Wasn't that episode of Oprah good? I even made Tyler watch it (Christian is his home-teaching companion after all). Nie Nie is a pretty cool gal.
I thought I should post an update on family life.
Jocelyn is officially potty-trained!!!!!
And guess what? It didn't take over a year to do! I really believe mercy has been granted to us in this endeavor. Because Samuel was so difficult to potty-train, I think someone from above knew that I would not have the patience to go through that trial again, at least not so soon. She basically trained herself in about a day. She was successful with #2 before #1. What? I was shocked. I have hardly had to think about it. Such a blessing!
Jocelyn's motivation was being able to go to pre-school. Samuel told her that if she pooped on the potty she would get to go because, well, that is what we told him. Sadly, however, it isn't true for her. She is too young still and being potty trained is only one step. But in her little mind she believes she is big enough and ready. So now I have to remind her that she needs to be 4 years old (she'll be 3 in December) and potty trained. She reminds me everyday that she is growing bigger. And she is.
My little girl has hair nearly down to her waist. She wears her princess dress every single day and it has consequently turned from a beautiful gown into rags, opposite of Cinderella (good thing it was a 50 cent garage sale find). She worships princesses, prays to get married and kiss someday (she picked up this notion from Sleeping Beauty), still copies her brother, loves her nails to be painted, is a good helper, keeps me company while Samuel is at pre-school, has the vocabulary of a 5 year old and has beautiful brownish eyes. She is excited to have a little sister coming soon and is probably more excited for her pink birthday party after Christmas. We love you little Jocelyn. Can't you stay in this fun stage of life??
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So fun! I'm not having such an easy time potty-training Tralee. She REFUSES to sit on the potty to go, but will sit on it any other time. Also, you're so lucky to be in the Nielson's ward! I think I would gush if I ever met Stephanie as well. So inspiring! Hope you and baby # 3 are feeling well.
ReplyDeleteLittle girls are so fun! Though, my little girl was the HARDEST to potty train. I had to finally give up after a year of trying, and tell her, "this is where the potty seat is just in case you ever feel like using it." The end, end of story. A month or two later, she went in and used the potty seat, came out and announced, "there is pee-pee in the potty." and she was trained...but don't forget the previous year of frustration!
ReplyDeletePotty training is no fun at all but hooray when you don't have to try and she does it herself! Congrats on the pregnancy. Hope all is well!
ReplyDeleteNikki