Potty training...

O.k., so I was going to start potty training when Kirkland turned 2, but I was so sick with "morning sickness" that I just couldn't handle it. Plus, Kirkland is a sympathetic puker, so he was too busy throwing up right there beside me.

So, I was going to try it again when I got to feeling better, but then Charlie came, and so I didn't really have time to potty train since it was also the middle of Geoff's season. I remember one night before bathtime, I heard him laughing in Charlie's room. I asked, "What's so funny?" He giggled & said, "I tee tee on the carpet!"

So, over Thanksgiving we tried to start again, but Kirkland got WAY sick for like 4 weeks, so I gave it up.

So, a few weeks ago, we tried again. I had bought a whole box full of treats & prizes for everytime he would go in the potty. So, he wakes up, and is all excited about his lightning mcqueen big boy underwear. However, the first time he washed his hands after he goes, he falls off the stool into the bathroom door, cuts his leg & bangs his head. All of this gets him so upset, that he starts to vomit. Needless to say, we were done for the day.

So, he's 3 years old, and he knows good and well "how" to go to the potty. He's done it plenty of times. What we are lacking here is consistency. Last night, he took his diaper off & peed in my foyer. What is that?!? He knows that if he goes in the potty, he will get a prize, but he just doesn't care. But every time I go, he brings me a piece of chocolate. He could not be less interested in the potty.

He starts preschool in August, where you have to be completely potty trained. I'm hoping we make it!

Venting about how expensive baby stuff is...

O.k., so our grocery bill is getting WAY out of hand, so Geoff & I decided to take a look at it, you know, to see if there was anywhere we could cut back. Turns out, the biggest chunk of our bill goes to the smallest member of our family-Charlie! We spend about $80 a week just to feed his 22 pound body! Isn't that crazy!?!?

$52 a week for formula. (He has to have special formula for babies who spit up frequently. Trust me-he needs it!)
$28 a week on baby food (He eats at least 6 jars of food a day, more on hungrier days..I'm not kidding)

Then roughly $20 a week for diapers for 2 kids! I'm counting down the days until Kirkland no longer needs them! And, only 5 more months until Charlie is off of formula!! Woo hoo!

Easter 2009!

Easter was so much fun this year! It was the first time that Kirkland got really excited about his Easter basket, and he really had fun hunting eggs! He thought it was hilarious that the eggs could be in trees! He would laugh every time he'd find one!

Me and the boys at the Church Easter Egg Hunt. Geoff missed it because he was at a track meet. Please note their matching shirts. I know they aren't twins, but I'm having way too much fun dressing them alike!

O.k., so do other families have a hard time getting a family picture taken where everyone is smiling & looking at the camera. It is almost impossible at our house!

The wind was not cooperating with us in this one. But, did you notice the matching sweater vests? I know...I have a problem! :)
So, we finally get one where everyone is looking, but I didn't take into consideration the blazing sun coming in through the window! So, this is as good as it's going to get!

Kirkland's 3rd Birthday!

I know he turned 3 over a month ago, but here are some pictures from his party at C-Boys Stables. There was horse back riding, a hayride, facepainting, and a petting zoo. It was a blast, but VERY cold! I had way cute, matching outfits for the boys picked out, but they are covered up by their jackets.

I am so proud that he actually rode on the horse! All week long, he was telling me that he didn't want to. I was like, then why are we having your party at stables?!?! But he did it, and I was so proud!

Some of his good friends from chuch!

Kirkalnd with his Lightning McQueen cake!