with apologies to Heather of the EO for toying with her name…
Another week that has me spinning like a top. But it’s full of all sorts of good things. Things that seem like such ordinary rites of passage for kids are happening and they feel pretty extraordinary in all their ordinariness.
Ellen is taking a ballet camp. Her head may explode with happy.
We have our first house pets (since Samson), although they’re really just house guests. We’re baby-sitting our neighbors’ fish. Hours of entertainment for my little people and I don’t have to clean the fish bowl? Yes, please.
Ian showed off his mad cooking skillz and made pita pizzas for lunch one day. He’s gonna make a great daddy since he can make pizzas smile.
Sam is on another Lego kick. They’ve all been “inventing” things this week as we’ve studied Robert Fulton and his inventions. This is Sam’s latest pirate ship.
Finn tried out a bath in the big bathtub. He hated it. Lesson learned.
I finally bit the bullet and began potty training Willa. I know it’s a bit late, but I’ve been busy. I’ve got an extra set of hands here to help me this week because I still wasn’t sure how to balance nursing and schooling with running to the potty every five minutes.
Best decision ever.
My little pixie far exceeded my expectations and not only stayed mostly dry, she even TOLD me when she needed to go. And she did the “major business” in the potty tonight, too. She earned herself a Reese’s Cup.
Mira wasn’t too pleased to learn she couldn’t have the same candy as her sister. I told her when she pooped in the potty, she could have one, too. Which would explain this little episode in hilarity:
It didn’t get the result she wanted, but it sure made me smile.
These are the things that make my head spin and my heart full this week. What sort of ordinaries feel extraordinary to you tonight?
p.s. I didn’t forget Adam. He’s been under the weather for awhile now and, sadly, mostly sits and coughs. Stupid asthma. But he’s got a birthday coming. And I’m in PARTY PLANNING MODE. Gonna be fun!!!
My 9 year old son stood up and did the chicken dance at a baseball game tonight, along with a hundred other kids trying to win some free licorice. Not a big deal, but he is insanely shy about that kind of stuff so I was super proud of him!
Good luck with the potty-training! I think you were very wise to wait…hope it continues to run smoothly. =)
My just turned two year old, Bryant, has been telling me the past couple of days when he has done his business in his diaper. I’m psyching him up for after the move so that he’ll be set for potty training…and ignoring that I really should start now. Malachi is grabbing all the food he sees us try to put in our mouth…again ignoring until we get moved. However, today we celebrate the last birthday we’ll ever celebrate in this house and that makes me a bit sad.
Basically, lots of emotions all over the place and my children growing up too fast!
Yay for potty training! Enjoy!
No apology needed you silly goose.
I’m spinning right with you. like a top, for sure.
and potty. GO!!!
xo
Ellen is the prettiest ballerina I have ever seen. When did she get so big?