Hi, all!
So, it's been a month since I last posted a story and/or pics! It's been super crazy around here, as anyone who has ever had a 2 1/2 year old knows it can be! But, there have been some great things happening and I thought I'd share a few with you.
Potty Training. As reluctant as I was to attempt this, I knew Sophia was ready, so I gave it a shot. She did so well her first day, pottying in her potty chair! She got on super fast and, even though she was wearing Pull-Ups, she only had a few accidents. The next day, however, was horrible! She was so reluctant...she refused to use the potty, waiting until after trying to pee in her Pull-Up. She cried, screamed, kicked...it was a mess! I couldn't believe this was the same girl!! By the time she went to bed, I was pretty sure we were done for a while. However, the next morning, I bucked up and pushed forward. I did what they tell you not to do...I rewarded with M&Ms...IT WORKED! She got two each time she used the potty and she did so well! We put the potty seat on the toilet and she has never looked back! She wears big girl panties during the day and Pull-Ups at night, although she wakes up dry almost all of the time! She doesn't even ask for her M&Ms anymore. It worked for us and she is doing so well! She tells us when she has to go and isn't afraid of the toilet or anything! We are very proud!
Talking...!! Our girl can talk! She not only talks, she sings! She loves to sing her ABCs, Row, Row, Row Your Boat and You Are My Sunshine! She is so cute and really gets into it. Although we try to teach her new songs, those are the 3 she wants to do. My parents are VERY musical - my step-dad is a retired choir director - and they are thrilled that she has shown such an interest in music and singing. We have tried to tape her many times, but she's like the dancing frog from the old Looney Tunes cartoons...dances and sings when no one is looking, clams up when they are. Hopefully, one day...! As for the talking bit...be careful what you ask for! Holey moley, once she really got going, SHE REALLY GOT GOING! She loves to tell stories, is VERY mimicy and can hold her own in a conversation. She says her prayers both at nap time and bed time - so adorable! She has the sweetest voice and I never get tired of hearing her stories...over and over and over. What a blessing to hear her thoughts and words!!
Growing...and growning! Our girl is getting soooo tall! She is over 3'3 inches and is not stopping! So much for the petite little girl I thought we were going to get! She is tall and thin and very athletic. She LOVES to be outdoors, whether is playing on her slide or in her pool or taking a bike ride or working in the garden or just taking a walk, she loves to be outside! She seems to be pretty fearless and loves discovering new things. She eats like a horse and has a supermodel figure...sigh. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she has inspired me to get healthy and lose weight, so we can enjoy a LONG life together!! I definitely need to be in good shape to keep up with her!
Big Girl Bed! She just got her big girl bed last Tuesday! It's so beautiful and she loves it! We purchased it from the Land of Nod and it's definitely something that will grow with her. It's not too little girly, so it will still be a great bed when she's older. She loves it and feels like such a big girl every time she gets in it! It was strange for all of us at first...our little girl isn't a baby any more!!!
She amazes us so much every day. She laughs so heartily and is so tender. Don't get me wrong...the girl has got a temper and isn't afraid to show it! But, she is sweet and loving and so precious. She does so well with other kids, although is very shy at first. She loves to read and color the most. She loves to have tea parties and help clean. We find such joy and humor in her eyes and words. She loves life to fullest and lives every day with such purity and innocence! I hope we can do our best to ensure that she maintains that as she gets older, and not let this crazy world jade her!!
I have lots of pics and will post them soon! No stories with them, just captions. To be honest, I hate the time it takes to do all the formating here. So, stories will be seperate from pics...just more to look forward to! So, pics in the next few days! Until then....Take Care!!!
