It's gone! Mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically....no matter how much I think I've accomplished...I always seem to find myself in a "one step forward, two steps back" situation!!! In all honesty, this simple phrase can probably sum up my life right now. But I don't mind. Life is all about learning, and what better way to learn you don't know anything than to become a mom. No kidding. Just when I think I've masterd the "art" of being the # 1 mom, there's always something, or someone who reminds me that I have a LONG road ahead of me!! And that's okay too :) Perhaps that's the beauty of it all. Today completes the "2nd official potty training day" in the Rader household, and I've determined that Gabe can pretty much do his "duty" wherever the heck he wants at this point because....this is HARD!! It's mostly hard because it's still a bit early, but I thought since I'm done babysitting and can give him my undivided attention that we'd, "git 'er done" so to speak (with the new baby coming and all...thought maybe I might get lucky with one kid outta diapers) but it's looking to me like this process might be a bit more demanding that I thought it would be. But I'm not really taking it TOO seriously....okay....so I ask him if he has to go potty about every three seconds....AND....MAYBE I take him to the toilet in 15 minute increments exactly, but I still think I'm pretty laid back about it. And here's the icing on the cake. I have currently hanging in my bathroom about 4 drying pairs of "big boy underware's" because I thought at this point (being a bit early in the whole potty training thing) that pull-ups would be a waste of my time. I'm starting to reconsider. After two poops and I've lost track of how many pee's I've scrubbed out today, pull-ups are looking pretty darn good. The big boy underware was given to us by a cousin, and I put them on him one day just to see how cute he would look in them (and oh he does), and I guess I just decided to try them on him since I had them. Well two days in and I don't want to look at another soiled pair of spider man, scooby doo, or superman big boy underwares for a VERY long time! And so I've decided that unless I decide otherwise ( I CAN do that you know) that this "experiment" will last until Friday. But I don't do it all day either. I start when he wakes up and the potty training endeavor ends at about 4 p.m in the afternoon. I don't know if this is wise or not (hense the title of this post). I'm flying by the seat of my pants here, and let me tell you the view isn't always the greatest ;) I'm seriously considering buying a book on this whole concept. I've heard so much "advice" from people that my head is spinning. ALL THIS SAID: I'm just enjoying helping my little boy grow up. Who cares if he's potty trained by the time he's two, or if he at least learns to tell me that he has to go potty by the end of this week. I just find being completely ignorant humourous and frustrating at times. And scary. I don't want to push too much that he looses any hope of potty training early. And so, day number three beings tomorrow. I wonder what's in store?
On a completely different note, I am officially done babysitting now and have been as of June 2nd and let me tell you it's as if I've become a stay-at-home mom all over again! I can't describe the feeling to you except to say I feel as if I've gotten that precious one-on-one time back with Gabe (and also my sanity) that I've missed for far too long. I have learned a very important thing about myself and it is this: I am not a babysitter and haven't been since I was about 17. I am a mom. They are two COMPLETELY different things. That said, Gabe and I have enjoyed some much needed time outdoors, cuddles on the couch with the infamous Barney (his new favorite), lots of stories, lots of playing, and some kisses and hugs when he'll let me sqeeze them in.
As for a preggo update there's absolutely nothing new to report, except to say that I've felt a LOT of movement ever since about 12 weeks (the bulk of the movement being felt here in the last couple of weeks or so). It's been a wonderful experience all over again, and I can't wait for those little kicks and flutters to become punches and squirms. I never really minded all the assaults :) I've even started to "think maybe" that the kicks are visible outside my tummy....they're getting much stronger. AND....this is exciting news. We have our big gender determining ultrasound scheduled for July 7th!!! I absolutely cannot wait! Don't nobody have a guess as to what's cookin'?? There's only a few weeks left until we find out :)
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Just when I think I've got it...
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I'm totally with you on the potty training...Read the books. Do this? Do that? Too early? Wait? Wreck them for life? 3 great days of 'mommy potty!!!'...beep, beep, back the truck up...2 days of the reverse....WHAT THE?????
I've decided to wait until summer is really here and we can spend loads of time outside and in a bathing suit(yet another piece of advice I'll try)....Until then, we've fallen off the potty wagon....
hey jess i know you don't know me but i happened to come accross this article the other day while looking at the news on abc.com. hope this helps you. . . .
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Books/story?id=2029062&page=1&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312
your sister in christ,
beckie
We just ask Jadon constantly if he has to go potty, or he'll sometimes say "poop" or "potty", so we ask him then if he needs to go potty, and then, quite often, he'll go RUNNING to the bathroom. He JUST FINALLY went poop on the potty the night before last. WE were SO PROUD of him. He got a treat for it, so now he always wants to go potty (he'll sit there and not do anything). He's also starting grabbing....himself....you know where....and walking with his knees bent in together, which now indicates he has to go potty. But we're not pushing things, because we don't want to push him farther away. We figure if he's still in diapers a few years from now, he can change them himself:)
By the way, "Beckie" (above) is someone I know...don't worry, she's not sending you spam...I don't know what the link is, but I went to school with her when I lived in CA. She visits friends of mine on my link list, so that's how she found you. Just wanted to let you know.
Oh, and I'm going to take a shot in the dark (you haven't really given many preggo details!!!!) and guess boy. I know you want a girl, but from the VERY LITTLE you've told me, that's what I am guessing for now. We'll have to chat again soon, so I can make an educated guess:)
Jess you're really only a week behind me (i'm 18wks not 19 but can't figure out how to change my thing). i can't wait to hear what you're having! do you have any hunches? i knew from the start mine was a girl and was so excited when i was right. i'm going to guess girl for you, just because that seems to be the trend right now (Kayla, Gwyn, Joy and me) but maybe you'll break it
A BOY!!!!! Another BOY????? Sheesh.....
I GUESS a boy would be OK....;) If the Lord sees fit. Though I must confess my heart is set on a little girl!!! I've even been referring to her as "she" this whole pregnancy...see...I did it again!! People have been calling me on it all the time, and I should really stop because I'm going to be really messed up in a few weeks when I finally find out and the "she" turns out to be a "he." Incidentally, the ONLY name we've been able to actually decide on RIGHT AWAY is a boy's name...which was the case with Gabe. We knew without a doubt what the name would be should he have been a boy but the girls name (once again) is lost on us. I do have some favorites, but I just can't seem to find the "perfect" one....the one that you know without a doubt with fit her.
To be honest....now I don't know if I want to find out...although I know I'll have to :) I can't stand the waiting!!! I've been praying for a girl for so long....ah...I think I'm going to post....be right back!
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