Potty Training

Bethany is now potty trained!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We started sometime around the first part of October. She had no interest but it was time. We did the typical stuff (took her to the potty every however minutes, did the rewards, pretty panties, etc,etc..), but she had NO interest. She would kick and scream and cry and throw the biggest fit you've ever seen. She didn't want to be a big girl, she wanted to be a baby! After a few days I had to take a break. So we started over again the next Monday. That day I took her every twenty minutes and made her sit for 5 minutes. I didn't try to make her go like I had the times before where I would make her sit 20-30 minutes before finally giving up. All she had to do was sit for 5 minutes. The first day she was not liking me. The second day was a little better. She went sometimes, but mostly had "accidents". Then on the third day it was just like something clicked or she decided Mommy was going to win this one no matter what. SO she has really taken off with it and has done GREAT. I'm sure it didn't hurt that Grandpa was giving her quarters every time she went in the potty, but whatever works....... I am extremely glad to be done with diapers. I still think potty training has to be my absolute least favorite part of being a parent.

PS She informed us a few weeks ago that I was NOT carrying a diaper bag, it was a "panty bag". LOL

Post #201

I noticed my last post was #200! I know most of those were in the beginning and I've been a terrible blogger. My apologies. I just hate to post without a picture. My computer is ancient and i can't even upload pictures off of my new camera onto it. So that means....I don't post much. The last few months have been CrAZy! As you all probably know already, James got a new job back in July. Things just fell into place and we felt like God was leading us in the direction He wanted us to go. The girls and I stayed here since we couldn't afford to live in both places. James has been staying with friends. He comes up every weekend to see us. Needless to say, it has been a stressful few months. Eventually the girls and I moved in with Mom and Dad and Megan has been going to school in B'ville. Her new teacher is Mrs Dautermann. She has not done as well socially/emotionally in this school, but her intelligence keeps shining through. She has been a trooper and rarely complains. We are getting ready to move here in about two weeks. After much deliberation, we have decided to homeschool next semester. Homeschooling has always been in the back of our minds and now seems like a good time to do it. We will be living with some friends for a little while so that would mean at least one more, maybe two more, schools this year. I just can't do that to her. I will let you know how that is going. Bethany is still our little ornery one. She usually gets up in the morning with a smile on her face and is ready to start playing as soon as her feet hit the floor. Both of my girls are such a delight!
The holidays are coming up and we are READY. I've done quite a bit of my shopping and can't wait to finish up. I've got a lot to do over the next few weeks, but I am ready to get it done. The girls and I are going down on the 22nd to stay. I need to figure out what i need to take/not take and start packing. I also have christmas shopping to do, school curriculum to figure out, and the regular holiday stuff to finish up. Plus I am already thinking about Megan's birthday party. Not to mention all of the emotions that come along with all of the above. It will be a roller coaster ride for sure, but I am going to hang on tight. :)
Hang in there with me on this blog (if you haven't given up yet) and hopefully I will do better in the coming year. I love you guys!