Potty Training Phase Two

If you recall back in January Liam attempted potty training for one night which did not stick at the time. Now four and a half months later he's at it again. This past Friday about 5:45p.m. he came to me asking for his Buzz Lightyear underwear. We looked and couldn't find them (they're probably packed away) so I told him we could go to Target and get some now. Hey when the child is asking for it I go with it. We picked up Gramma and headed to Target where Liam was bouncing all the way to the aisle. He quickly picked out the potty chair that makes music and a couple packs of Buzz underwear. (I also got pull ups for my sanity) He then proceeded to inform me that after he goes potty in the potty chair three times he gets a Batman. This came from him listening to Colin and Tristan discuss their potty training days and charts. What Liam did not hear is that it was ten times going potty not three. For the first night I let him use go with the three times since he was interested then we made a chart using ten. He has been doing quite well especially when Daddy is around. Greg is great with the job I'm just not as on top of it as I should be. I guess I better get on board so we have this job done before our summer travels.


Liam was so excited to get the potty chair set up he couldn't wait to get it to the bathroom. He set it up in the middle of the living room.

Boy Scout Camping Trip

Tristan and Colin's Boy Scout dens went on a little camping trip Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning. Unlce Brendan was kind enough to take them. Thank you Uncle Brendan! They went to Arrowhead Park near Neola Iowa about a 45 minute drive. It was a quick trip but they had a good time. They hiked, fished, took a spin on the paddle boats, made ice cream and smores. They enjoyed watching the ceremony for the scouts who were going from cub scouts to boy scouts and are interested in being there someday.

Baseball, Birthdays and Carnivals

Since Tristan's birthday we have had eight baseball games including the start of kid pitch. Sometimes it makes the game longer and occasionally a little shorter. The kids get to pitch every other inning. They can strike out a player or pitch four balls then a coach takes over for that batter. Both Tristan and Colin have been able to pitch in a game and are actually pretty good. (even if Colin hit a kid in the head, good thing they wear helmets.)



Besides baseball we have almost moved. It fell through two days before the closing day. Big bummer but we are back at it again and hopefully this one will be the one! We have also celebrated Brendan's birthday. Liam is loving birthdays this year and is very excited there is just one more before his. We also enjoyed seeing our friends from Washington school tonight. I took the boys to Washington's carnival which was a lot of fun and we saw many of our friends and the boys loved the games. Tristan and Colin went one on one for a game of tug a war. Tristan won.




Now for our biggest best news of the month.............. We are expecting baby BOY number four in mid September.

Tristan is 8!

I know I say it every year but I can't believe Tristan is eight. Eight years old seems to be a turning point from little kid to big kid. He loves to read chapter books his favorite this year has been the Wimpy Kids series. He spends his days building Lego's, playing outside and having Bakugan battles with his brothers. Tristan is an awesome baseball player he's got a powerful swing and a strong arm. I look forward to another wonderful year and am excited to see what changes come for Tristan.
Tristan's Favorites
Color:Red
Food: Pizza and his favorite restaurant is O.
Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Movie:Diary of a Wimpy Kid
TV Show:Bakugan
Toy(s):Bakugan, Lego's
Sport: Baseball

Take me out to the ballgame ....

..or three. We began baseball season last Saturday with our first game. Followed by our second on Sunday and our third on Monday. Each time the team seems to get a little better. Both Tristan and Colin are enjoying being back. It is a little harder this year since it is coach pitch and they have to know their positions when they are on the field and what to do in them. The team is still learning where all the positions are. It's difficult when the last few years the whole team would go out and play wherever they landed. Liam of course likes to get in on the action too and plays a little catch with his friend Sam on the sidelines. I'm looking forward to seeing the boys progress this year.

Baseball Time Is Here!

Baseball is starting back up again. Tristan and Colin have moved up to Farmers League. Which means no more T and the whole team does not go on the field at once. It's becoming more like baseball. Both boys are really excited. They are the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers this year.
If you look to the right under Links you will find the words Baseball Schedule. Click it and you will be taken to a calendar with their games listed. Click on the time and it'll tell you what field they are playing. They will play at the same ball park at 80th and Western Street. I believe they are to the east as you pull in to the parking lot similar to where they have been. I will let you know if this changes as well as any change in the game schedule.
Let the games begin!

February

It seems as if February has come to an end and I have not posted anything so here is a little overview of the past month. Greg made a wonderful four course Valentines Day dinner. The dinner started with cevihe, Mexican corn chowder, duck carnitas, and lamb chops with a chipotle sauce. We also had sangria and a smoothies for the boys which they thought were great! Here are a few pics from the dinner.
We also were busy getting ready for the Pine Wood Derby which was quite the family affair. Papa cut and helped sand the cars, Daddy helped paint the body of the cars and Uncle Brendan came over and helped paint the details of the cars. Colin won first place in his den and second place overall in the pack! Tristan won second place in his den! We have also been enjoying outings with friends, eating lunch with Tristan and Colin at their school and loving the cold weather and snow. OK maybe I'm DONE with the snow but we have had a pretty good month and look forward to spring.