One more visit to the potty training series seemed to be calling me.  It’s not all wrapped up and perfect, because, believe me, that never happens.  After months of struggling with #2 in the potty, we are finally getting somewhere.  The two- or three-day potty training may work for some compliant little children out there, [...]

How I do love some good baby naps.  And how I do miss them some days!  Just as soon as I signed on for more volunteer work this fall, the naps began to fall off.  One day here, one day there, and this week we had two days in a row with no naps.  When [...]

I confess:  I love VeggieTales.  And freebies.  Well, I would not love VeggieTales if it weren’t for the fact that it makes.my.kids.happy! Rather than trying to guess which music will suit everyone as I’m maneuvering the carpool, I can simply tune into these hilarious and wholesome garden friends and put a halt to the backseat [...]

What works for me this Wednesday?  Creating quality time with my kids.  Less than two weeks until school starts for my older ones and I feel the push to enjoy this last bit of summer (although summer weather will continue for months!)
Tomorrow, rather than focusing on the dust and mopping, I will go swimming.  We [...]

I thought we would not need a Part 4 to Potty-Training the Strong-Willed Child, however, I left you with the idea that everything was coming up roses, except for that part about BM’s not working so hot.  After 3 1/2 weeks, here’s where we stand today with our crazy potty teaching, (mostly) without pull-ups.
1.  BM’s [...]