Ups and Downs

I have begun the mission of potty training Katelyn. She has finally reached a point in communicating with us that I know she is capable of telling me what her wants and needs are...the only problem is her stubborness. We are only on day 1 and I know it a long haul at 22 months (alyssa was potty trained by the time she was 2-so I have an idea of what I have gotten myself into), but so worth it. We have to be completely potty trained by Memorial Day in order for her to go into the "big pool" in our neighborhood. This is a huge deal for me since Alyssa is already in the big pool and it is impossible for me to be in two places at once. So the frustrations of potty training and all that rigamaroll that goes with it begins. I just hope I can find the sticktuitiveness to see this through to the end. I am known to give in to Katie's stubborness much more than I ever did Alyssa's. Imagine that!

Fun times with friends

Alyssa has a friend, Keira, that means the world to her. She lives right next door to us and Alyssa plays with her just about every day of the week...a dream come true for me: to have another stay-at-home mom live next door with a girl about the same age as mine. Unfortunately, Keira is going to be starting school this fall and Alyssa has to wait for the following fall because of her mid-October birthday. I cringe at the thought of losing Alyssa's daily playmate and constant source of fun times....now that she has learned how much fun the kids her age are, I don't think momma will be able to compare.

This is the day...

On days like today, when the air is warm and the sun is shining and my girls are laughing and playing happily outside, I can bask in the glory of my God and know that this IS the day that the Lord has made. Here in the middle of wintertime, we can get so bogged down-stuck inside trying to find something new to help pass the time. So today I am thanking God for sending this day to me and my girls, we've really enjoyed it. Tomorrow and the rest of the week aren't forecasted to be as outside-friendly as today, but we have been renewed and are ready for another week inside.

Valentine's Day Fun!

Dsiclaimer: This is my first shot at blogging so bear with me...I promise I will get better at this.

Well, this weekend was lots of fun! The morning was filled with going through all the goodies Chad got the girls for Valentine's day. We then drove to Albertville, AL (about an hour away) for Alyssa and Katie's cousin, Hannah's 3rd birthday party. The girls had so much fun. It was a Dora themed party and was well-planned, so even though there were many children there, things went smoothly. It all ended with the girls playing with balloons...so much better than ANY toy you could buy! Why is that? Anyway, the rest of the day was filled with more driving and playing outside in the beautiful day! We hope everyone else had a great Valentine's Day too and were able to spend it with those their loved ones!