These days we hang out inside a lot, playing Fisher Price computer games and watching Baby Einstein. Today we actually got out to the grocery store (Me and both girls) in the snow and cold all by ourselves. It went okay, but I don't think I'll do that in this weather again; I was sure glad for the bag-boy's help! I'm so excited for warm weather to arrive- hopefully as soon as possible!!
I've been trying my best lately to potty train Avery (does anyone do this professionally because I'd love to hire out!). I've tried different tactics, but now she just asks to go poop every 20 minutes (to no avail) and then ventures to poop in her underpants later without a warning. It's frustrating to be with her on the potty half the day with no success and the other half she's actually doing it in her pants. She's a smart kid, I don't really understand what's going wrong and I'm sure it's just something I have or haven't done. If you've got any suggestions for this scenario, please share.
Avery has still been a very sweet, loving, smart, and talkative child, but lately she's developed quite the whine. I know she's been teething lately, but I'm still not sure why all the whininess. I hope whatever the matter is, we can take care of it or it will pass. Kids always have phases.
Being a mom, I wish I could delight my child all the time. I try to catch myself if I discipline too much and take some time to just lolly-gag with my child. Those are some fun and precious moments. Avery is such a fun little girl and I can't help but feel that these moments are going by too fast. I want to take enough time to enjoy her.
Aspen is a good baby; she's not spitting up as much. She always eats well. She still has trouble with gas (I bought some Gripe Water today and hope it helps). She goes to bed around midnight but has done well lately with only waking up once during the night after that (hopefully that keeps up)! She can smile and has many scared faces when she's troubled with gas. Poor little one. She's a sweet one. I love her pucker-lip face as in "Ooo, what's this?"
Now for the fun part: Pictures!
(above) Aspen? Think again! It's Avery...
This one is Aspen! Aspen has bluer eyes at the moment and her face/cheeks are not as "full," but they really look a lot alike! (The nose especially.)
What I saw Sunday afternoon when I arrive home from church. Gotta love it.
We discovered a hammock in our backyard! Avery had a fun time!
Avery taking pictures of herself - quite good, eh?
Another one she took of herself - what a cutie! Or as Avery would say after she took the picture - "Cupe" (Cute). And would you look at all those teeth!
4 comments:
Katelyn is doing the same thing with the potty (its boring to sit and wait with her!). She recognizes the need to go, but doesn't actually do much on the potty. The most we've gotten is a toot. She thought she pooped. I think its just practice that finally makes that connection. I've had friends who let their child go pantsless in order to get them to go; also by putting them on the potty every 15 minutes; giving great praise when they go, but no punishment when they don't. But since I have not had any success yet, and because every child is different, I can only wish you the best of luck with your efforts. Its hard when you have a tiny one to take care of too!
Bonnie! What a sweet family! Congrats on number two. Your girls are adorable. As far as the potty thing goes, try to put her on backwards as something new. Also, another thing that worked with Avan was taking away his favorite thing which was cars,(sounds mean I know) but then he earned them back and knew that if he had an accident his cars would be taken. We also rewarded for good behavior. Let me know if that helped!
Oh! Please hire me to by Avery's potty trainer. Then I'll get to see you guys again. I have no experience, but I know I learned about it in one of my child development classes.
Wow. It is crazy how alike the girls look in that picture. I also liked the zonked out picture of Brian with Aspen.
Also, you are quite the trooper for taking both girls to the grocery store!
I love all these pictures! The girls look so alike, and Avery has so much personality! But my favorite picture has to be the one of Brian--classic. :):)
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