Potty Training- Day One

 

Today was the Official First Day of Potty Training for Miss Sugar.  At 23 months of age, we've decided to be more intentional with our efforts of training her to use the potty.  Up until now, she has periodically piddled on the potty but it hasn't been consistent.  So today marked the official start of Potty Training week at our house.  Let the fun begin...

 

 

 

Sitting at the table in her big girl panties...

(Sorry, Country Mouse.  It's what we call them. *wink*)



Not even an hour into the day, Sugar brought me to her secret potty spot.

Yup...she went pee inside the cabinet of her play kitchen.  I'm assuming she opened the door and then squatted over the dishes.  (And her potty seat was within 10 feet of this...)

 

VICTORY!!

While Glory was visiting, Sugar decided to poop on the potty!

Hip, Hip, Horray!!!

 

A day filled with lots of sugary juice= Lots of piddles on the floor, one piddle in the kitchen cabinet (which still confuses me), lots of paper towels, plenty of All Purpose Cleaner, two piddles in the potty, and one giant poop in the potty!  Not bad for our first day....not bad...

Invitations: Backyard Bible Club

After much prayer and consideration, we have finalized our Backyard Bible Club adventure for the month of August!  All of the curriculum has been purchased.  The lessons have been selected.  And after last night, the residents on the surrounding streets have been personally invited to join us weekly for an evening of Bible stories, games, and crafts.  We are bubbling with excitement and we are eager to see what the next several weeks unfold.  Please stay tuned...

Buckle Up!

Things have been quite interesting lately, to say the least.  Life has felt like a roller coaster ride with unexpected twists and turns.  And for someone who doesn't really enjoy real roller coaster rides, this coaster ride of life has been amazing!

We recently hosted an 8 year old boy from New York City for a week through the Fresh Air Fund.  We spent our time showing him the 'country life', even though we officially live in a small city.  *wink* 

The day after our friend went back to NYC, we received word that the Safe Families program was seeking a short term respite home for a little boy in the local area.  Within 48 hours, we had a 22 month old toddler living with us for a short term placement.  He stayed with us for 4 days and during that time, we all saw how God works all things together for good.

 

It has been a little hectic around these parts but we have been blessed beyond measure by having each of the boys stay with us.  Each of the boys taught us something different and it was an honor to be able to love on them for as long as we had them in our care.

Keep your seatbelts buckled...because afterall, you never know when the next H Family Coaster Ride will begin.  SO FUN!

Waiting...Any Day...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpssBvt8wHY

CAUTION: First Time Driver!

Cape Cod Pictures

What happens in Cape Cod should probably stay in Cape Cod, but I can't bare not sharing the pictures.  As you will see, the kids had a blast and it would not have been so memorable without Grampa H and Grammy JoJo.  Although the reason for our trip was for a funeral, I think we all honored Great Gramma by enjoying the things that brought joy to her life.  Things like the beach, family time, laughter, and making new memories in her kitchen. 

 

 

What a way to start.  Did someone say DONUTS?!?

 

Thanks again, Grampa H nd Grammy JoJo! 

They were DELICIOUS!

Swapping accessories:

Sugar's hat for some of Grammy JoJo's eyeshadow

 

Lookin' good, Sugar.

 

CHEEEEEESE!!!

 

 

Did I mention that Grammy JoJo did her hair in about 8 different puffs?

Sugar was so proud.

 

 

 

 

 

The girly cousins spent the entire day enjoying Sugar's infectious personality. 

 

And Pickle Juice took some breaks to harrass PQ as well.

Sugar was quite concerned that her big brother was hurt.

(But she quickly realized that a tickle fest is a LOT of fun!)

 

 

Lesson #324: Don't suck on markers.



Every evening should end with a stroll on the beach.

PQ~ Where does the time keep going? 

I love you, babe.

 

I have something between my toes...

 

 

 

 

NASTY! 

Papa H~I thought you said the beaches in Cape Cod were spotless?!? 

Daddy's Girl.

 



Sugar was cheesing it up with Aunt Evy.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for joining them, Uncle M. 

 

 

 

 

I love this picture... 

 

 

 

...and I love this one too. 

 

 

 

 

There's nothing like sitting with Grampa with a cup full of beans.

 

 

 

 

PQ was preparing himself for the flea market with Grammy JoJo. 

 

 

 

 

PQ schooled his Dad in a game of cards. 

Uncle M took PQ down while he remained seated on the couch.

 

 

 

 

Sugar took tips from Aunt Evy on how to be a real princess. 

 

 

 

 

And the laughter continued. 

 

 

When we think about funerals, our first thought does not go to laughter.  We feel sad and we feel a sense of loss.  But this past weekend was more than that.  There was indeed sadness but there was also a sense of togetherness.  A sense of belonging and a weekend of memories that will never be erased.  Our lives are about leaving a legacy and both of the great grandparents left a legacy that will continue to matter in decades to come.  And for that, I'm grateful.

Cape Cod- Trip 2

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