Spotlight on Alexis

Just posted on Nathan's potty stories, and realized poor Lexi needs her time to shine as well.  So take a look...isn't she cute!?

In all reality she is very deserving of a spotlight (and not just because today is her 11 month birthday). But because, Lexi is learning the art of walking.  4 steps!!!(all her steps have been for daddy by the way) But she is gaining in confidence and occasionally tries without our proddings.  She is so petite that even though she is a couple weeks behind Nathan's records, she just seems too small to be walking.  She does the best when destracted by a doll or stuffed animal...her favorites, and she just loves her walker (which is on loan to us by our friends.)  Hooray for little Lexi!

Potty Training

Nathan began the potty training project early, expressing his curiousity and desire at 18 months.  As exciting as the idea of no more diapers sounded and still sounds...there's a lot more involved than anyone may expect.

Hearing other's stories either makes you think your ahead at the game or have a lot to work on, and I've felt both ways.  Nathan is now 25 months old and to meet my original 8 month goal I've got roughly 1 month to go (in reality less).

Road bumps:
*Although Nathan has nearly learned total bowel control, he still can't quite pull his "Pull-ups" or his pants up or down on his own.
*Too much Lactose = much, much less control on his part...I don't blame him, poor kid.
*It's only 50-50 as far as us reminding him to go and him telling us he needs to go.
*Most of the time he seems to do it just for the rewards, but at least they are working right!? (thank you - fruit snacks, popsicles and Mamba's)
*And of course nap and bed time are a whole nother ball park, so I'm not taking that into account.

All in all, Nathan is making me one proud mamma, but I'm not putting money on day-time big boy panties by the 17th.  I'll keep working on it, wish me luck and I'll keep you posted.