Teamwork!
The best part, right!
It looks like they enjoyed it!
Sugar High! Burning off some of that energy!
Ryan loves hanging out with his cousins.
And of course his Auntie Aubrey.
Austin just enjoyed some relaxation...
and some snugglin' with Nana...
and Great Papa Schmidt.
Ryan giving Nana her present!
We are so grateful for all of the Mommy's, Grandma's, Great Grandma's, Great-Great Grandma's, and Aunts in our lives. We are truly blessed to know such wonderful women!
Kicking back and relaxing.
My Big Boy Ryan!
My sweet baby Austin!
So, like I previously blogged, we've started potty training Ryan. You all must have a lot of faith, because he suddenly picked up on it. I've also decided that he is an auditory learner. After having a serious accident that left a path on the carpet to a large puddle on the bathroom floor I put Ryan on the "potty" to clean it up. As he sat there, he went a little bit more and saw what he was doing. We put on new "big boy underwear" and went off to play. About 30 minutes later I asked him if he needed to go potty, and he said "yeah." We went in, sat down, and I went to get Austin who was crying in the other room. As I walked back into the bathroom, Ryan said "Mommy you hear dat?" Sure enough, he was going "potty." We celebrated, he got his reward, and he's been dry ever since (28 hours). He even took his own diaper off this morning, climbed onto the potty, and went by himself. It's amazing to me how quickly he picked up on it! Everytime he goes, he reminds us "We can hear it!" Like I said, an auditory learner.
So, I've always known that I wasn't blessed with patience! It is something that I've prayed for and worked on, but it's never been tried more than when I had kids. However, I need it now more than ever! I've ventured into that "fun" stage of potty training. Ryan has chosen to go potty everywhere other than in the potty. On the carpet, on the ottoman (luckily it's leather), on the seat cushion at the kitchen table, and on the floor in the kitchen. It seemed to bother him on day one, but now, not so much. "Mommy I go potty. Got to clean it." Off to the next pair and within two hours "Mommy I go potty. Got to clean it." We even sit on the toilet and read stories, go every 20 minutes or so and try, but no go. I'm beginning to wonder if he'll ever go on the potty. So, back to patience. Like I said, I've prayed for it and worked on it, but now I need your prayers too. Please!!! I need all the help I can get!
Ryan and EJ feeding Max some apples.
EJ loved the pigs.
We enjoyed a visit from Grandpa and Grandma Drinkwater last week, not to mention Fleur and Lucy as well (the dogs). We had a great time, although Grandpa may never want to visit again as he spent the whole time working on projects with Justin. We really appreciate all of his help!
While the boys worked hard, Grandma spent precious time with Austin.
Grandpa was able to squeeze some time in too.
We had a great time, but Ryan most of all loved Feeding and playing with Fleur and Lucy.
Come back soon! Please!
