My Other Job

Here is a link to the page where my blogs are kept.  I have blogs on there about the pregnancy so its a good way to keep up with what is going on in that department.  Since I write for TummyTime, all of my blogs must be about the pregnancy, even though most of them still mention Elli!  I'm glad I have the TummyTime blog to chronicle this pregnancy though.


http://tummytime.onslow.org/tummytime/author/laura-waller/

Potty Update

So we weren't sure whether or not to potty train, but Elli has been showing some interest lately.  We decided not to do the Potty Training Boot Camp and just kind of introduce her to the potty and see what happens..this basically means I am making it up as I go.  We started working on it Thursday a little bit.  Since Elli and I are here in the mornings, I decided to just let her wear panties and try taking her to the potty every 15 minutes or so.  It went pretty well actually and every time she went to the potty she got one (ok 3) M&Ms.  Then, when we wanted to go outside or to eat or something, we put a diaper on and didn't worry about it.  As soon as we would get home, the panties would come back on and we would try some more.  This method seems to be working pretty well.  We had a few accidents on Friday which gave me opportunity to talk about pottying on the ground versus pottying in the toilet.  That night she told us she needed to potty by saying something along the lines of "pottying on the ground."  Once we heard those words we were off to the potty so fast and we made it.  We've kept this method up this weekend.  Elli has informed us of her need to go to the bathroom by laying on the floor and saying "change my diaper" and by just saying "uh-oh."  Both times we were able to get her there before we had an accident.  I'm not getting my hopes up, this might be beginner's luck,  Still, we have decided to keep going with it and see what happens.  I did have to stop giving her 3 m&ms because she was going so often - she seems fine with one.  I think our next step might be to do panties at home and pull-ups when we are out.  We'll see...like I said, I am totally making this up on my own and I don't usually like to do that.

Well, that's enough in one post about using the bathroom...oh the joys of being a mom!

Could We Market This?

Do you think the company would buy this clip for their advertisements?  I know I'm biased - but it seems like it might just sell their product!!

Play Dates Make it All Better

I have recently discovered the beauty of play dates.  It might seem like a hassle to get Elli up, ready, and out the door.  But once that part is over, the play date makes the day all better.  Elli loves trying out new toys and sharing with friends.  Selfishly though, it is sooo nice to sit with another adult and have a conversation.  Also, Elli doesn't need entertaining because she is playing so life is good!  Here is a photo from our last play date with Mrs. Molly and Lyra.  Elli was a bit bossy and kept telling Lyra to sit down and say "cheese."  I guess that is a social skill we will have to work on!

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Playdates and Puzzles

We got to have a friend over yesterday morning and it was so much fun!
Elli loved sharing her toys!!

Big hug!

Girl jam band

Elli's new hiding spot!

Peek a Boo!

Aunt Melissa gave us a huge box of puzzles and things the girls don't use anymore and we found this treasure inside.  The fish pieces are magnetic and we get to "fish" for our puzzle pieces.  So much fun!  Elli loves it.

Tummy Time Blog Updates

Click this link to see a few of my Tummy Time Blogs on Elli and the pregnancy!

http://tummytime.onslow.org/tummytime/author/laura-waller/