Dear Nevaeh,
Potty training. Where do I begin....I suppose Day 1 is a good start. We dove head on into this adventure 3 days ago, though I introduced you the potty several months ago. You had peed in it a few times, but generally weren't interested and sometimes flat out cried for a diaper, and I wasn't going to push you. These past 3 days have been much better, and you have been as enthusiastic as me! Maybe more so. Allow me to elaborate...
Day 1. Oh, and let me establish that we're doing this the full out nakey way. You wake up in the morning and the diaper comes off, and stays off until nap time. You peed on the potty 4 times, and on the floor twice, and in your diaper during nap time and bed time. Great job for your first day! Except the one time you got super excited...so excited that you stood up and started doing the "Yay I peed!" Dance before you had finished peeing. We counted that as a success anyway ;-)
Day 2. Just as good as the first day, but a little grosser. You went potty while I did too, so I took that opportunity to teach you how to wipe yourself. Which you did like a champ. But then you thought you had to wipe up the pee in the potty, which meant submerging the toilet paper as well as your hand, in the potty. Gross, Nevaeh. Just gross! But still an accomplishment, and we definitely still did the victory dance. After we washed our hands.
Day 3. This was probably the most amusing day. We are really into the potty dances, celebrating and cheering. You are quick to announce "Mommy you hear it?! I pee! Yay! Look!" and give me a hug as I praise praise praise you. And you figured out after the first time that you need to stay on the potty until you are done with your business. What you apparently didn't have figured out yet is that your legs should stay together and down, instead of lifted into the air. Spread eagle, leaning back as if you were aiming for the Heavens. So the pee got halfway in the potty, and halfway...everywhere else. Don't worry, we still danced :-)
I love you, Dear Daughter. You make life so entertaining and interesting. You are so excited to become a Big Girl, and are so proud of yourself! As am I, sweetie. Mommy and Daddy are SO PROUD of the little lady you're turning into. I'm trying not to blink too much so I don't miss a single thing!
I'm sure we'll have more potty chronicles to come!
Love, Mommy
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November 4...day 4 of Potty Training...our best day yet!! I never pictured myself doing a dance around the house over poo...but alas, I have surprised myself. And so have you, my big girl! You woke up from your nap, so we whipped off the diaper and pulled out the potty. Like a pro, you sat down and did your business, we danced, and then we flushed it. Like always. About a minute later you came to me saying you wanted a diaper, but I said you didn't need one because you just peed on the potty, and you can just sit down if you needed to pee some more. You kept insisting, so I send "Fine, go get one." However, you weren't able to pull the diaper out of the box, because it was in a sealed bag, so you came bolting back into the living room with a terrified look on your face and threw yourself down on the potty. A few seconds into it, I began to smell something. Hmm...that's not pee I'm smelling! I thought maybe you were just farting. Then your daddy walked in the room and I looked toward him, and there on the floor by his feet was something that made me wonder for a second if we had a dog. You can imagine what I saw. No, we don't have a dog. We both gasped, then looked at you, sitting on the potty with a terrified expression, and then you started sobbing. "OH no! A mess! Oh no!" You were shattered at making a mess, and you kept glancing between your legs into the potty and sobbing harder, the most distraught look on your sweet face. It was obvious at this point you had wanted the diaper so you could poop, and then realized you couldn't hold it so ran into the room (Although half of it was umm..deposited...on the carpet) and sat on the potty and you did it! My big girl, you did it! And once we reassured you that it was amazing what you did, not a bad mess, you cheered with us. Cleaned you up, flushed it, ate some candy and danced! Our big girl...you are growing so fast. This potty training thing is going smoother than I thought, and I'm not the least bit upset at the few accidents you've had, or the dog-like log you left on our beige carpet ;-) Messes can be cleaned. Memories are made, and we want as many as possible to be positive and happy!
Happy growing, Nevaeh Christine <3
Love, Mommy
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Pain in my everything
Dear Baby Girl,
It has been a beautiful 10 months, feeling you grow in my belly. You are quite the energetic thing, and I have no doubt that energy is going to continue into the wee hours of the night once you're here. I can sense it; you are spirited and wild. Your brother was calm, though needy. You sister was content and watchful. You? You will be my challenge. I don't say this because I had a difficult pregnancy or because you cause me grief. Quite the opposite, my pregnancy with you has been 90% as breezy as my pregnancy with Nevaeh. I say this because already, before I even see your sweet face, I know your soul. I feel it in the way you power kick your brother and sister whenever they touch my belly. The possessive way you scoot over to push yourself against your daddy's hand, letting me and everyone know that he is yours. I feel it in the way you are always moving. No matter what, all I have to do is pause and think about you, and you start your acrobatics.
