Almost 2 weeks ago I was talking to a friend about Lilly's potty habits. I know, do I talk about anything else??? I was lamenting that she was still pooping in her underwear and we weren't making any progress. This friend, we'll call her "Mighty woman of wisdom and knowledge" suggested a jar of small toys in the bathroom... things that could be seen, and that would be immediate and tangible rewards for going where she was supposed to go. Lilly and I made a trip to Target and she picked out about 10 items that were each a few dollars or less.
For about 5 days she talked about getting the toys, but I kept scrubbing little undies. Then, behold, out of the blue last Friday evening, while we were at a cabin in Tahoe, she announced, "I have to go poo poo." Off we scurried to the bathroom, and there has been no looking back! (Pretend you can hear me singing with glee on top of a mountain...much like in The Sound of Music.)
Fortunately, I'd had the sense to pack 2 of the toys from the jar in with our cabin stuff. I figured it was pointless at the time, but better safe than sorry. Boy, was I glad! We ended up picking up a couple more trinkets along the way to get through the long weekend, because I certainly did not want to stop this train that had finally taken off!
So, hopefully this will conclude the TMI posts about bathroom habits. At least until the next child is being potty trained. (Oh Lord, give me strength. I don't even want to think about that.)
And in closing, I just have to share... While at Target yesterday I saw a doll whose box clearly and proudly said, "I really poop!" Really?? A pooping doll?? I'm celebrating NOT cleaning up poop for 5 glorious days in a row. Why would I want a doll that poops??
If anyone ever buys that for Lilly they will be taking it home with them or possibly shot.
Have a great day!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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Wild Things
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Update on "Decisions, decisions"
I'd been wondering if I should post an update on this, and then got a comment asking about it. So... here goes.
Remember that whole post about pursuing fertility treatments for child # 2? I am thankful for the prayers that were prayed on our behalf, because we feel solid in our decision.
Despite the thoughts and feelings that were triggered by my birthday, I/we feel certain that going down that road (of further testing/treatment) is not the way for us. There are several reasons that led to this, most of which I'm not comfortable putting out in blog land, but it all boils down to the fact that I know that it would not be wise for me to pursue a pregnancy. The easiest way to describe where I'm at now is this... (I say "I" because it was me feeling the pull to try in the first place. Elliott was supportive of whatever I needed to do.) I know in my gut that our kids are both to come to us through adoption. I may feel occasional losses regarding not being the only mother my kids have had, but that's okay.
One of my friends really helped me get this with an analogy. She was talking about how even in birthing your children you can have disappointments. A woman who has her heart set on a natural birth can end up having a cesarean and feel like she missed out on something important. She might always feel a little sad about what she didn't get to experience, but it doesn't mean that she needs a natural birth to be whole. Sometimes there are just things in life that don't go the way we thought they would, and it's okay to feel sad about them sometimes. I don't know if that translates, but it was exactly what I needed to hear to put this in the proper place.
So, we just updated our profile with Birth Connection since our other one was a year old. We're antsy and anxious and want another child yesterday, but keep reminding ourselves that God will bring the right child at the right time, just like he did with Lilly.
And as for the tough parts of adoption, I know they're there. Perhaps knowing some things will make it easier this next time. And while there will not doubt be surprises and challenges along the way, I trust that God is right with us as we bump along the road he put us on.
Remember that whole post about pursuing fertility treatments for child # 2? I am thankful for the prayers that were prayed on our behalf, because we feel solid in our decision.
Despite the thoughts and feelings that were triggered by my birthday, I/we feel certain that going down that road (of further testing/treatment) is not the way for us. There are several reasons that led to this, most of which I'm not comfortable putting out in blog land, but it all boils down to the fact that I know that it would not be wise for me to pursue a pregnancy. The easiest way to describe where I'm at now is this... (I say "I" because it was me feeling the pull to try in the first place. Elliott was supportive of whatever I needed to do.) I know in my gut that our kids are both to come to us through adoption. I may feel occasional losses regarding not being the only mother my kids have had, but that's okay.
One of my friends really helped me get this with an analogy. She was talking about how even in birthing your children you can have disappointments. A woman who has her heart set on a natural birth can end up having a cesarean and feel like she missed out on something important. She might always feel a little sad about what she didn't get to experience, but it doesn't mean that she needs a natural birth to be whole. Sometimes there are just things in life that don't go the way we thought they would, and it's okay to feel sad about them sometimes. I don't know if that translates, but it was exactly what I needed to hear to put this in the proper place.
So, we just updated our profile with Birth Connection since our other one was a year old. We're antsy and anxious and want another child yesterday, but keep reminding ourselves that God will bring the right child at the right time, just like he did with Lilly.
And as for the tough parts of adoption, I know they're there. Perhaps knowing some things will make it easier this next time. And while there will not doubt be surprises and challenges along the way, I trust that God is right with us as we bump along the road he put us on.
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