not much longer

this little guy didn't get much of a nap today. after eating a very good dinner and yogurt for dessert, he crawled into my lap awhile ago, and pulled a blanket up and almost instantly fell asleep. he's getting bigger and more independent every day, and no matter how much I don't want to admit it, he won't think this is cool for very much longer. I'm treasuring every moment.

Ireland

Here's a glimpse into Paulette played by yours truly. Being a classically trained singer, I haven't done much with "musical theater" singing, a bit here and there, but I've never been very comfortable with it. I had so much fun playing this role, and it gave me a lot more confidence in my "belt" than I had ever had in the past. Oh yeah - I should be strolling past "their" farms, not mine...but can't be perfect right? ;)

potty-ing

we've been easing into this whole potty training thing. over the last two weeks, we've started doing undies at daycare and this weekend we actually left the house in undies. not fully knowing how much he didn't want to try on big public potties.

yesterday, we did pretty well, except an accident at the store, ironically while was picking this lifesaver out.

it's gonna be great for camping too. it either folds flat like this, or the sides go straight up to make a little potty. we have bags that fit in or a rubber insert that fits in.
it has a little plastic carrying bag, and fits right into his little backpack with extra clothes and snacks.

it's a potette plus: http://www.kalencom.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=123

today we successfully accomplished going to church, out to lunch, back home for naptime and out to get groceries with no accidents. I'd say we are definitely on the road to independence!

portrait

this morning, I was brushing my teeth and I hear August telling me, whole coming down the hallway - "momma, I have something to see for you!"

me: ok buddy

(holding my character portrait of Paulette from legally blonde)

a: dis is you fwom your pway, momma?

me: yeah, you're right. that's from my play.

(pointing at the parts of my face)
a: and dis your big teef and your big tongue?

family time

playing in the backyard around daddy's project truck.