November was Mia's month! Mia became potty trained! One of my friends, Amy, told me when I was pregnant to not force our kids to go on the potty, to let them do it on their own. It was the BEST advice.. thank you Amy! I would let Mia go on the potty if she wanted to but never forced her. While at school Mia would go on the potty sometimes but not always. In the middle of the month her teacher, Miss Jessie, told me she was doing very well going on the potty, so I decided to ask Mia if she wanted "big girl" panties. She replied, "Yes," and we were on our way to Target. With Princess panties in hand we headed home to try them out. Ever since then Mia has been potty trained! She wears a diaper during nap-time and bed-time, but other then that she has zero accidents. Everyone always told me having your kids potty-trained makes life much easier; however, I find myself in EVERY public restroom, which makes me a little queasy. All I say to Mia is, "Don't touch ANYTHING!" I can't believe my little girl is growing up so fast! She is so fun to be around. She sings all types of songs and says the craziest things! She will say "Does that sound like a plan?" It puts a smile on my face every time. Her favorite places to go are Target, Home Depot, Giant Eagle, and restaurants. She picks out her clothes (I give her a few options), makes sure her pretty (hair bow) matches and will dress herself. She is such a joy to be around. She makes sure to tell you she loves you every chance she gets and she also makes sure Brynn has what he needs and is doing fine. She had such a gentle heart and soul. I am so thankful she is MINE!
At the end of the month, Brynn go his cast changed! The new cast covered his torso and stopped right above his knees. Being the determined little man he is, he learned how to pull himself around. Brynn continues to amaze us as well. He will sing songs, use full sentences at times, and is just a hoot! He makes us laugh all the time. We still continue to work on his feeding. He actually ate one whole feeding by mouth! He has aversion to textures but we are trying to puree whatever we are eating. We hope that when his cast comes off and he is sitting at the table with us, it will be easier to get him to eat by mouth! But other then that Brynn is such a trooper in his cast! Still a happy little boy. He is so determined and loving, I am so thankful he is MINE too!
This year we were able to host our 1st Thanksgiving in our new home. We had Simon's whole family here (along with Ingrid!) and my family as well. Anytime you get both of our families together it is always a lot of fun!
Lastly, November was a crazy month for Simon and myself. With Brynn in his cast, he only stays at school for an hour; therefore, I drop them off at 8:45, pick Brynn up at 10:00 then go back and pick Mia up at 11:00. Its crazy but totally worth it. Simon is busy with school, doing very well in his classes. He had some exams therefore was only able to see the kids for a day during exam week, which was hard, but other then that we are finding a good routine with school, and family life.
Our Potty Queen!
Such a Big Girl!
Finger Puppets!
How does he have a smile on his face?! What
a happy little guy!
Cooking her babies lunch! Such a good little
mommy!
Best Buds!
Shhh.. Everyone Sleep!
Even Monty!
Cuddle time, with fingers in mouth!
Brynn in his infamous chair! I have no idea
how we would have made it though 12 weeks in
a body cast without this chair!
Playing with her dolls!
