Potty training ADDIE style

Well Sunday morning the 4th of Aug we woke up and Addison said she wanted to go potty like you. So I took off her diaper and let her go for it, we had success, then she wanted to put big girl panties on... hooray maybe she's ready!!!! And then Allen said are you sure you want to start on a Sunday? In my mind I wasn't seeing a problem with this, but he did make a valid point, sunday is crazy anyway and church makes it even more fun but I was determined. I told him though that we were doing this. Surprisingly enough she did fantastic, and she only had one accident all of sunday...it was in the afternoon after her nap.
Almost a week has gone by and I am quite happy with her progress. We still are putting a diaper on her at night but next week I think we'll be done with that too!! Its crazy the independence i see from her already. When i ask her if she needs to go potty her response is, " not wight now mommy in a wittle bit". Or "mommy its not coming out wight now".

Day 1: one and a half accidents and no poopies. We set the timmer ever 30 min...that wore mommy out but i think she's getting it
Day 2: one pee accidents and we went poopies. She started telling me today she needed to go and before bed i told her we needed to go potty and she preceded to tell me she already went all by herself and flushed
Day 3: no accidents but no poopies today. She is telling me when she needs to go and going herself a few times
Day 4: she went pee in her bed right as she was waking up from a nap but she went poopies so that was a plus again
Day 5: no assidents today and we went poopies again...yeehaw
Day 6: a little accident happened today do i hope she is doing good
Day 7:

The things we do on rainy days...

Well today, march 20th, the first day of spring, we stayed inside and watched the rain among other fun girly things!!! I think its safe to say that we are ready for the warm weather to come and stay.
For easter i got the girls matching suits. Of course we had to try them on...perfect fit.
I love that my girls have their own unique features and looks but that you can see that they're sisters. This picture explains their personalities perfectly!!

First walk of the year

Well 32 degrees doesnt scream summer or even spring but it was sunny with no wind today so we took advantage of it.  It was great to get some fresh air hear the birds chirping and see the sun shining.  it was a perfect day for a walk we thought!!

Addison at 2 1/2 Years

Weight:  25 pounds
Height:  34 inches
Head:   18.5

Whenever I look into those big blue eyes I just can't help but think how lucky I am that your my little girl.  Heavenly father sure sent me a special gift and I sure don't want to let him down.  You are becoming quite the little lady...I think the pictures below can kind of explain just how much fun we have around here.  You're a pretty good helper and sister to Livi.  She sure loves to watch and do what your doing.  Your a good helper and most of the time a really good listener, Mommy sure loves you...

Addi saw me picking something out of Maggie's hair the other day so she decided to copy me. Just another indication I am always being watched (so tow the mark momma)!

I'm already to go to town mom!  Granted it's snowing outside and almost dark, but she's ready...

Getting the darn curlers in I tell you is a chore, but then life is good.  She sleeps in them really good!

She's thinking, "mom please not another picture with Livi...we have enough!"

All her babies and toys are so loved.

Sometimes she just wants to do what Livi is doing because it looks so fun.

 

What can I say,  Your mommy and daddy sure love you and are so happy that you are growing, learning new things and developing that FULL personality you have.

Halloween 2012

Halloween this year was a bit harder than I thought it was going to be.  Allen had to end up working late so I ventured out by myself and the girl.  We went to the bank where Allen's sister works and trick or treated there...which I hope to do that every year...so easy and warm. (this year didn't matter for the warm part...it was 65 degrees until the sun went down, crazy)  Then headed over to the neighborhood trunk and treat to say hi to everyone!!!  

 She got to where she new what to do if now one was by the bucket...help herself of course, but I had to watch her to make sure she only took one or Two!!!

 Addie was running to every bucket of candy. 

 Livi was tuckered out and fell asleep on the way home.

 This is a rare picture because Addison never likes to take pictures.  She actually looks like she's enjoying herself.  This is a treasure for me.

