Easter Bunny

We took Elliana to the mall to see the Easter Bunny! She loved the idea of it, and called him the Super Bunny, from her favorite show Max and Ruby! Here's a video we got of her at the mall! We think she's pretty adorable!

Diaper/Washer

I am a little behind on laundry, but aren't all MOms ALWAYS behind on laundry? I don't think you can ever stay caught up, though I do pretty well doing a load a day. As I went to change the wash a few minutes ago, I opened my washer (it's a front load) and see little pellets...and think, that looks like diaper. Sure enough upon further investigation, there is a diaper in my washer. I had a little helper apparently and now I have diaper "slush" all in her clothes, and in my washer. I'm hoping that putting the clothes through the dryer will help and I think I got most of the "slush" out with a rag. Gotta love my 2 year old helper! She's the best! I love you Elliana Mae!

Idaho....Yes, Again.

We had the opportunity to go home again just a few weeks ago and it was a great experience. Tom's little brother Michael got married and we were able to be there! It was wonderful to see family and spend time with them. It's the last time we will go home for a while (at least all of us), because of Tom's very random schedule! We are excited to keep moving forward in his schooling though!

Elliana's Birthday party was a huge success and she had a wonderful time with all her friends! Here are a few pictures from the wedding, and the dress that Elliana is wearing was a gift from our friends the Schreibers. She looked SO cute in it!

Tom and I had fun at the wedding....my sister-in-law Heather said, "haven't you always wanted to cake someone"...I replied, "yes!". Then I saw cake....so I decided to grab a slice and get Tom. I got him, but I think he got me better. I left the cake in my hand, and I definitely paid the price. :D I love you Tom, and it's been the best 5 years of my life! Can't wait for Eternity with you babe!

Potty Training Part 2

We were struggling with the whole, pooping in the potty, but I must tell you, after having her look at our poop in the potty. (Yes, I know this is DISGUSTING)....she is now pooping in the potty too! We were out running errands for 3 hours this morning, and told me she had to go potty. She went twice in public! ONce pooping and once peeing. She also had a babysitter tonight, and had NO accidents even with the sitter! This is the greatest thing EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the program I used...you can find it here.

http://www.3daypottytraining.com/pages/help.htm?official

Love to all!

Potty Training

Potty Training was a MAJOR success at this house! I did this great 3 day program that my friend Tammy told me about! Thanks Tam! It worked SO awesome...I was not expecting much and at the end of day 2, was thinking, there is NO way we can have success here. Think again, we have had success! She did awesome. At the end of day 3, we were still have accidents constantly. But then, no more accidents! Elliana had one accident yesterday...and one today. Both were our fault, she told us she needed to go potty, and we just couldn't get there fast enough! So potty training, CHECK! And, she is back to sleeping in her own room! YAHOO for Mommy and Elliana!

Repetition

You know how kids go through phases...repeat repeat repeat! Elli is in a phase of eating. Yesterday I made scrambled eggs for the child 5 times. FIVE! She wants to eat nothing but eggs. We met Tom for lunch yesterday at Wendy's, I asked Elliana if she wanted chicken nuggets or a hamburger. She said, eggs. This went on for a good 2 or 3 minutes. Then she finally said, ok, I want ice cream. Little pill! I guess she's 2 and entitled. She has already asked for eggs 4 times this morning, and I have made them twice. Mind you friends and family it is not even 1 in the afternoon! I am sure eggs will be made at least twice more. I know that there are much worse things she could be asking for, so no need to remind you, but you're not the one that is cleaning up the eggs/stove and pan 3 to 5 times a day! Scrambled eggs are good, but really, breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack, NO THANK YOU! At least she's adorable!

Breathing Treatments

What a difference 18 months makes! Just look at the picture...I am LOVING it! Elli will now hold her own mask while doing her breathing treatment! We call it, breathing dragon air. She thinks it's pretty cool! She has grown up so much! More posts to come. My camera is broken... :( Love to all!