potty training...what's the big deal?

He's gonna kill me for this one someday.

We decided not to potty train the traditional sense. I figure who needs the stress and fights and drama? I did get this awesome frog potty so it would be a familiar idea. Silas adores the potty. It's a novelty and it shows up in every room.

Last night Aunt Katy was over and Silas brought the potty into the living room and told me, "poo poo". I asked him if he needed to poo poo and he pointed at the potty. I took off his diaper and told him to go for it. He sat down, but nothing happened. Now let me throw in that I don't expect this to happen quickly, but I do think if I don't pressure him it will happen less stressfully. He won't be 10 years old still wearing diapers, know what I mean.

Fast forward to tonight. I was running Silas' bathwater. I stripped him down and took off his diaper. I told him to go pee pee. He sat on the frog pot and I gave him his allergy medicine while he sat. I looked down and lo and behold there was PEE PEE IN THE POTTY!!!!!!!!!! It may have been a fluke, but did you hear me say there was pee pee in the potty?! A lot of pee pee.

I've got a genius on my hands, people.

We'll just hope his interest level stays up. It would be nice to just have one in diapers come February....

Speaking of belly baby...I'm feeling all kinds of movement, especially when I sit still in the evenings. I can still wear my regular clothes, but I'll admit, these maternity jeans are the bees knees. As I stated on Facebook (which explains my lack of posting here), if everyone wore maternity pants there would be world peace. I can see how it would be hard to give these things up after the baby is born.

I still can't believe I'm pregnant. It's crazy exciting! Oh how I wish Marshall was here with us. And I know he would rather be here too. The fact that we get to talk to him often is a huge blessing. Bless him. He was here for the sicky sicky first trimester and he was so good to me. I'll be 19 weeks tomorrow...that's like half way through.

Lots of people have asked if Marshall will be here for the birth. He will not. Our plan is for him to come a couple of weeks after the babe is born. That way he can enjoy the entire two weeks with us at home and maybe get some rest himself.

I'm in search of a Bradley Method instructor so we can start classes. Aunt Katy is going to be my partner...she's a good sister.

Last, but certainly not least, we went to Branson, Missouri last weekend for our AWAA Africa Reunion. I'll do a post about that, but the pee pee in the potty was a pressing matter.

someone is almost 2

Someone, who shall remain nameless, found an almost brand new pack of wipes (in our still packed suitcase....in the middle of the floor....from last weekend in Branson).

His mother must have been doing something productive for the 5 seconds he wasn't in her sight.

This sweet child would never doing something like that, now would he?

smile

summertime

I don't have the strength for creative and witty at the moment, but I did promise you pictures. Silas is fearless in the water and especially loves the water with Daddy. He jumps in from the side and would probably use the diving board if I'd let him.

We may have moved to a new state, but one thing is the same....some of our most fun times are still in our jammies.

His future is so bright, he needs shades...

Katy is home from Ethiopia and we enjoyed celebrating her birthday. Her stories from the trip convince me that Mocha Club is right on and making a difference in Africa. While there for a month she trained teachers, washed the feet of former prostitutes and everything in between.

Marshall is missing from this celebration. He is serving God and country and I'm proud of him. Now before you think I'm some rock solid super woman, I do have my moments. I absolutely hate being away from the man I love like crazy and happen to like, as well. Being a single parent is not easy and quite frankly there are some lonely times even in a room full of people. This is where God has called us and I won't waste the year complaining about it. Maybe just parts of it. God knows how I feel and He will sustain us. Please pray that this year brings incredible ministry and most importantly that people find Jesus.

We don't want this time apart to be a waste.

Silas and I are gearing up to attend the AW Africa Reunion in Branson in September. I've been looking forward to this for months as I knew it would be a bright spot and a true blessing to spend time with like hearted folks. Some we've met and others we forget we haven't met yet, since we feel like long time friends.

That's all for now. I need to go maximize the nap time. The house is fully functional, but there are still things to be done.

Thanks for checking in on us!

so much to tell you

It's been a while, friends. Sorry about that. Lots has been going on, so here's the short version. More later....

1. We've moved to Texas.

2. Marshall's deploying.

3. We have to put our adoption on hold for a while.

4. I'm pregnant.

5. It's hot in Texas.

6. God is good!

Love ya'll! Sorry no pictures...we're not hooked up at the new house yet. I'll be back, I promise!

just a regular ole update

Thanks for your captions for my last post. I'm going to declare Jeanna the winner with "let my people go!" (Moses) because it made me laugh out loud. Really loudly. For a long time.

Still waiting on that last piece of paper to come in the mail...I171-H.

In the mean time we've stayed busy with afternoons at the pool, strolls around the neighborhood, play time with neighbors, coffee dates and dance fests. Marshall is gone again, though not for long this time. He did ask for one thing while he is away. That I clean out Priscilla because frankly if someone asked to ride with us, we'd have to tell them no out of sheer embarrassment at her condition. He's right, but don't tell him I said so.

I really need to be cleaning this house, but I knew you really needed to know what we've been up to. Wink.

The scene below is what I stumbled upon the other day. Seems Silas shares his love for the gaming system with his daddy.

Hope you are having a fabulous day!

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