We Braved the Richmond Family Social

So, I took the kids to the Richmond Family Social. They (PTA) had promised babysitting but they were unable to secure anyone. It still went pretty well. Caleb was a dancing fool. If you have ever seen Caleb dance it is the weirdest thing. He mostly  bobs up and down and moves one arm in a weird I'm having a seizure way while focusing on wiggling his fingers. His favorite parts of the evening were 1. The Hokey Pokey, 2. That Stomp song (You know right foot, left foot, now stomp two times, criss cross....yes I am a little old and out of touch. But, I crissed crossed with the best of them!), 3. The locomotion (he held a little girl's butt.), and 4. Hula Hooping (as in he held a hula hoop and spun in circles.) Kendall did great but kept trying to leave. So, a few parents did door duty and turned her around when she reached a door. Having them also allowed me to leave an hour early which was a wonderful thing!

More Red Snapper Please

That is what was heard at my dinner table today by Caleb and both Kendall and Caleb cried when it was finished. They are definitely not Dorfman's.

Shoes

Now that Kendall is walking we had to pull out her shoes and actually begin having her wear them. Caleb hated shoes. It was such a struggle to keep them on his feet. Kendall is the opposite. She was so excited yesterday. She kept looking and touching them. She marched around our house in them thinking she was hot stuff. Today, when I pulled out a different pair she began giggling and giggling. Then she started cheering. I was worried she was not going to like them, but maybe I should have been worried that she is going to love them. I have never cheered for shoes like she did. She is definitely related to her Aunt Rachel!

And Potty Training Continues...

Sorry I haven't been posting much. I can't find the computer cord for my camera. Grrr! Hopefully it will show up soon.

So, Anyways potty training continues. I wished I had known this months ago. Did you know that bubbles (from peeing) is award enough. Caleb laughs, claps, and shouts with glee when he sees he bubbles. He thinks this is just the best thing ever. And even better...he only wet himself once this weekend! We are making progress. :)

Speechless

I am slightly speechless. Caleb had a great day potty training today. We even did errands for about 3 hours and no accidents. He didn't initiate and I forgot to ask after dinner. Caleb and I laid on the couch together. 5 minutes later I felt a wet warm puddle forming on me. I screamed. He immediately stopped and apologized. "I sorry Mommy." I never would have guessed that being peed on would part of potty training!

Hapy Birthday Kendall!

I cannot believe that Kendall is 1 years old. This past year has just flown by. I still think of Kendall as my little baby and that is really not the case! She no longer uses bottles or pacifiers. Kendall is officially full of personality, wishes and tantrums when she does not get her way, she is persistent and determined. I have my hands full with her but they are all great traits (minus the tantrums) to go far in life.

Today Caleb and I are going to go out and he is buying Kendall a birthday present. I have a sneaky feeling that he truly believes that she will love a new truck or plane. It will be interesting to see what he picks out!

Happy Birthday Adam and This Scared Thing is Getting Ridiculous

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM!!











So, we can add to things Caleb is terribly afraid of: People on crutches. The cat on Cinderella. People named Rocco. Two different times and people. We met Rocco at Isaac's and Ivy's birthday. He's a very nice family relative. Rocco did tickle Caleb and apparently he did not like that. From that moment on, anytime Caleb saw Rocco he would scream like a girl and hysterically cry. It was truly embarrassing. If Rocco was inside, Caleb immediately went outside. If Rocco came back out Caleb would go back inside. Totally Ridiculous!