Sorry all but this is going to be a poop post

Today was an awesome day for Cael.

A little background Cael has been pee trained since October 2008. But whenever he needs to poop he asks for a diaper. He hates to sit on the toilet and push. I didn't really care about it because I knew that it would take some time.

So the week of Mother's Day Cael smeared poop all over the bedroom door THREE days that week. He seemed to be doing it every other day. I was at wits end. We needed to start really working on getting him to poop in the toilet. So I started sitting with him, bribing him to poop. If he pooped on the toilet he got a movie, or a red (a slurpie for Target), or a purple (berry smoothie from Costco), or ice cream, or a ride in the car. Whatever he was interested in that day. We would sit in the bathroom for a half an hour at a time if that was how long it took. He starting really getting it around the 17th of the month. I was so proud of him. He wasn't telling me he had to go, I was just making him sit on the toilet every night before bed or when I saw him in his, I need to poop stance. He was doing it. He was getting it.

So today while I was working outside. Grammy was watching the boys. I came inside to get a hammer. She asked me if I'd seen Cael go outside. I hadn't so I went upstairs looking for him. He is often found upstairs taking a bath when we can't find him downstairs. So my first place to look was the master bathroom. I go in there, but I didn't hear the water running. I turn the corner to see Cael sitting on the toilet. So I ask him, did you go poo-poo Cael? Yay, I poop is his response. He had already flushed, so I didn't see it. But I did have to wipe his butt, so I know he did it. ALL BY HIMSELF!!! Yay Cael. He figured it out. He didn't need me to brib him anymore. I couldn't be more proud. I was hoping that he would be completely potty trained by his birthday. His birthday is next Tuesday.

Can I just say that days like this make the difficult days totally worth it. I can do it. We can do it. All is good.

Potty Training

Everett is doing so good with the potty training. He still isn't telling me when he needs to go to the bathroom, but I am pretty good at recognizing his ques so I can usually get him to the bathroom in time.

In other potty training news Cael is finally understanding pooping on the potty. Yay. He has gone poop on the toilet 7 times in the last 8 days. That is so good for him. He still fights me sometimes about sitting there but I am determined. Sometimes we sit there for 30 minutes before he goes, other times he goes right away. I sure hope it continues. *Knock on wood*

And a question put out to everyone. When do you start putting them to bed without a diaper? Everett hasn't worn a diaper to bed for the last 5 days. Three dry nights, two wet nights. And Cael didn't wear one either last night and woke up dry. But I really don't want to be washing bedding everyday.

New House

Here is our new house. It is suppose to be complete at the end of August so there is still lots that needs to be done. But I thought that I'd just show you want it looks like right now.

I am so excited.

He Is Here

Jill and Neil are the happy parents of three girls and one boy. Congrats to the Galyan family with the addition of your little man.

He was born a little before 6 p.m. on May 20th. Weighting 7 pounds 11 ounces and measuring 19 1/4 inches.

I can't wait to meet him. I love that he evened out the nieces and nephews to 4 and 4.

The parents haven't announced the name yet, so I can't tell you anything either.

Countdown...

Jill is going to have her baby boy today. I will keep everyone updated when I find out more.


Update
Jill started having contractions last night, so the doctor checked her and she was dilated. So they are delivering the baby at 5:30.

Happy Birthday Leisa

Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday to You
Happy Birthday Dear Leisa
Happy Birthday to You

I love you so much sissy. You are an amazing mother, daughter, sister, friend, wife, and worker. You are the best. I miss you so much and wish everyday that we lived closer. You are such an awesome person and everyone loves you. I love you, love you, love you.

I hope that you are spoiled rotten today. Have a great day sissy.

Happy Mother's Day

I have been blessed with many wonderful mothers in my life. I wouldn't be who I am without all of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love you all so much.

Here are pictures of a few of them, but there are even more mothers in my life.
Pam, Holly, Bonnie, Leisa, Jill, Grandma Bowman, Grandma Linda, and tons and tons of aunts and cousins.

Finally Updating the Blog

So I am finally posting old pictures that got ignored for a month or two. I back dated them, so you'll have to go back to read them.

So far I've posted about
Easter
Mac N Cheese
Everett's Birthday

Happy Birthday to Miss Andee Sue who turns 2

Happy Happy Birthday Andee Dear
Happy Days Will Come To You All Year
If I had A Wish Than It Would Be
A Happy Happy Birthday To You From Me

I can't believe that Andee is two today. Time is just flying by. Stop that. Andee is the sweetest and most helpful little girl ever. She is cleaning up without even being asked. She is already potty trained and her favorite word is Iya. I miss you Andee and we'll see you soon.

Here are some picture of my favorite curly hair niece.

Happy Birthday Tutu

Today is your birthday. We are so happy to celebrate your day. Wish that we could be there to sing to you, but we are sending lots of love and lots of kisses your way. We are thankful for you in our lives. You keep dad in check and on his toes, letting him think that he is the supreme commander. But we know who rules the house.

We love you so much.