Last week I tried to do the 3 day Potty Training by Lora Jenson with Landon. According to the book, 22 months is the ideal age to potty train. I was skeptical, but had to try it to see if Landon really was ready. It was the most exhausting 5 (not 3) days of my life! Not once did Landon tell me he needed to go potty before he was actually going and I followed the book exactly. I must have read it 20 times to make sure I was doing everything right. At the end of day 5 I gave up and put Landon back in diapers. Each day Landon did improve a little bit, but I'm certain it would have been at least a couple more weeks of constant watch and training before he would be telling me that he needed to go potty. One thing he did amazing at was staying dry at night. I guess me telling him a hundred times a day to, "Tell mommy when he needed to go potty" really stuck in his head because the 4 nights we were potty training he woke up dry. I like the method and I think there's a good chance it will work when he's a little older. For now, I'm glad I have my sanity back.
We purchased season passes to the Great America/Gilroy Gardens Theme Parks. Landon went to Great America for the first time on Tuesday. I don't think he's ever been so stimulated. The two mornings following our adventure I would go to get Landon from his crib and he would tell me all about riding the cars that go round and round. He must have dreamed about it.
Zachary has begun to smile a lot and has started to
squeal. He's really good most of the time, but does have his times during the day that he doesn't want to be put down. Every morning when he wakes up I bring him to my bed and he is so happy. He'll lay in bed smiling, kicking, and squealing for at least an hour.We had Janice (Ryan's Mom) take our family picture a couple weeks ago when we went to visit. Boy is it difficult to get my boys to look at the camera at the same time.
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Bonnie the pics turned out SO cute! You guys are such a sweet fun family. Thanks for inviting us for conference weekend- we really enjoyed ourselves and Brennen cried when we left :( Come play in Monterey now
Hey Girl!
Sorry the potty training didn't go so well. It is so frustrating. People who say potty training is fun are lying!! It's not!! Your family pics are so cute!!! I love them!! Is Ryan holding treats in his hand for Landon!?!?! So, are you still planning on your trip in a few weeks?? Are you guys flying or driving? I am planning on coming to town during that time too so I can see you!!!! So, I hope you are still coming!
I will probably stay a night or 2 at Rex's dad's, if they don't have the house torn apart. Did I tell you that he got remarried?? They are doing a lot of work to the house, so I hope they will have room!! The rest of the time I might be in Ogden at my dad's. We will see though if plans change!!
This just goes to show that being a mom is the toughest job in the world. I really don't like the potty training part, But I love how excited they get when you take them to see something new. Then they spend the next several weeks telling you all about the fun they had. As if you wern't there.
Cute Pictures!!!!
Potty Training! I just barely potty trained our little girl who just turned 2, when it comes down to it, i think it is just up to them to decide when "it's time". Your family is so cute!
Sounds great! Give me a call a couple days before to remind me, I will write it down on my calendar too just in case.
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