The kids at Surfside Beach in September.We have had some wonderful breakthroughs in the past few weeks. I wanted to celebrate them because reaching milestones and making strides is important.
Nathan now eats chewable vitamins! Those of you who know Nathan are aware that he is a picky eater, and by picky eater, I mean he turns up his nose at almost everything -- fruit, veggies, most meals, and even bread. I used to get his fluoride and vitamin combined in liquid form -- like what you give babies -- until we moved to Texas. There is fluoride in the water here. I told Nathan one night that he would not get to play his video game unless he ate the chewable vitamin, and he did it! Hallelujah! I had bought gummy vitamins and tried all kinds of types in the past, and he is finally eating them at age six. We've also told him he can't play video games after school unless he takes a bite of real food. He's missed out on a lot of video games, but I'm okay with that. He tried half a grape and ate a small slice of cheese (he likes shredded cheese). We're making progress!
Sophia is fully potty trained! She first went back in February when we lived in Utah. After the move to Texas, our focus shifted to getting her trained to stay in her big girl bed. She was totally ready but just resisted it, telling me, "I don't want to go potty!" Well, Dan and I gave her cookies and stickers as rewards, and she finally cooperated. Sophie stayed dry all week, and she even proudly told Nathan's teacher at a conference this week, "I went poo poo in the potty!" Those of you who are parents know why this is such a big deal.
I love this product. It helps transform my crayon-colored walls back to their original form. Sophia likes to draw, and she thinks the house is her canvas.
I achieved something this past week as well. I finished my first week of training with Capital One Bank. For those of you who don't know, Dan lost his job this summer, so we're flipping roles for now. It's strange working after being at home with the kids all the time, but it's good to learn new skills and to stretch myself. I think Dan and I will appreciate each of our roles more from going through this experience.
Nathan now eats chewable vitamins! Those of you who know Nathan are aware that he is a picky eater, and by picky eater, I mean he turns up his nose at almost everything -- fruit, veggies, most meals, and even bread. I used to get his fluoride and vitamin combined in liquid form -- like what you give babies -- until we moved to Texas. There is fluoride in the water here. I told Nathan one night that he would not get to play his video game unless he ate the chewable vitamin, and he did it! Hallelujah! I had bought gummy vitamins and tried all kinds of types in the past, and he is finally eating them at age six. We've also told him he can't play video games after school unless he takes a bite of real food. He's missed out on a lot of video games, but I'm okay with that. He tried half a grape and ate a small slice of cheese (he likes shredded cheese). We're making progress!
Sophia is fully potty trained! She first went back in February when we lived in Utah. After the move to Texas, our focus shifted to getting her trained to stay in her big girl bed. She was totally ready but just resisted it, telling me, "I don't want to go potty!" Well, Dan and I gave her cookies and stickers as rewards, and she finally cooperated. Sophie stayed dry all week, and she even proudly told Nathan's teacher at a conference this week, "I went poo poo in the potty!" Those of you who are parents know why this is such a big deal.
I love this product. It helps transform my crayon-colored walls back to their original form. Sophia likes to draw, and she thinks the house is her canvas.I achieved something this past week as well. I finished my first week of training with Capital One Bank. For those of you who don't know, Dan lost his job this summer, so we're flipping roles for now. It's strange working after being at home with the kids all the time, but it's good to learn new skills and to stretch myself. I think Dan and I will appreciate each of our roles more from going through this experience.
7 comments:
That's so awesome Nathan is eating some new foods and that Sophia is potty trained! Can she teach Braden to go on the potty? :)
congrats on all the big accomplishments
Way to go! Sometimes the only way to get what you want your kids to do is to take away the really important stuff!
No more diapers! How nice that must be.
Congratulations on finding work. I hope it all works out for you.
Sophia and Nathan look so cute on the beach together. Miss you guys.
Love,
Mom
Yeah! I'm excited that you were able to find a job. Good luck. I know me working and Roger at home mostly with the kids has made us appreciate what the other was doing and has made me appreciate the little things I took for granted being at home. Congrats to Nathan and Sophia on their big accomplishments too.
I know how to comment on blogs now instead of e-mailing my comments :)
That's all good news-new job, potty training and courageous eating-they're growing up so fast and they're such cutie-pies.
Yeah Nathan and Sophia!
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