Now that we've established I know who you are and how you will be...let's prove it. Come on out. I am 39 weeks tomorrow, you have had an abundance of cooking time and the Dr. pegged you at 7 pounds 2 weeks ago, so I know you're plenty healthy. I know you are done because I can barely move. My feet and hands swell after a block of walking, my joints are all sore and tight, and I'm considering ordering a crane to help me hoist myself off the couch without cringing in uncomfortable achiness. I am grumpy and find myself aggravated for no reason at all. The nesting is in full throttle, and it's combating with my slight anemia and it's a cruel joke. It allows me to power clean one room before I collapse in exhaustion and need two days to recover, and by the time my energy returns, the room I cleaned has been disasterized by your fellow siblings and father.
Today is October 30th. Two days and it will be November 1st. I would absolutely love a November 1st baby. Let's have this one moment of cooperation and then you can carry on with your lifetime of challenges, ok?
I love you baby girl, can't wait to meet you!
Love, Mommy
It has been a beautiful 10 months, feeling you grow in my belly. You are quite the energetic thing, and I have no doubt that energy is going to continue into the wee hours of the night once you're here. I can sense it; you are spirited and wild. Your brother was calm, though needy. You sister was content and watchful. You? You will be my challenge. I don't say this because I had a difficult pregnancy or because you cause me grief. Quite the opposite, my pregnancy with you has been 90% as breezy as my pregnancy with Nevaeh. I say this because already, before I even see your sweet face, I know your soul. I feel it in the way you power kick your brother and sister whenever they touch my belly. The possessive way you scoot over to push yourself against your daddy's hand, letting me and everyone know that he is yours. I feel it in the way you are always moving. No matter what, all I have to do is pause and think about you, and you start your acrobatics.
Now that we've established I know who you are and how you will be...let's prove it. Come on out. I am 39 weeks tomorrow, you have had an abundance of cooking time and the Dr. pegged you at 7 pounds 2 weeks ago, so I know you're plenty healthy. I know you are done because I can barely move. My feet and hands swell after a block of walking, my joints are all sore and tight, and I'm considering ordering a crane to help me hoist myself off the couch without cringing in uncomfortable achiness. I am grumpy and find myself aggravated for no reason at all. The nesting is in full throttle, and it's combating with my slight anemia and it's a cruel joke. It allows me to power clean one room before I collapse in exhaustion and need two days to recover, and by the time my energy returns, the room I cleaned has been disasterized by your fellow siblings and father.
Today is October 30th. Two days and it will be November 1st. I would absolutely love a November 1st baby. Let's have this one moment of cooperation and then you can carry on with your lifetime of challenges, ok?
I love you baby girl, can't wait to meet you!
Love, Mommy
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Different
Dear Landon and Nevaeh
You two are so different from each other.
Case in point: Landon's mini dinosaurs. When played with, I will hear the following from L:
"Rawr! Monster dinosaurs! OHHHH They crashed into the t-rex, CRASH BAM RAAAWWWWRRR! Oh BB, look! This dinosaur just bit his head off, now he's bleeding. He's gonna die." And other variations of blood, guts, war and mayhem. Typical dinosaur business.
From N, however, the dinosaurs lead a different kind of life.
"OH, sooo te-ute! A fam-eh-wee! There's mommy, there's daddy *makes them kiss* aww baby dine-saur! doo doo doo *making them skip along* Aww I wuuuv the dine-saurs. Sooo te-ute!" She will then proceed to have a tea party with them, or incorporate them into play with her dolls and dollhouse.
Oh Landon, my tough, gorey little boy <3 I love you so!
Oh Nevaeh, my sweet, lovely little girl <3 I love you so!
You two are so different from each other.
Case in point: Landon's mini dinosaurs. When played with, I will hear the following from L:
"Rawr! Monster dinosaurs! OHHHH They crashed into the t-rex, CRASH BAM RAAAWWWWRRR! Oh BB, look! This dinosaur just bit his head off, now he's bleeding. He's gonna die." And other variations of blood, guts, war and mayhem. Typical dinosaur business.
From N, however, the dinosaurs lead a different kind of life.
"OH, sooo te-ute! A fam-eh-wee! There's mommy, there's daddy *makes them kiss* aww baby dine-saur! doo doo doo *making them skip along* Aww I wuuuv the dine-saurs. Sooo te-ute!" She will then proceed to have a tea party with them, or incorporate them into play with her dolls and dollhouse.
Oh Landon, my tough, gorey little boy <3 I love you so!
Oh Nevaeh, my sweet, lovely little girl <3 I love you so!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Dear children of mine
Sometimes you drive me insane.
Like when I let you play out back, because it's the end of October and a gorgeous 78 degrees.
