Thursday, April 17, 2008

I guess I'm potty training Ben

April 15, 2008


Benjamin woke up with a dry diaper, I think for the first time ever. I thought, "If I put another diaper on him he's just going to pee in it right away. He usually always wakes up with a very full diaper, oftentimes also with a wet bed and wet jammies because he pees so much during the night. So, I just had an idea, I said, "Ben, let's go pee pee in the toilet. So I quickly pulled out the little potty seat and plopped it on the toilet and no sooner than Ben sat down did he go pee pee! I took him to the toilet several times that day and had him pee. I left his diaper or a pull up on him that I had saved from Jacob, and he did pee in that once, and when it came time for pooping, he started to go in his diaper and stopped. He told me that he wanted to poop in the toilet, but I said it was too late once he had gone in his diaper. I went to clean him up and saw that there wasn't very much poop, he was also still telling me he wanted to poop in the toilet. So, I put him on the toilet and he finished in it! Yay Ben! So, that's why I say I guess I am potty training Ben. I was going to wait another month or so, but I guess he's ready. I was gone all day Saturday, so daddy was in charge. He took him pee once, but the rest was all in a diaper or a pull up. He is not yet to the stage of telling me when he has to go, he is still learning what it feels like to need to potty, but I can tell he is learning and telling me is just around the corner! After this it will just be Peyton, and from what I hear, girls are a lot easier to potty train, please don't tell me otherwise, I hate potty training!






Ben's first pee pee on the toilet!



This is the cheering on that Ben received when he got back into their bedroom!





Reading a new book everytime he sits on the toilet. Even to pee he wants a book!




"Mommy, I went poo poo!"

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Jacob changes a diaper, again.

A few months ago when I was at the end of my pregnancy, one Sunday I was not feeling well and Jacob took it upon himself to get Ben out of the tub and get him completely dressed! He got his diaper on and his undershirt and pants and shirt and tie on. He even got his shirt tucked in and his shoes and socks on. Well, this time I asked if he could change Ben's diaper, it was just pee. He told me he didn't know how to change a diaper, like wiping and stuff. He did it though! Good job Jabob!








Saturday, April 12, 2008

TOFW






Wow, what a fun filled and uplifting day. I am so ready to continue on in my Joyful life.
I spent all of my day with Peyton, and most of it with Stephanie White. I got to see many friends and familiar faces and was surprised and happy to see Cristy Michaelson!
There were very funny women and beautiful songs, Kenneth Cope and Mercy River.

Peyton was very well behaved and I really look forward to more mother daughter activities with her. After Time Out for women a group of girls went to Sweet Tomatoes for dinner. I came home to 3 bathed children and a house that was no messier than when I left this morning, thanks Ty!


Friday, April 11, 2008

Rodger Rockas


Ok, so I know that Tyler and I don't go on enough dates, but when we do, I always have so much fun! I love realizing over and over again that I love the man I married.




















We got tickets for Rodger Rockas for Christmas from Tyler's parents. We got and asked for them the last few Christmas's because we always have such a great time there. We get a wonderful meal and a great show. Last time we went we saw the King and I and learned that hericots vert are just green beans and you say it "hair ih co vair" This time we saw "All Shook Up" a play based on Elvis's songs. It was very funny. Our table was right up front, literally pushed into a corner of the stage. At first we were worried that we might be too close, but it was really neat. At many points in the play we had actors right in front of us and to the left of us, I could have touched them, I could have maybe smelled their breath if I tried! We got brought into the play a few times too. There are a few parts where the main character, "Chad" Talks about how he's been with a lot of women and he smiled and motioned towards me and then gave Tyler a "sorry Man." kind of look. Another part this uptight mayor lady talks about how the troublemakers are always good looking guys and she looks at Tyler and smiles! How fun! Our dinner was great too, I had New York Steak and Tyler had catfish, they were both really good. If you look at Tylers picture you can see part of the set in the background. I can't wait to go again next year!

my cute kids

Peyton hanging out in her swing.



This picture does not do this outfit justice.
Ben playing on the computer, one of his favorite things to do.
Jacob doing his homework.
Peyton wearing a cute outfit from my friend Tracy. Thanks Tracy!



Thursday, April 10, 2008

The missing shoe is found!

April 10, 2008
Our top soil and decomposed granite has arrived. After weeks of hard work on Tyler's part, the sprinklers are done as well as the drainage system! Tyler spent so much time digging and shoveling and digging and filling in trenches and now we are ready for some new dirt! The DG, or decomposed granite is for the new pathway.






April 11, 2008 Benjamin loves helping, especially outside and in the dirt.



Can you beleive that this shoe was found?! Ben lost it in the mud during some of the digging. When Tyler was filling in the drainage trench it turned up. Even more surprising was that after I washed them, the pair is in decent enough condition to pass along to my nephews!






Now it's time to plant and lay sod, I can't wait to have a yard again!!!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Micah's first piano lesson!

Micah and Jennifer


During his lesson





Micah has been begging to take piano lesons for the last few years and we finally got him going.


He was so excited all day long. My friend Jennifer ( who I've known since elementary




school) is teaching him in her home. She has an amazing backyard, well, 3 backyards really. She


lives in between her sister-in-law's family and her brother-in-law's family and there are no

fences seperating their yards. There is a pool in the middle and a huge wooden play structure


and lots of kids and toys to play with. Jacob and Ben had a blast playing everywhere while




Micah had his lesson and Micah had fun playing after his lesson while Jennifer and I visited. She


all but had to help me pry them away when it was time to go. Thank you Jennifer for giving him lessons and for your hospitality, I hope we never overstay our welcome! After his lesson on our drive home I asked him if he liked it and he said, "Yes, but I didn't learn to read music yet." All in good time honey! He is so good about practicing and when we missed practice due to a busy schedule he made sure to double up the next day. I wish I had had as much dedication as he does.


The boys playing on the playstructure.