The easy life is over

This morning I put Tommy down for his usually "tummy time" for when he first wakes up. I put him down in front of the little mirror that he loves. I ran into the kitchen to get something- when I cam back- he had moved to a different spot on the floor. He isn't crawling persay- but wiggling & kicking around.

We've been trying to work w/ Timmy on having him make sure he doesn't leave small items on the floor. I've said a prayer that my eyes be keen and my alert senses up!

(the picture shows where the mirror is (on the far right- the starting point) and where Tommy ended up. Timmy woke up and gave Timmy his good morning greeting- blesses my heart every morning!!)

(ps-we are going on yet another camping trip today- be back early next week. Tis the season!)

I guess we better recap....

Today is June 18- it's been 18 days since my last post. Summertime is here and so is the crazy/busy schedule that seems to come w/ it. Since June 1- here are some highlights as to what has happened...

June 3: I turned 35 (I actually love birthdays since the only alternative is to not have one). Tim got me some boxing gloves so I can hit the heavy bag. LOVE 'EM! A major highlight was a video emailed to me with my brother Karl, his wife Lois & their kids (Allison & Forrest) singing happy birthday. Timmy loves to look at it as much as I do so it's still viewed often:)

June 4-8: Took our first camping trip as a family of four to Indian Dunes State Park (a mere 40 minute drive or so). Tim's Aunt & Uncle were celebrating their 50th anniversary and a party was held for them in near-by Chesterton on Saturday night. Two other uncles and Tim's parents camped as well- it was a good time. And it's official- Tommy loves to camp!!

June 11: I had my first day (since Oct) where I had HOURS all to myself! What did I do? Errands. But it was a happy thing. It's so much easier to go to the library, Target and Menard's w/out kids. I walked around Target just because I could! I received a Caribou gift card for my birthday and made a stop there... ahhh- the combo of caffeine & solitude is heaven on earth. Funny how the definition of a good time changes!

June 12-14: Tim had a camp out weekend w/ his mountain biking man-friends so I decided that instead of sitting at home- I'd go see some friends & family in Oshkosh. I was nervous but it was a success. The ride up there took over 5 hrs. Tommy was perfect- screamed for the final 10 minutes but that was because he was starving to death. He also screamed for 10-15 min on the way home- guess he didn't get enough to drink/eat before we headed out. It felt so good to be home. Timmy had a good time- a real good time but he was ready to "go home and see daddy." So was I. It's true- distance does make the heart grow fonder.

June 15-16: Our friend's Pat & JoAnn (and their three girls) came from Oshkosh and met us at Brookfield Zoo and then spent the night. Our house was trashed from the back to back camping trip & Wisconsin/Indiana trip so I hung my head in shame w/ out crazy messy the house was. It was great having him here and getting to know their three girls a little better.

So that leads us up to today. The house is slowly getting put back together, I'm working on the hydro support website as well as walk event, trying to get both boys on a summer schedule (yeah- right). Tommy is just growing like a weed! He is starting to babble a lot more- seems like he is saying DaDa and MaMa at the appropriate time but it's still hard to tell if it's a babble or a word. Not crawling yet- but getting there. These bigger boys take some extra time :)

Timmy is having the time of his life so far- loves having people and friends around. His speech is getting better and better- although I can't say the same for his drooling. But we are working on it. No luck potty training. Just may not be time yet.

1st Diaper-less Poopie (long but worth reading)

Yes, I know he is 3 years old. Yes, I know that many kids (okay- maybe "most" kids) are potty trained by now. Here is the thing- about 8 months ago he was well on his way. He would sit on the toilet (and he even peed a couple of times!). He would acknowledge a poopie diaper (which was a victory as he would deny it even though the neighbors could smell it)
But then came Tommy. And then came the new house. And then he was kicked out of his crib (which he LOVED because of the crib tent). And then Gammy & Papa left for 3 months- all this happened pretty much at the same time. Timmy decided he wanted to be in diapers for awhile longer. "I a baby, Mommy" was what I heard. He went thru a lot and was struggling emotionally many days. So- diapers it was.
Now- happy days are here again. So why not screw them up by starting to potty train :)
He has been very interested in all of his friends who are using the big potty. So we let him watch. We have bought books, put "special toys" in the bathroom. But I have to tell you- I'm one of those kinds of moms that just doesn't think potty training should take 3 or 4 months. I"m not a believer in Pull Ups either- they are glorified diapers. So- our plan was to first wait until Tim was off work (6/3 is last day) and then stick him in the back yard w/ no diaper or pants on and just hang out until "it's time" and the potty will be out and ready for use.
The no diaper thing came a little early- as in yesterday. Timmy was kind of excited but kind of not. He really did try to poop on the toilet. But after 20 min we got him down and put the little potty in the kitchen and told him to just sit on it when "its time." A few minutes later- he came and sat on it. Said he had to go poop. Nothing came out. As he walked away I noticed a "poopie finger print" on the potty. UH-OH!!
So I asked him if he went poop. He said yep. I asked him if could tell me where it was. His response was "flashlight please, mommy" Uh-oh. So, he got the flashlight (a game we play to find things and is part of his speech therapy) and walked me to his room.
There is was. And he was kind enough to shine the flashlight on it. And boy- did he shine it- he couldn't get his eyes off of it.
At least he didn't poop on the carpet (the bedroom floor has some sort of a tile in it- forgot the name). He said "it just slid out"
It's a start!!