Potty Training Day 2

Marcus playing this afternoon
Big boy Carson

The boys before church Sunday
Cheesy Cole

Our babies are growing up...
Marcus is such a good encourager to his brothers!

While the twins are napping, and Marcus is busy working on a play-doh project, I'm finding time to update our blog...FINALLY! On Saturday we decided to spend the majority of the day working with the twins on potty training. I was relieved when Levi wanted me to wait until a Saturday to start, so that he could help out and not miss this fun milestone, because I remembered how tiring it was working with one child. Let me tell you, even with the two of us helping them, it was STILL very tiring. We were worn out by Saturday evening. All in all, I think it was a pretty successful day. On Sunday we had church, then the boys naps, then dinner at David and Deann's for Meghan's birthday, so we pretty much took a break from it all. I jumped back into it with the boys this morning and so far they've each had a very good day! Cole has really surprised me in that I thought he might be a little more difficult, but that has not been the case. In fact, on Saturday when he did have two accidents he actually started screaming and crying, yelling "Yucky, Yucky, Yucky!" I was so surprised that he even cared, as there are not many gross things that have EVER bothered that kid. It's so great to know he DOES have standards! :) Today he hasn't had ANY accidents at all. Carson has had a few, but usually as he is on his way to the potty chair. So we're gettin' there!

It was a fun weekend to celebrate Meghan's (our niece) birthday with her. She turned 8 on Sunday. Saturday she had a party at the park, with games, and a picnic. Then on Sunday night we had a family dinner to celebrate with her. She is growing up so fast...it seems like yesterday we were traveling up here to see her when she was born. Speaking of newborns, little Allison is doing great! She weighed a little over 7 lbs at her two week appointment on Friday. She is such a doll!

In a few weeks we will be heading to KC for Maven's (our nephew) first birthday party! I can't wait to see the little guy! He is changing so much every time we see him.

Yesterday I got all the boys signed up for their swimming lessons. They will start on June 1 and go for three weeks. After reading the requirements we decided to go ahead an put Marcus in the advanced class since he seems very comfortable in the water now, so he will go on Tues/Thurs nights. The twins will be in the beginner class on Mon/Weds nights. They are all three very excited about it!