Potty Quandry

We've been working on potty training with Marlee since before Christmas. While she definitely understood the concept, she just wasn't in to it. If i put her in underwear, she didn't have accidents, she just held it all morning until she had a diaper on for nap. Realizing that this wasn't working (or healthy for that matter), we decided to hold off for a while. That said, she still enjoyed being diaperless for a while each day.

Well, Wednesday night, Marlee decided she is potty trained. She was playing with Michael in her room, said she needed to go...and did. Since then, she has used the potty consistently for ALL her business, with only one accident in the last 36 hours. Hey, she's a girl that does things on her own terms.

"Fantastic!" you say? Well yes...mostly. Problem is, we're getting on a plane in the morning to visit Kacey and the ma-unchkins in Virginia. And Marlee says she doesn't need diapers anymore. I'm still debating how I'm going to handle the whole flight and staying away from home thing. I think a diaper on the plane is a must. Hopefully she's be okay with using Pruett's potty. We'll see how it goes!

Math

Last week, the lower elementary students at Marlee's school held a bake sale to raise money for Haiti relief. I volunteered to help work the sale, but the kids did EVERYTHING. They passed out fliers; they made posters; they priced the homemade goodies; they operated the cash box. I was so impressed.

When Marlee's class let out, Papa (who was having lunch with us that day) allowed her to pick a treat to buy. She chose a bag with three mini banana nut muffins. She had one right then, with the understanding that the rest were for after lunch.

We went to M0e's for lunch. Marlee ate her burrito and another muffin for dessert. Then we took Papa home. On the way back to our house, she asked for another muffin. I told her they were all gone. She said

No, Mommy! I had one at school and one at Moe's. There is one more muffin!

Four Months Old!

Eloise was 4 months old on Friday! Bad blogger that I am, I'm just now posting a picture.

Our Weezy continues to be the sweetest, happiest baby ever...and I thought Marlee was easy! She's full of smiles, coos, and laughs. She loves tummy time and playing with her big sister.

First Food

Eloise had her first food today. She swiped a chocolate chip from Marlee's plate at IHOP and instantly put it in her mouth. I took it away quickly, but she contentedly licked the melted goodness from her fingers as I tried to clean them. I felt like a horrible mom for a moment, then realized that this is one of those things that you just have to laugh about.

Look Who's Sitting Up!

And at not even four months old! She only lasts a short while, but I'm convinced I have another genius ;)

Saved!

Marlee got a dollhouse--complete with furniture and dolls--from Santa. We had been talking and reading about the Christmas story, and she decided to name the baby doll Jesus (it's a girl). Here's a conversation that took place last week:

MJ: Mommy, where's Jesus? I can't find her.
Me: I don't know, Marlee. It's not my toy. It's your responsibility.

a few minutes later, she yells from another room...

Mommy, I found Jesus!

Jumparoo

Little Weezy is getting so big! Michael pulled some things (the Bumbo and this Jumparoo) out of the garage yesterday for her to try out. She loves her new toys!