Pumpkin Patch 2012

 The pumpkin patch was a lot of fun this year.  Addison had so much fun picking our her pumpkins, yes she got two small ones and Livi got 3 small ones,  because I also needed them for my 4th Sunday Lesson for church.

Livi had a great time riding in the wagon by herself.  She is sitting but really unstable at times so we came prepared with the bumbo!

Labor Day

Labor day was great this year.  All the peaches were ready to can, so we headed to Gooding to visit.  The weather was really nice and the wind hardly blew.  We put away 100 quarts and 50 pints of peaches in one day.  I was pretty proud of ourselves. We went boating, had a picnic and enjoyed the day. 

Picture Comparison

Today I was looking at pictures of Addie and then going and looking at the pictures of Livi at the same age.  I thought I would post some of the comparisons.
Addie and Livi @ one day old

  One Month

Six Weeks...I really don't like this picture , but it was the only one I had that was the same.  Her head is turned weird.  Below is her at six weeks with me.

They were both two months when we blessed them

 Two Months

 Three Months

 4 Months (Sarah their cousin was lucky enough to have a picture with both at that time)

 Addie is on the left side in all these, but I switched this one up, she's on the right!!

Being a Mom

Look at these faces.  Well they melt my heart, and I can't imagine life without them, but that doesn't mean that my patience isn't tried. We all have hard days, right??.  I get overwhelmed at how some days play out.   I strive to be the best mom I can everyday but it's so hard to never get frustrated,  tired or act just like your 2 year old (throwing a fit and all).  I want to be the best mom and a great example of love and compassion and never loose it. Let's face it, I can't do it alone but with Heavenly Fathers help I  sure can!!!  I need to remember to call on him more during the day for  help when I find myself like in these kind of situations.

I read this on a blog I follow and it was the  inspiration I needed after a hard day. (I am not the only one trying to figure this out) and that always makes me feel better.   Today was a rough one.  Addie cried at the drop of a hat today.  Livi had a rough day nursing.  Both babies were crying together a lot today.  Crying drains me emotionally and physically.  It's nice to be reminded where my focus need to be...Thank you Whitney for your post
      "Tonight was a rocky one! It was a very noisy/emotional night at the Vrska's. At one point I had Kingston at one end of the house screaming and Taelee at the other crying that she wanted to get out of ACT (attitude change time). It was one of those nights that had me wondering if I am doing anything right as a mother?! Taelee had a melt down over something so small, and it quickly escalated when I put her into timeout. I turned on "If the Savior Stood Beside Me", and then went back to her after a few minutes. Aha moment number one, I knelt down by Taelee and asked her to say a prayer to invite the spirit back into her heart. Kingston heard the word "pray" and quickly dropped what he was doing and knelt down beside me and folded his arms. How grateful I was for that sweet boy and the effect of peaceful music at that moment! Aha moment number two came when I was kissing Taelee good night. She said, "Mom, why do we cry?" I gave a simple answer, when we get upset or are sad. She interrupted me and said, "No Mom, why do we cry?" She wanted the scientific reason of why we cry. Tonight I remembered how analytical her little brain is. I am so grateful for my little sponge of knowledge, and because of that It is my responsibility to teach her all the good I know! I am grateful to be a mother. I am grateful for the push that it gives me to be a better person and to do a little better every day."

It really helps me when I know I'm not the only one that has hard days.

Is it always easy? NO! Is it worth it? YES!  There really is nothing better in the world than being a mom!!!!!

Addison @ 2 yrs

Weight: 22 pounds
Height:  33 inches
Head:   18

What Addi's doing at 2yrs:

