Potty Training.....

So, J is almost potty trained! As of Wednesday, he has been wearing "big boy" underpants and LOVES THEM! We had 2 accidents on Wednesday, 2 on Thursday (both poop only) and none since then. Well, pee that is. He had a poop accident yesterday but we were told that takes a lot longer so no worries. He even held it for a couple hours while playing outside with his dad (daddy forgot to ask him if he had to go) and finally told daddy himself that he had to pee. He has even woken up from naps with a dry diaper! It was an exciting time when Ryan and I went to Costco yesterday and DIDN'T have to buy diapers! YAHOO!!!!! We will work on the poop now! Here are some pics from our playdate with Jack on Friday. We're hoping it becomes a social peeing thing and tell his friend's that "everybody's doing it"! Oh yeah, J wanted to take a nap in "big boy" underwear so we will see what happens. I will report soon....

Pumpkin Patch

Ryan took J to the pumpkin patch while I coached a tournament in Santa Barbara this weekend. Looks like everyone had a good time!

I can't resist...

taking pictures of her. So....here she is again! Holding her head up like a big girl and wearing a couple super cute outfits!

Eating!

Amelia tried eating for the first time today! Ummm....it didn't go so well, but she started to get the hang of it!

Amelia

She's ALMOST rolling over!

She also chews on her hands 24/7. Maybe she'll get a tooth and roll over at the same time!

Meinhardt Boxing Ring!

Amelia had her 4month check up today and J has his 2 1/2 year (a month early) check up! In the blue corner, J weighed in at a whopping 32 lbs 10 oz (between 75-90%) and 37 1/4 inches (also between 75-90%). In the pink corner, Amelia weighed in at 13 lbs 11 oz (50%) and 24 1/4 inches (50%). Amelia got 5 shots and J snuck out without one! He was all ready for a shot and said, "after shot, I get stickers?" He has to go back for a flu shot in a week so I will prep him for that next week! I dosed A up with Tylenol and she was out for the count. TKO goes to the Blue corner! :)

Amelia's Room

It is finally DONE! Jacqui painted a tree on canvas' and hung it in A's room when she got here! How AMAZING does this look?

Jacqui & Jett's Visit

Jacqui and Jett came to town today for Jess' baby shower. Can you say crowded?!?! Nothing like 3 car seats in a row and ALL 3 bedrooms in our house used for naps! Jeremy LOVES Jett and always asked where he went when he was napping. Here are a couple pics!

Jess' Baby Shower

I threw my best friend Jess a baby shower this weekend and it was a blast! I took Amelia with me to San Diego along with Jacqui and Jett and J stayed here with Ryan. It was a fun weekend!

Bumbo Girl

She is almost 4 months old and getting bigger by the minute. She has her 4 month Dr. visit in a week so I will be sure to update on her weight/length. Here is our little girl!

Halloween Costume Shopping

We went to get J a costume and there was nothing there that excited him! I think we will get something online. He wouldn't let us put him down because there were motion censored scary people and they freaked him out. No crying, just a death grip on us. One of the guys working there had a REAL python. Ryan held it and J wanted nothing to do with it. When the guy offered the snake to Ryan, Ryan didn't even think twice and held it. YIKES! This picture is terrible but you can kind of see the scene...BIG snake, LITTLE kid scared to death!

Sunday Morning

They sat on the couch together and watch Sesame Street! Jeremy was very helpful and kept putting that toy in her hand!

Horse Rides

We went to ride the ponies today at a local pet store and this is about how much Jeremy had to do with them. He LOVED watching them drink water and chew on the water bucket but didn't get close to them. Very apprehensive!

Delivery Boy

Jeremy has a new job....getting the paper for his dad!

"hmmm...sure is a long way to that paper"

"I got it"

"Here you go dad"

"I'm so proud of myself"

Playmates

I found Jeremy lying unerneath her play gym this morning. I ran to get the camera and got there a minute too late. He was on his way out. He was happier sitting next to her! Ryan finally gets back from NY tomorrow night...only 9 days later :( We are all very excited to see him and be together again!

Cool Pez Man!

Jeremy got his first Pez candy toy and some cool shades from his grandmommy! Lucky kid! He ate all of the candy in minutes and has been asking for more ever since!

King Jeremy

Jeremy made this hat today at school!!! The teacher said he is doing VERY well and listens"extremely" well for his age and then said I am doing a good job at home! Always makes you feel good when you really have no idea how to be a mom :)

She's a talker!

This video was taken by my phone so it's terrible quality. Ryan is in NY and has our good camera. Anyway, little missy started talking up a storm yesterday. Here she is with a VERY brief bit of it!

Still trying to figure out if they look alike?!?!? You tell me....

Here is J at 4 months...so they are almost the same age!

Daisy Duck

She laughed for the first time today! Her Oma and I think she looks like a little duck when she smiles! Here are some cute pictures!

A Dream Come True

What's better than one "wawa"? TWO "wawa's"!!!!!!

Happy and then Sad Amelia!!!!

My computer is acting funny and will not turn these pics around to turn your head around :)

Bumbo Chair

She's getting bigger and Jeremy loves to hug her!!!!!!

Old Friends, Good Times

I met up with some girlfriends I have not seen since we were in grade school and high school! We had drinks and dinner at El Cholo in Santa Monica! It was like it was about 15 years ago plus a few marriages, 2 kids (I'm the only one with kids) and alcohol!

Play Dates

They seem like all fun and games but look at what you're left with when they're over!!!!!!! A MESSY room and tired kids. Here's my friend Jamie's daughter Olivia!

How much trouble can one kid get into?!?!?!

Well, A LOT!!!! Here are just a few....sitting on the coffee table, taking dad's slippers out of the closet and eating cereal out of a tin can! Crazy kid! Thank god school starts next week!

Home to happy faces!

Jeremy was very happy to see his mom and dad when we got back from Hawaii! He went to a Dodger game tonight with Ryan so I will post pictures when I get them! Here is Amelia waking up from her nap! Lots of happy faces around here!