Funny Face

Potty training has been going surprisingly well. The first couple days seemed futile at the time, but I think persistence may be paying off. He still has a ways to go, but it is encouraging to see him start to catch on to it a little bit. So... maybe by July? As of now, it would appear that carrying a child for nine months is much easier than potty training!

Chocolate Chip

Seth was thrilled to find a chocolate chip in his chocolate chip pie that looked like a pipe. If he didn't have moral convictions about smoking, he would readily take on such a distinguishment. He is always saying that I should make him a smoking jacket;o) I am very glad that his conscience won't allow it!

Big Boy!

Training Time

Here goes! Today Kevin has been learning how use the toilet. Every two hours he gets put on the chair - to his dread. Most people say to wait until they are 2 or older (although I read an article about starting them right from birth -yikes!), but since I am home all day with nothing better to do than torture my child, I thought the sooner he learns, the better (plus the thought of two little ones in diapers doesn't sound very appealing). I try and make it an exciting event for him, but going potty can only be so thrilling. He has actually done quite well so far. The diaper I changed him into this morning is the same one he has on now, and he has gone two times in the toilet! Good job Kevin! Now the key will be if I can stay disciplined enough to help him through this process. I'm hoping that if I stay on top of this that he can understand sooner than later. My mother did it - maybe there's hope for me too.

My Man

Seth was such a sweet husband yesterday. When he came home from work, he had a dozen pink roses for me. Wow! I was putting them in water when Kevin walked in with some chocolates for me (which on second thought he decided that he wanted to play with them instead, so he did an immediate about face to go play). As if that wasn't sweet enough, when he came home again after having to go out and plow a couple places, he brought me my favorite snack ~Gardettos! I thought he was done surprising me after the roses, but then when we went into our bedroom, he had laid out the most beautiful, softest and cozy pink robe on our bed. For such amazing behavior, what else can I do but say that he is the most amazing man in the world!

A Great Game!

Monopoly is probably one of my favorite games. Dutch Blitz is a good one too, but every once in a while it is nice to play a good board game. Seth was wonderful and played me in a three out of five match! We had a lot of fun during our little tournament. It took us a while, seeing as Monopoly is a time consuming game, but with only two people we were able to keep up the pace pretty well. It took us a few various days to do it, but it was a fun event. For a husband who doesn't care much for games, he was the initiator! Have I converted him? He'll never tell;o)

Us Update

Yes, we are alive and well. It has been quite a while since my last post. The new year came, and with it comes the looking over of last year's business, and filling in the projections for the year ahead. Seth has been rather busy getting things organized and running properly; unfortunately, in the mix of things, he broke his finger and had to have stitches. It was looking pretty bad at the beginning, but it is looking a lot better now. He still has to try and do everything left handed though, and is more than ready to have two hands again, but he does very well for being injured! In fact, he is quite the superman in my estimation;o) Kevin has been a jabber box lately, and it has been fun hearing him try and copy words that you say. He spends most of his day roaming around the house making truck noises, and saying woof whenever he hears Silence bark. I have been doing well. The only thing that reminds me that I'm pregnant is an occasional headache, and the fact that my waistline is just starting to leave me - both of which are much more agreeable than nausea!

Tomorrow Seth and I celebrate our two year anniversary. In some ways it seems that it has gone by so fast, and in other ways I feel like we have known each other forever. I praise God for his love and kindness in bringing Seth and I together. Truly, I don't deserve to be blessed with such a family! May we strive to live lives that honor Him!