Potty Training = Success!

We are in our 4th day of potty training and the only accident today was poop.  Jude is not too fond of the idea of pooping on the potty yet, but I am beyond pleased with his quick progress!  He is catching on quickly, and although he doesn't like the initial thought of going potty on the toilet, he is doing it, and that is enough for me at this point!  We even left the house for 2 hours and he stayed dry the whole time!  Bryan and I are so so proud of our big boy!!!

SN:  Last night we had some friends over with their little ones.  While Jude was sitting on the potty last night I carried in a piece of pizza.  He doesn't like to try pizza for some reason, even if it is just the crust.  He LOVES bread, so I thought if he was cornered (on the potty), he may try it for me.  I picked off a piece of the crust and said, "Look it's BREAD, your FAVORITE!"  He looked and shook his head "no."  I went on to say, "come on!  Try it, you'll like it!"  He then looked over (from his ipad :/ ) and said, with a straight face, "shut uh."  Which I'm PRETTY SURE was "Shut up!"  I couldn't believe it.  I couldn't get mad at him... I think he probably learned it from me... :/  When I get mad at the dogs barking I might say that.  I won't be saying it anymore! ;)

"You're not all done..."

Mommy note:

So since Jude has learned to say, "All done," he likes to say it a lot.  Often times, while he is in the middle of eating!  He loves to hear me say, "You're not all done..." in a playful voice.  He thinks it's hilarious! :) Well now... this afternoon, I heard him, on his own, saying, "You're not all done."  Haha!!  I LOVE IT!  He said it numerous times tonight!
Of course, his words are slurred and muffled, but if I told you what he was saying, you would be able to hear it, too!

I am so proud of how interested in talking Jude has become.  He babbles so much more now!  He has overcome many of the struggles he dealt with just a couple of short months ago!  I am one PROUD MAMA!!!  I love Jude with my whole heart!

I always wondered how I could split my love between Jude and Wren... but there is no splitting.  I simply love them both with all the love I can give.  

"All done!"

Mommy heard some clear words from me this morning.  Yesterday, I was joking around with Mommy at lunch time signing "all done."  She laughed, signed "no" and said "you're not all done."  I thought that was funny so we went back and forth doing that for a few minutes.  I ate all the while saying I was all done.... I know.... I'm silly! :D

So, while Mommy was feeding me my oatmeal this morning, I remembered, signed, and SAID "ALL DONE!"  She did her part, and we went back and forth with me SAYING "all done!"  Mommy says it was really clear and she is so proud of me!  She says it seems like I have a lot more words available, but that I just need to try harder to bring them out.  I love that Mommy so easily understands me!   :)

Better rest next time....

I had a sleepless night the night before last, so Mommy was hoping nap time would be long and satisfying yesterday, but it wasn't.  Since I didn't want to lay down, Mommy: being the smart, accommodating Mommy that she is ;)... thought I may have an ear infection.  So, she took me to the doctor, and sure enough... I have an ear infection in my right ear.  Mommy then drove over to Walgreens to get my prescription filled.  At this point, I found my car seat quite comfortable and passed out.  Mommy sat in the parking lot while me and sissy rested.  She said she wishes she would have had her camera because we were a beautiful sight.  Sorry you didn't get the nap you were craving Mommy!

Last night, after a dose of my medicine, I was feeling pretty good.  I slept well, but sadly, Mommy did not.  Wren had Mommy up several times, I guess.  Wren hasn't been wanting to sleep through the night anymore.  Mommy says we MUST take a GOOD nap today!  I guess we will see..... ;)

In other news...
My baby cousin, Kinley, will be here soon!   Her Mommy is 4cm dilated and 75% effaced.  Since she is still a little early, her doctor can't help things along, but mentioned this morning that if she could, she would break her water and Kinley would be here by noon.  I guess we will just have to wait a little longer!  Come on baby Kinley!!!!! :D

Mommy crept in last night and took this picture...  Yes.  I sometimes prefer Violet over Scout!

NANA!!!!!!!!!!

Mommy says that the holidays were lots of fun, but she is glad to have things back to "normal."  I got SO MANY great presents on Christmas!!  A couple worth noting from Grandpa and Grandma Hinshaw... my shape sorter (I LOVE SHAPES!!), Tumblin' Chuck (He does somersaults all on his own!  I can't even do that yet!), and me and Daddy's favorite... Remote controlled Thomas the Train!  (He even blows out REAL STEAM!!)  Nana and Papa got me these really awesome Dinosaur Train characters (from one of my favorite shows), I really like them!  However, I've actually been playing more with the Peek-A-Boo teddy bear and cute crawling turtle that they gave Wren!  I REALLY like the turtle!  (I just started playing with him RIGHT NOW!) Hehe!  OH YEAH, and a family favorite gift was the gift certificate for a year at the Children's Discovery Museum!  Thanks Aunt Kati and Brent!!  Also, I have to mention the money Grandpa and Grandma Hinshaw gave Daddy and Mommy to pay for the fence I've heard so much about... but have yet to see...  I guess we are getting closer to that day! :)

There are pictures on Mommy's Facebook page of our Christmas festivities!

I am saying more meaningful sounds.  One of my favorites.... "Nana!"  I've found I can use it a couple of ways... "Nana"= Nana or "Nana"= Banana.  And, I am saying "Nen" for Wren, and "inin" for Aunt Lindsey.  As you can probably tell... I am enjoying the N sound! :)

Now that I can communicate an interest of mine, I can't help myself... I ask for a "Nana" often!  I don't always get it, but this morning I did!!! :D

My GLORIOUS NANA!!!!!