I just started a crafting blog to document all the cool stuff I have made. It's called, "Crafty Mom: Stuff I Make." So far I have posted the Minnie Mouse Costume and lots bows! I hope to add a post at least once a month.
http://craftymomstuffimake.blogspot.com/
Monday, November 21, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Potty Training
Yes, we are potty training! With a week off for Thanksgiving I thought we should give it a whirl. We started off using the 3 Day Method, with which several of my friends have had great success. Earlier this week Evie picked out some big girl panties. We have Dora, princess, Yo Gabba Gabba, and Minnie Mouse panties. She was so proud of them that the first night we had them, she wore a pair over her diaper that night.
On the first two days Evie went from her night diaper straight into some panties ALL DAY. We spent all day at home, basically on lock down. We cleaned many messes, but she was so proud of herself for being a big girl. Every time she had a success she would start lauging and saying, "I did it!" Immediately after we gave her a sticker to put on her potty chart, and she ate ONE m&m. She loves those rewards!
The first day went pretty good, but the second day was tough, tough, tough. Evie didn't want to get near the potty. After her nap, she had a change of heart and wanted to try again.
On the third morning, I pretty much had given up based on day 2. I put Evie straight into a diaper and decided I would follow her lead. Boy did she surprise and impress me! She asked to go potty all day long! She also went number two all on her own. She actually told me to LEAVE her alone and shut the bathroom door. We ate lunch at Chick Fil A, and she pottied there. We played at the Ark, and she pottied there! So we had LOTS of successes today at home and at two separate public places!!!! Wow, wow, wow. I guess Evie is ready.
We are not worrying about potty during sleepy time, so she still wears her special "night night diapers" when sleeping.
In those threee days we spent many hours at home. We made fun crafts, watched tv, colored, and sang songs. I didn't get a picture of it all, but here's a shaving cream and Elmer's Glue painting activity.
On the first two days Evie went from her night diaper straight into some panties ALL DAY. We spent all day at home, basically on lock down. We cleaned many messes, but she was so proud of herself for being a big girl. Every time she had a success she would start lauging and saying, "I did it!" Immediately after we gave her a sticker to put on her potty chart, and she ate ONE m&m. She loves those rewards!
The first day went pretty good, but the second day was tough, tough, tough. Evie didn't want to get near the potty. After her nap, she had a change of heart and wanted to try again.
On the third morning, I pretty much had given up based on day 2. I put Evie straight into a diaper and decided I would follow her lead. Boy did she surprise and impress me! She asked to go potty all day long! She also went number two all on her own. She actually told me to LEAVE her alone and shut the bathroom door. We ate lunch at Chick Fil A, and she pottied there. We played at the Ark, and she pottied there! So we had LOTS of successes today at home and at two separate public places!!!! Wow, wow, wow. I guess Evie is ready.
We are not worrying about potty during sleepy time, so she still wears her special "night night diapers" when sleeping.
In those threee days we spent many hours at home. We made fun crafts, watched tv, colored, and sang songs. I didn't get a picture of it all, but here's a shaving cream and Elmer's Glue painting activity.
Thanksgiving Program
Evie's preschool had their annual Thanksgiving program last week! The two year olds sang, "Jesus Loves Me" and "Turkey Dressing." Evie was definitely awestruck by the crowd! When she noticed me, she had a huge smile!
After the program, we went upstairs to eat a yummy Thanksgiving lunch.
After the program, we went upstairs to eat a yummy Thanksgiving lunch.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Ahoy Matey!
Evie recently went to a pajama pirate birthday party!
lost treasure
gold coins!
pirate ship
fishing
donuts instead of birthday cake
yum!
the birthday pirate, pierce
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Halloween
Evie had a great Halloween! After the first house or two, Evie really caught on to the concept of trick or treating. From house to house, she yelled, "More candy!"
I ended up making her costume. Her first one pretty much fell apart the week before Halloween! Thanks to Pinterest, I was able to save the day! I found a really cute Minnie Mouse costume idea from A Girl and A Glue Gun blog. It had all the directions for this costume! Thank goodness. I think I might actually make costumes in the future. I am pretty proud of myself.
I ended up making her costume. Her first one pretty much fell apart the week before Halloween! Thanks to Pinterest, I was able to save the day! I found a really cute Minnie Mouse costume idea from A Girl and A Glue Gun blog. It had all the directions for this costume! Thank goodness. I think I might actually make costumes in the future. I am pretty proud of myself.
To stick with the Minnie Mouse theme, we made a Mickey pumpkin.
Our neighbors came over for dinner, and then we headed out for trick or treating.
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