• This girl isn't talking much, but understands well.  I ask her to do something and she can do it. She makes sounds for words she isn't saying.  I know when she wants a drink, blanket, if she's hungry, what she wants to watch because she makes the animal sound.  The words she says are, Ma ma, Daddy, yes, peese, pop (for my dad big trucks because he has a big truck), pop bob (Popsicles), ba ba (bird) and ama (gammy and grandma)  
• She loves to be outside.  Moving the grass with her dad is one of her favorite things.  
• When she hears daddy's truck she runs to the garage door with so much excitement. 
• She goes into Nursery without crying now, just has a sad face when I drop her off and leave.  
• She really isn't screaming anymore just when I put her in her room for for some attitude adjustment time so I have to go in and remind her we don't scream, then she cries and screams with her lips closed.  Its pretty cute.  
• She wants to sit in the big chair at the bar, and sometimes I let her, she just gets more distracted there. 
• Maggie and Addie play chase in the house.  Maggie runs first and Addie follows, then Addie runs and Maggie chases.  It gets pretty crazy sometimes.  
• When she wants a candy or a tums (she thinks this is candy cause I was always eating them being pregnant with Livi and she had to join in), she hold our her pointer finger and says one more.  I guess I am always telling her (just one) that so she must think that what having a candy is. 
• She still loves having her shoes on and can sometimes get them on herself.  That entertains her sometimes for 20 minutes trying to get them on.
• She tells me when she's poopy and sometimes when she's wet. Maybe potty training will be easy?  who really know.  
• Sometimes when she gets to bed late or has a shorter nap than usual the day before, she will start winning and point to her bed.  She want to take a nap early.  She normally goes down around 12:15 and sleeps till about 3 or 3:30.  In these instances she usually wants to go down around 11:30.  Crazy huh, but I listen cause she know, I guess even at this young age.
•  We are still reading tons of books.  After the 10th one, I have to distract her so we can take a break. I really do love her to climb on my lap and let me read to her.  She is a really smart little girl
• She is addicted to otter pops.  I let her have 2 before lunch and then 3 when she wakes up from her nap.  After dinner she usually has another one.  Oh well, its summer.  This is really the only sweets she has in a day so I guess it's okay....she stays hydrated, right!  That's what I tell myself
• She loves to swing.  Gammy got her a swing for her birthday and it's hanging out in the tree.  sometimes I can't get her out of it.

There is so much more but my brain has hit the wall for the night.  

 I taught her to make soup the other day.  I remember doing this all the time and it was so fun to see her latch on and run with it. 

 Morning mom!! Don't I look pretty???  (She is climbing up on the counter now) It cares me but she is pretty careful.  There she is again on the table!

Summer in Full Force

We are sure enjoying our summer. It seems like we have been really busy.  Everything just piles up all at the same time.  The girls are growing and changing all the time and I have to make sure and record all of this.  I just printed a blog book and realized how much I needed to have more posts and pictures explaining milestones and everyday life.  I forget, which I never thought I would but, it's true...my brain is shot.  Maybe it will come back to me one day. 

I've been trying to keep Livi up a bit more so to get her on more of a schedule for naps and I guess she showed me. 

Seems like since I've introduced Addie to her swimming suit, we can't seen to get it off her.  She goes in the back yard, I turn on the hose just a bit, and she plays for hours off and on.  

It has been so fun to see Addie's imagination come to life even more.  She is really starting to play by herself and do all these cute little girl things.  She loves to put all kind of things in her picnic basket and then take them out and move to the next thing.

Trying for a cute picture of the two of my girls.  Addie is not trying to hold her a bit and not cry.  If Livi starts to cry so does she...I guess it upsets her.

We have really gotten into balloons lately.  Up to this point she really hasn't liked them.

Addie blew her first bubble and it was all by herself.  Mommy was so proud

Livi is so alert and is beginning to know when I walk out of the room and I have to say I don't like it.  She talks to us, sucks on her hands, smiles really big and loves grabbing mommy's hair.  I think it was about this time I cut my hair short with Addie.  Maybe it's time to do that again.

Wherever Addie is she usually has her stroller and her blanket of course.  Just pray I don't ever loose her blanket.  We wouldn't survive!!!

There she is again wanting to sit or do what Livi is doing.  Like the swing, she also wants in the bumbo.  She is so tiny that she still fits. SILLY GIRL

She almost likes running through the hose, but I have to make it little.  That's what she was waiting for. 

I 'm so glad I have these girls in my life.  Summer has been so fun with them, and to many more.