"Mommy, potty." We make a mad dash to the bathroom and I scramble to put the Toy Story doughnut on the toilet. Daniel Robert begins to pull down theSuperman underwear, and I help him onto the toilet. He proudly pees and says, "Mamma, pee pee!" An eruption of high 5's and words of praise fill the bathroom. Anthony, not wanting to miss out on the action, had run in and sat on the Elmo potty (aka "the little potty") He couldn't pee and began to self-talk. "Pee pee come out!" I held in my laughter, but his brother couldn't and started laughing while perched up on his "throne." Anthony soon after peed and again the high 5's and praise followed. Now that the potty training seems to be in full swing, we've started a potty chart. Everytime they go in the potty, they place a sticker on their chart. Hopefully between the praise and stickers this adventure will be a smooth one.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
May 21, 2011 - Three Times a Charm!
Today's swim lesson was a far cry from the last two. There were no more screams for help or pleas to be taken out. Sandy and another gal was there to make sure their swim experience was a great one! Today they used the kick board, attempted to float, and jumped into the water. I am so glad I didn't let their first class bias me into believe they weren't ready. Summer sign ups begin on Monday :)



May 16, 2011 - Me Running?
With state testing officially over, an immense pressure seems to have lifted from my shoulders! I miraculously left from work on time and went home to pick up the guys, change into comfy clothes, and hit the track. The plan was a leisurely walk but at some point I was overcome with the motivation to run a lap. In general, unless the room is on fire or I am being chased, running is not something I do. Maybe it was seeing the ladies' track team warming up. Maybe it was the recent weight loss. Whatever it was, it has me thinking. Maybe walk a lap, run a lap, walk a lap, run a lap and this gal will have 1 mile under her belt. Little Daniel did some running but didn't seem to enjoy it as much as Anthony. Twin B instantly took to the track. That kid has some endurance! Every time he saw someone run past him, he'd take off and try to keep up. He made many people laugh and got an invitation from the track chicks to run with them :)

Monday, May 16, 2011
May 7, 2011 - Learning to Swim

Monday, May 2, 2011
May 1, 2011 - Looks and Smells Like Summer!
Funny how you have one thing planned and another actually happens! My intention for Sunday was to take the boys to the Festival of Books being held this year on the USC campus. I drove right by the exit and gave in to the bewitching Santa Monica signs. We walked the Promenade, went to the pier, ate some ice cream, rode the ferris wheel, played on the beach, and soaked in the Iraq/Afghanistan tribute.


After eating, bathing, and snuggling into jammies, the news showed that Osama Bin Laden was no more. Can't say I'll shed a tear. Interesting that this happened on the day we visited this tribute.
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