Heaven

Day 2 of potty training, success! One accident, when we got back from dropping off the babysitter and he had clothes on; none while he was naked. We went out 2 more times, once to get the oil changed and the car washed, and he was able to hold it until we got back; and once on a stroller walk to 7-Eleven to get a slurpee--he drank it on the way home and still managed to wait to pee until we were at home. He even did #2 in the potty, yay! I tried to jump start his system with chocolate milk and a Fiber One brownie; I think it worked!

After I tucked him into bed, I heard him reading to himself, "A Potty For Me," by Karen Katz. He's been obsessed with it the last 2 days, which is funny to me because we've had it for over a year and I've read it to him practically every night at bathtime and he hasn't really cared. But I guess now that he's going thru it, it makes more sense to him. He was reading the book out loud, word for word, from memory, and he even said the phrases just how I say them. It was SOOO cute! My favorite part is when the kid pees his pants, "But Mom says, 'That's okay!'"

As I went up to check on him in bed just now, after I put Savannah to bed, he said, "Mommy, I want to go to heaven." Random. I said, "Me too." He said, "You know that ladder on my firetruck downstairs?" "Yes." "I will use that to climb up to heaven." Precious!! "Then, I will jump out of heaven onto the floor." Fun! He is so cute. Of course I told him we only can go to heaven when we die, if we believe in Jesus, but that Jesus is in our hearts right now, so we can talk to Him there. What a cutie, melted my heart.

Diaper Fairy

Well, today was day 1 of Potty Training Boot Camp, with your host, me. I'm off this week and I decided it would be great time to bite the bullet and "get 'er done." The diaper fairy came last night and brought Jackson 2 new cars and took all of his Pull-ups. We went nude all day, fluid-loaded, and he actually managed to pee in the potty 25 times, evidenced by the number of stickers in his new sticker book. That means he also ate 50 M&Ms. Man. Bad momma. I need to move on to apple slices. :) No #2 yet today, but I'm going to try chocolate milk tomorrow and see if that can stimulate things. I also ordered a hedge trimmer that he's been dying to have, and it is scheduled to come tomorrow, hopefully in time to reward him when he finally does #2 in the potties. And best part about today...no accidents! I'm so proud of my big boy, he must have been ready, and God is blessing me today because it didn't have to go this well. I'm so tired of asking, "Do you have to go potty?" I need to make a recording of myself saying that and play it every 10 minutes. :) Way to go, Jackson!

11 Months Old!

Dear Savannah, you are 11 months old! Amazing. You are growing so fast! You still only have 1 tooth, which limits what you can eat. You've started making raspberries at me when I try to feed you baby food, which doesn't make me a very happy camper when you splatter me with golden-colored slop. You get into so much trouble! We had to buy a gate corral to keep you in one place. You don't walk yet, but you cruise like a champ and are getting more and more bold with balancing on your own standing. You have NO FEAR, which scares me. Just tonight, you managed to climb up into Jackson's bulldozer bed and were about to just leap off the other side. Heart attack, me. You love Jackson's cars and trucks. You will NOT let me put bows or hats on your head anymore, darn. You still wear size 4 diapers and 12-18 month clothes. You babble a lot, but you are starting to point to people when I name them and to things in a book. You like to look at your books a lot, especially when Daddy is reading to you. You still nurse like a champ, and you smile at EVERYONE. You are so sweet, I can't believe in 1 month you will be 1 year old! I love you, munchkin!

Daily Fun

Savannah is sooo close to standing! She'll let go for a sec and balance for maybe 10 seconds before chickening out and falling down. It's really cute. Or she'll let go to transfer from the couch to the table or to me. She's so funny, if she wants me to hold her (or nurse her) she'll LEAP onto me from way too far away so that she practically face plants into my, uh, milk. It's hilarious.

Jackson makes me laugh so hard every day! We're working up to potty training in a week or so. Wish me luck! The diaper fairy is coming to take all his diapers. It worked with the paci, we'll see how this one goes. He is one stubborn kid.

We started new prayer together at bedtime:
"Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
Guard me thru the starry night
Awaken me at morning's light.
God bless..." and then we list all of our friends and family. He's getting the hang of it, it's cute.

Also, he's starting to share more with Savannah, giving her something and saying, "Here, Savannah, you can have this toy." He makes her laugh so much, it just melts my heart. They actually crack each other up, and I have no idea what they are laughing at. It's great!

That's all for now, just wanted to write a few memories, this time is the beset!

First Tooth!

Savannah finally has her first tooth, at 10 months old! It's on her bottom right side. Yay!

10 Months Old!

Dear Savannah,

You are 10 months old...the time is flying by, but you are still my little princess. Your joy is amazing, it inspires me daily and reminds me of God's love. You touch all those who see you with your joy, it's beautiful. You still are scooting around on your bottom, but you are very proficient at this unique way of locomotion. You pull to stand and cruise along the furniture with ease. You are sleeping in your own bed, waking up about once per night, and "crying it out" for you usually means 10-15 minutes; not too shabby! You still ADORE your brother, and he loves you! He likes to sing, "Hey, little cuteness, hey little cute!" and say, "She is SO adorable!" It's precious! You still say Mama and Dada interchangeably, eat solids including puffs/cheerios, wear 12-18 month clothes and size 4 diapers. In 2 months, you will be one year old, I can't even believe it. I am starting to plan your birthday party, how fun! I love you so much, and I am so blessed to have you in my life. You truly are my sunshine.

"and said to Him, 'Do you not hear what these children are saying?' And Jesus said to them, 'Yes; have you never read, "Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies you have prepared praise for yourself?"'"

9 Months Old!

Dear Savannah,

You are 9 months old! You have grown by leaps and bounds this month. You are pulling to stand, creeping along furniture, throwing balls, and scooting on your bottom (your version of crawling). You only say Da-da, and you are certainly Daddy's little girl. You are very patient with your brother, and Jackson is learning how to be much more gentle with you. You love to watch him play, and you really really want to play with whatever it is he is playing with. You just started eating puffs today; otherwise, your diet is still breast milk and baby food. You had your doctor's appointment today, and you weigh 21 pounds and are 29.25 inches long. Wow! You still wear size 4 diapers and size 12 months clothes. Tonight, we are trying you in your crib in your room; you are getting way too big to sleep with Mommy and Daddy! Your favorite toy is probably Jackson's plastic tools, but you pretty much will play with anything. You have such a twinkle in your eye, you are such a happy baby. We love you so much!

Love, Mommy