clorox wipes

I would love to meet the person who invented clorox wipes. I would give he or she a hug and a kiss. For these wipes have made potty training bearable. I have been potty training Jack for the last 48 hours. We went cold turkey to undies as we did with Drew. He is doing well, at least the last part of day two. We made it to the potty without any pee on the floor today, but we did have a nice old poop in the undies. Jack promptly told me, poop mama, poop mama. I was excited until he said in there and pointed to his undies! He is much more stubborn than Drew ever was. It was fun to play with him these past two days since I did nothing else except that and clean up potty accidents-didn't even change out of my pjs. No pictures to adorn this post :)

Nicholas

Cousin Nicholas was a very popular baby when we were home. Drew and Jack just LOVE him and will not leave him alone. Drew just wants to give him kisses and Jack thinks he is a ride on toy when he crawls. It is so much fun to see them all together. Doesn't he have the BEST hair!!!!

Wisconsin State Fair

We enjoyed the State Fair while in WI. Jack loved the cream puff, but Drew didn't like it. Seriously??? Who doesn't love a cream puff! We went down the slide many times. Although, the best part of the fair continues to be the sport of people watching. It is funny and sad all at the same time. When Tom and Evan are together the commentary is very entertaining!

Grandparents

Drew and Jack might be two of the luckiest kids for they are blessed with three sets of grandparents who love them! It is fun to watch how Drew knows what each grandparent enjoys to do with him.

The Village

I continue to be so thankful for the village of people that help me take care of my children in Texas.  Working and having a husband who travels provides many child care challenges, but I am blessed.  Blessed by so many people who take wonderful care of my children AND love them.  To Mona, Lana, Cassandra, Christina, Lauren and all of the rest, thank you, thank you, thank you...  And thanks to my wonderful circle of friends who help me pinch hit when all else fails.

Summer Part 2

We have been having lots of fun in the tub these days. Now that Jack can stay stable in the "big" tub is quite entertaining between the jets and the bubbles they both love it. Do you like the hair?
Jack has started using the big boy potty. He might be ready to potty train, but I am not! He insisted to go poop on the airplane potty! Not enough soap to clean him after that.

Summer Part 1

Where has the summer gone? I should say where have the summer months gone, as the summer really continues well into fall here in Texas. Right now we wonder if it will EVER stop raining here. Prior to the rain we enjoyed the rain. Drew had another successful dentist visit and he got his toy camera. When I went to the dentist he wanted to know what kind of toy I got! Drew is cracking us these days as his vocabulary and language is growing. He told me yesterday that he was tired and his bed was calling his name! Everything that we say is coming right back to us.