on my leg while sitting on my lap, so the diaper went back on until this evening. Finally, we may make a breakthrough (okay, maybe not, but at least I can wish!) He didn't want to wear his diaper any more, so he went in his bedroom and took the diaper off while we were in the other room. The next thing we know, he is in the bathroom and we hear, "I did it, Eddie did it!!" We did a dance and yelled hurray and gave him a piece of gum. He was so proud of himself, but we'll see if it will last for another day tomorrow. I'll keep you posted!

Going Strong on Day Three!

Day two went well, although there was no way for it not to go well when he was naked all day for potty training! He didn't have any accidents though and that is the point! Today, however, he has on underwear and still made it to the bathroom, so we are hopeful. We have plans this afternoon, so the challenge will be to see if he can make it while we are out and about! I think it's almost time for Eddie to go shopping with Grandma!!

Potty Training is Here!!!

We have begun the potty training stage. We'll see how it goes over the next few days, but so far only one accident (although we did just start today!) We'll keep you posted and put up pictures of his new underwear when he goes shopping with Grandma!!

The Grand Floral Parade

We have decided if the weather is going to be nice, we are going to be there. We are going to sit pretty much where we sat for the Starlight Parade by the library at 11th and Taylor. It should be a good spot for it once again. It may be a bit sunny, but sunscreen will be plentiful! If anyone wants to join us, you are more than welcome to!!

Parade Week Continues!

We have made it to the middle of the week and to the Junior Rose Parade. I wasn't sure if I was going to try and go by myself with the kids, but it just so happened that Auntie Erin wanted to go also, so we took the kids for a fun afternoon. On the way and when we got there it was overcast and perfect parade weather. We lathered up with sunscreen and started to enjoy the parade just in time for the sun to shine down hard. Auntie Erica's sister-in-law brought some umbrellas and let us borrow them for the kids, so even though they were hot, it could have been MUCH worse! It was a fun parade with candy throwing and everything for kids, so the kids enjoyed it, although they seemed to be most excited about the slurpees afterwards! (Poor Celeste was so hot she couldn't smile - funny girl!!)