I posted a couple months back about the success we were having with Megan's potty-training and two days later we were back in diapers. Totally jinxed myself.
So, posting this is probably tempting fate, but I think we're on a good run here, so I'll chance it!
Since our first tentative success, Megan and I have made various attempts at potty-training, which usually last for a day or two before we both give up and go back to diapers. But, a week and a half ago, Megan took off her diaper. Just as before, I gave her the chance. It was one of the few Fridays we didn't go anywhere, so she went all day without incident. This wasn't new, so I put her back in a diaper when I left her alone with James (who was not keen on the idea of cleaning up any mess she might make in my absence), and again when we went to church the next day.
Still, when we were home, she was diaper-free and didn't have a single accident. By the end of Saturday, I was cautiously optimistic. She'd even "done a stinky" in her little pink potty by then, which I counted as a huge success.
Held my breath and continued to give her free reign and a candy with every success (at least until she'd pee a little, get her candy, run back, pee some more, get more candy, run back, pee out the rest... you get the idea). Now she gets a treat sporadically based on her success.
We're still having issues when we put proper underwear on. In fact, the only accidents over the past 10 days have been when we attempt to put them on her. We're working on that one as we speak, and I'm remaining optimistic. Right now she wears skirts so she's used to wearing something and still going potty. Once we add underwear to the mix, candy with every success might become regular for awhile longer.
I am also optimistic about night-time training. Most mornings she's dry when she wakes up and asks to go potty, so we might get a single plastic sheet (just in case) and let her go for it! I bought a "trial pack" of diapers just a few days ago and I'd love to have those size 3s collecting dust soon.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Cadence's first Primary Program
Well, as I more or less expected, Cadence did not cooperate during the primary program. She knew all the songs by heart, knew her part, and would happily agree to doing her part during the program in exchange for a My Little Pony doll, but when it came time... no luck.
The first practice was definitely a good warning. As soon as she realized I was going to be in the same room, she clung to my side, which more or less required shuffling on the primary presidency's part in their seating arrangement. She refused to sing, let alone stand for the songs, and getting her to the microphone to do her part was a bust.
The second practice, I had James drop her off and snuck around. She did beautifully. Even went up and did her part without a fuss.
Unfortunately, I was 100% sure she would NOT go to the stand on the actual day without me. She would be sitting next to me for the 20 minutes before it started and getting her to leave my side for such an unusual even would have been next to impossible. So I attended the third and final practice and had about as much luck as in the first one.
In the end, the actual performance went about the same. Even offering to go up to the microphone with her ended with a tantrum.
Next year, James and I are prepared. He'll take the girls to church separately and I'll follow so they never even know I'm in the building until it's too late. The girls aren't half as clingy around James. I just hope Cadence will willingly go in front of the crowd. She'll also be a year older, so until the time comes, I'll remain optimistic. :-)
In the meantime, there's a Princess Cadence "My Little Pony" doll sitting in my closet. She would be in Cadence's toy box, but... Oh well.
The first practice was definitely a good warning. As soon as she realized I was going to be in the same room, she clung to my side, which more or less required shuffling on the primary presidency's part in their seating arrangement. She refused to sing, let alone stand for the songs, and getting her to the microphone to do her part was a bust.
The second practice, I had James drop her off and snuck around. She did beautifully. Even went up and did her part without a fuss.
Unfortunately, I was 100% sure she would NOT go to the stand on the actual day without me. She would be sitting next to me for the 20 minutes before it started and getting her to leave my side for such an unusual even would have been next to impossible. So I attended the third and final practice and had about as much luck as in the first one.
In the end, the actual performance went about the same. Even offering to go up to the microphone with her ended with a tantrum.
Next year, James and I are prepared. He'll take the girls to church separately and I'll follow so they never even know I'm in the building until it's too late. The girls aren't half as clingy around James. I just hope Cadence will willingly go in front of the crowd. She'll also be a year older, so until the time comes, I'll remain optimistic. :-)
In the meantime, there's a Princess Cadence "My Little Pony" doll sitting in my closet. She would be in Cadence's toy box, but... Oh well.
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Happy Birthday to ME!
I post for everyone else's birthday in this blog, I just went through the past few years and realized I don't really post about my birthday.
I'm 27, as of yesterday. I'm writing that down, because lately I've had to stop and think about it to answer the question. I usually figured it out by process of elimination. "Hmm, no, 28 doesn't sound right and 26... pretty sure I already celebrated that one. Therefore, I must be 27."
Nothing fancy for yesterday. James went to work and, though I was up at the crack of dawn with James, I wasn't keen on waking the girls up that early to take the car so we could get out of the house. The original plan was to drop them off at daycare and get myself a mani-pedi, but my nails tore recently enough that I want them to grow out a bit more first. So, maybe next week.
My other present was a new mixer. A fancy, schmancy Kitchenaid mixer. Even better, I got it for a steal using online coupons, online deals and credit card points. Already used it three times in the past five days and loving how easy it makes my baking!
Today was more or less my "celebration". James tricked me into thinking work had gone crazy and he'd be pulling an extra long shift today (as in might be working until midnight). Then surprised me with the news he was only going paintballing for a few hours in the morning and he'd be home for the rest of the day. Stinker. I was grinning as I punched him a few times (and a few more times since). It was a nice surprise.
We went to Sweet Tomato (Soup Plantation) for a tasty meal. Light enough my poor sensitive tummy could handle it and always a welcome treat (salad, soup and breadsticks. What better meal?!) The girls LOVED it, as usual. I overate, as I usually do, and the girls gorged themselves on ice cream once they'd finished their plates of salad. We did have to drag Cadence out of the restaurant since she wanted more ice cream. We were surrounded by parents with sympathetic smiles as James carried her, screaming, outside. I love that bond between strangers with kids when one kid begins causing a scene.
I'm 27, as of yesterday. I'm writing that down, because lately I've had to stop and think about it to answer the question. I usually figured it out by process of elimination. "Hmm, no, 28 doesn't sound right and 26... pretty sure I already celebrated that one. Therefore, I must be 27."
Nothing fancy for yesterday. James went to work and, though I was up at the crack of dawn with James, I wasn't keen on waking the girls up that early to take the car so we could get out of the house. The original plan was to drop them off at daycare and get myself a mani-pedi, but my nails tore recently enough that I want them to grow out a bit more first. So, maybe next week.
My other present was a new mixer. A fancy, schmancy Kitchenaid mixer. Even better, I got it for a steal using online coupons, online deals and credit card points. Already used it three times in the past five days and loving how easy it makes my baking!
We went to Sweet Tomato (Soup Plantation) for a tasty meal. Light enough my poor sensitive tummy could handle it and always a welcome treat (salad, soup and breadsticks. What better meal?!) The girls LOVED it, as usual. I overate, as I usually do, and the girls gorged themselves on ice cream once they'd finished their plates of salad. We did have to drag Cadence out of the restaurant since she wanted more ice cream. We were surrounded by parents with sympathetic smiles as James carried her, screaming, outside. I love that bond between strangers with kids when one kid begins causing a scene.
Dinner was supposed to be French Dip (yummy!), but the roast wasn't thawed in time, so instead we had Navajo Tacos and French Dip will be dinner tomorrow night. Two nights of tasty food? Don't mind if we do! Also enjoyed my regular cheesecake, though I'll complain briefly about how it didn't turn out (again). My usual curse of making a new recipe perfectly the first time and never able to do so again. *sigh* Maybe I should stick with the no-bake stuff.
All in all, an enjoyable day and a promising start to the weekend. Church tomorrow, including practice for the primary program next week (here's hoping Cadence decides to participate this time!).
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