Cloud Watching

The boys and I were driving somewhere during our stay in Windsor/Harrow. It was one of those beautiful days; a bright blue sky dappled with big white clouds forming various creatures and other imaginary objects. The boys and I had never cloud-watched before so I didn't really expect them to look for objects in the sky. Before long Jameson looked up and said, "Look Mommy, it's a smiley face in the clouds. Grandpa is in Heaven and he put the smiley face in the cloud for us." How simple and sweet.

Potty Training

OK, it's time. I can't avoid it any longer. It's time to potty train Stellan. Yeah, so he's almost 3 (on Wednesday) it's not like I'm rushing things. I just wanted it to be as easy as it was for Jameson (he practically trained himself). We tried it a bit while we were staying in Canada but I didn't push things, he was out of his element. Now that we have been home for a few days I figure it's time for a whole-hearted effort.
He is pretty good with peeing, as long as he doesn't get distracted. If he's busy playing he might forget to actually go to the toilet and will end up peeing his pants. Pooping was a big issue, he always said that "it doesn't work". I decided to offer a reward, 2 M & M's everytime he pooped. (2 for his brother too, just to be fair.) That worked a bit. Then I finally decided on a BIG reward. A new Geotrax train once he was all done with potty training. It is quite an incentive for him. The train is sitting on our fridge, just waiting for the day that we say good-bye to diapers.
Today is day one and I have to say, no accidents! Yippee! Let's hope the diapers are coming to an end!

I'm back...let's try this again

OK, I realize it has been a while since I actually sat down and typed something here. Being in Canada for 6 and a half weeks (4 weeks without internet access) is my excuse. :)

I'll try to remember some of the fun/interesting/crazy things that have happened so I can write about them.