Only a Parent can Love a Toilet Tale

We purchased a Potty Chair because Luke had been showing some interest in using the big toilet, but with no real intention to start training just yet. However, Luke was so excited to get it out of the box and use it, and how could we deny that!!
Then he told me he had to 'poo-poo', and so I thought, "Sure, worth a try". It was successful!! That first time was a big moment, and even Luke was aware of that, upon finishing he Exclaimed, "I DID IT". The pride of such a big boy accomplishment is always memorable even when it involes poo. (but, I don't know which is more worrisome: that this was the highlight of my week, or that I was sure to get the whole thing on video?)
Within the next few days he had 3 successful tries on the potty.
I am sure the novelty will wear off soon for both of us and this milestone will be a long drawn out messy experience. But hey, we are off on the right foot!
Good Job Luke!

Time-Out?

Within the last week we started to use Time-outs with Luke. It has only been a handful of times, so far, but each time was for the same offense: throwing toys. Luke may be a little young still to understand the whole concept?

1. He continues to throw his toys,
2. He willing puts himself in time-out after doing so.

I am new at this, but I don't think that is how it is supposed to work?

21 months

and what a difference a year makes.... this time last year, Luke, you were just starting to crawl, use sign language, and demand to only feed yourself so each mealtime was getting messier than the last... Now, you're running, non-stop running,and dancing, but still can't manage to get any air in your jump. Although still incorporating some signs you talk, and talk, and talk, saying just about anything your prompted (or not) to. Mommy has learned to watch what she says, thank you sweetie. Learning new words everyday, you are getting good at 3 word phrases most often using: "I found them/it, its hiding, I got it, i see you, cars go fast, more food please, you try, ah that one! no, this one." Everyday you also get better at naming shapes and colors, something we've been working on for a little while now. and, to our surprise, one day you suddenly started counting to 5, and with a little more help can sometimes make it to 10. You have always been an observer, to 'take it all in', and right now you seem eager to learn, my little sponge. It is so fun and rewarding to watch your understanding of this big world slowly come together. You are a smart boy, still sweet, and oh so funny. Together we both learn new things everyday.

a new year

Its been a pretty good year, Resolutions? lets call them goals for 2010:
1. learn some amateur photography skills and use them
2. finish Lukes 1st year scrapbook before he turns 2!
3. make and finish photo/video compliation dvds
4. get my car fixed, andy's too (from an accident almost a year ago now)
5. learn to knit, and make cute knit things in case we ever live somewhere cold, ever
6. have another baby, or at least get pregnant again (god and uterus willing)
7. go to vegas!
8. learn to love cooking again
9. cutback on the coffee, at least try
10....might have to go to bed earlier too then
11.Recycle more
12.go to the gym other than just when i am paid to, before that baby i want comes along and squashes that one for another 8 months
13.become a better Kindermusik teacher
14.reach out to the friends i hold dear but distance has come between
15. Play more with Luke, Really Play,
16. shop less, save more (makes my list every year!)
17...... ok then, lets get specific: save at least half, one paycheck to checking, one to savings. got it.
17. blog more- it feels good to get it out in writing.
Bring it 2010. Lets start checking this list.