And I think that I'm able to let you play on your own while I clean the living room.
And I check on you 5 minutes later.
And you're covered head to toe in dirt and water. And the patio is covered in mulch. And all the flowers have been picked. And the water table has transformed into a mud table.
Then I try to be stern by giving you a fast bath, no toys allowed. And you still giggle and splash like you've won a prize for getting dirty.
Then I put you down for a nap and secretly hope you'll whine and protest, so I can tell you that you both are going to bed because you were so sneaky and naughty outside. But instead I get silence and peacefully sleeping angels.
I love you both. You drive me insane some days!
Like when I let you play out back, because it's the end of October and a gorgeous 78 degrees.
And I think that I'm able to let you play on your own while I clean the living room.
And I check on you 5 minutes later.
And you're covered head to toe in dirt and water. And the patio is covered in mulch. And all the flowers have been picked. And the water table has transformed into a mud table.
Then I try to be stern by giving you a fast bath, no toys allowed. And you still giggle and splash like you've won a prize for getting dirty.
Then I put you down for a nap and secretly hope you'll whine and protest, so I can tell you that you both are going to bed because you were so sneaky and naughty outside. But instead I get silence and peacefully sleeping angels.
I love you both. You drive me insane some days!
Friday, October 12, 2012
Dear Nevaeh
Soon you will be a Big Sister. I've been
talking to you about it since the moment I saw that second line on the
pee stick. You knew before Daddy and Brother! You are so affectionate
with your little sister even now when she is still in my tummy. You're
always giving her hugs and kisses, and tickling her through my belly.
Sometimes you will get mad at me, and will lift my shirt, wrap your arms
around my stomach, and cry to your sister. If I try to put my arms
around you, you push me away. Clearly you want a private moment with
your sister (Sorry, I can only give you so much space with her right
now!)
I know you are so young, and you might not
fully understand how much your life will change in just a few weeks. But
I believe with every fiber of my being that you are already connected
to your baby sis. Some nights we will cuddle on the couch and watch a
movie, and you will lay your head on my belly, and Sister immediately
scoots her way over to you and starts kicking at your cheek. She loves
you so much already! I can't wait to see this bond blossom and grow into
the beautiful relationship that I have with my own sister today (your
Aunt JoJo). Hopefully you and Savannah can skip the fighting stage
though ;-)
When you were in my belly, I went to Build A Bear at the end (walked the mall to try and coax you out!) I picked out your Teddy Bear (the light one) kissed two hearts, made a wish, and put them in the Bear, and filled it with stuffing. It was a tradition I didn't know I was starting, but it was such a great decision. You love your Teddy Bear, and take it on the road with us whenever we travel.
A few weeks ago I took you back to Build A Bear. Pregnant again, taking my first little girl to help me continue the tradition for my second little girl. You kissed the heart and put it in the teddy bear, and we stuffed it with fluff. I can't tell you how special that day was for me. Those teddy bears are already best friends, you even call the darker one Sister Bear. You're giving it lots of cuddles as it awaits your baby sister!
And today was just more icing on the cake. You love
the Katy Duck books. I'm pretty sure you'll be a dancer, so when you
saw this duck dressed in a tutu, you were instantly hooked. I discovered
that Katy Duck also became a Big Sister! She had a Little Brother, and
she loves him just as much as I know you'll love your Little Sister.
When I handed you that book, I didn't even have to explain it. You
pointed to the baby duck on the cover and exclaimed, "Baby Sister! Yay!"
and then we sat down and read it together. I will read that to you
often, and when baby sister gets here we will read it again and you can
tell Katy Duck that now you are a Big Sister too!
I love you so much, Nevaeh. You grew inside me, and when you came out it was like having a second heart beating outside my body. Soon I will have a third heart, and I am so excited to see you transform into the next part of your precious life!
Love, Mommy
When you were in my belly, I went to Build A Bear at the end (walked the mall to try and coax you out!) I picked out your Teddy Bear (the light one) kissed two hearts, made a wish, and put them in the Bear, and filled it with stuffing. It was a tradition I didn't know I was starting, but it was such a great decision. You love your Teddy Bear, and take it on the road with us whenever we travel.
A few weeks ago I took you back to Build A Bear. Pregnant again, taking my first little girl to help me continue the tradition for my second little girl. You kissed the heart and put it in the teddy bear, and we stuffed it with fluff. I can't tell you how special that day was for me. Those teddy bears are already best friends, you even call the darker one Sister Bear. You're giving it lots of cuddles as it awaits your baby sister!
I love you so much, Nevaeh. You grew inside me, and when you came out it was like having a second heart beating outside my body. Soon I will have a third heart, and I am so excited to see you transform into the next part of your precious life!
Love, Mommy
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