Potty Training: Day 2

Day 2 didn't go quite as well as day 1 did. We started out the morning with the every 10 minute sit on the potty thing.

And she did...with protest.

She tee-teed one time and we cheered her on big time. Now every time she sits on the potty she stands up and says, "Yay E!!!" (E is what she calls herself).

We made a family trip to Walmart to buy a few necessities and some more treats for potty training so we put her in a diaper for that. When we got home she ate lunch and took a nap so we kept the diaper on her because she'd kept it dry.

When she got up from her nap, the diaper was full. Needless to say it will be a while before nighttime/sleep dryness. We tried to get her to sit on the potty. She screamed "NO!!!" at me every time I tried to get her to go.

We finally put her in a diaper and went to eat dinner. When we got back home she was completely dry (progress!!!) even though we'd been gone a couple of hours.

Day 2 was definitely frustrating. Diapers are so convenient but then again, they cost money. We'll see how day 3 goes.

Potty Training: Day 1

Yesterday I started the Friday Family Potty Training Boot Camp.

The plan was to start first thing in the morning but I woke up with the remains of what was likely a stomach bug so I didn't really get started until after nap time. Once she got up, I stripped her down and let her run around with just a shirt on. I set the kitchen timer every ten minutes and we'd go sit on the potty.

She pooped in the potty but then wouldn't go back in the bathroom so I moved her pink potty into the living room to ease into things.

Every ten minutes we'd sit on the potty. She held her pee for almost 3 hours!!!! She was being so stubborn. I was wondering how long she could go when I noticed she'd climbed up on the couch and tee-teed all over it. Then I found a wet spot in the carpet. I was very frustrated!

For some reason, after that, she started using her potty and we had success.

All-in-all, she tee-teed in the potty 4 times and pooped once.

She got 1 gummi for trying, 2 for tee-tee and, 3 for poop.

We're on to day 2 now....wish us luck!

Ansleigh's First Trip to Magic Kingdom

We had a great day! Ansleigh totally loved everything and was such a trooper! She even lasted through the fireworks without a nap.She loved the princesses and most of all, meeting Tinker Bell. She rode the carousel, saw Mickey's Philharmagic, did the Monster's Inc, Laugh Floor, gave Mickey a high five, rode It's a Small World and the teacups, and blew Tink a kiss. So here are some pictures for you guys!

Birthday Party

My mom hosted a birthday party for Ansleigh-bug while we were in town so that family could celebrate her birthday with her.

Since she had a Minnie party in Florida, Lolli threw her a Tink party here.

Christmas

We spent our Christmas up in Alabama.

We had Christmas at GranNana's house on the 19th (in Anniston).

We had Christmas at Mimi's house on the 20th (in Weaver).

We had Christmas with Aunt Debbie, Uncle David, and Lauren in Selma on the 23rd (in Selma).

We had family Christmas with all the Friday's (Papa, Nana, Uncle Chad, Aunt Rachel, Turner, and Anna Cate) Christmas Eve (in Troy).

Santa came (to Troy) Christmas morning.

We had Christmas with the Fair's (Pop Pop, Lolli, Uncle Jon, Aunt Sissy, and Tyler) Christmas night.


We traveled a lot but enjoyed every second of it. We loved getting to spend a little time with all our families.

We hope you had a wonderful holiday too! :)

A Bed for a Big Girl

This weekend we took apart Ansleigh's crib/toddler bed and moved it out of her room. We rearranged her room in preparation for a visit from Santa, and now Ansleigh is sleeping in her day bed, which by the way, used to be my day bed. She opened up her new big girl bedding to put on there.

She's been a champ and loves her new bed! Our sweet baby girl is growing up so fast!

Ansleigh's Birthday

Two days ago our little Buggy-Boo turned 2 years old!

We'd planned on taking her to Disney to celebrate her birthday instead of a party. My parents arranged to come down so we decided to make a cake and have a few people over to celebrate. At the last minute, my parents were unable to make it down, but the cake was baked so we went ahead with plans.

Three of Ansleigh's sweet friends made it over to help her eat her Minnie cake. :)

On Friday, we held off on going to Disney and it was a good thing we did! It rained and poured all day long! We're going in January.

Two days ago, on her actual birthday, she got to have cookies for breakfast :) with chocolate milk. We watched her favorite show (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse) and for dinner, we took her to Chick-fil-a to eat dinner, play on the playground, and have some ice cream.

While we're in Anniston, Lolli & Pop are hosting a TinkerBell birthday party for all the family that can never be with her on her birthday. Stay tuned for pics from that. :)