New Idea

Was reading my book Grace Based Parenting my Dr. Tim Kimmel and came across a chapter that got met to thinking. He was going over a couple of articles he had clipped out of the paper in research for this book. He came across an article entitled "If I could do it over again". Now considering, this is a "parenting" book, he was talking about things that parents wish they could have done over with their children. Most of the comments were about how they raised them but the little things. Which, sometimes, can be HUGE!

I thought, how true that is! Whenever Ive had a hard day with Logan, how does it end up? Me screaming at him and making him cry. Over what? Dr. Kimmel's books is teaching me so much about Grace and how to implement it into our everyday lives. It seems like I learn something new every day.

I did not make a "New Year's Resolution" because I dont believe in them but, I think I will try to look back on each day and vow to "do things over" the next day. With Kendra in school, Im realizing, how fast time truly flys. I find myself having a hard time with that. I dont want to wake up one day and find Kendra and Logan 18 and out of the house and wondering what I ever did wrong.

Not going so well

The potty training is not going well at all!! I dont know what Im doing wrong! We've tried offering candy, toys, anything just to get Logan to even sit on the potty. He screams when I put him on it. I dont know if he is scared about something or what but I cant understand it. He use to tell me when he needed to go pee but now he wont even do that. I've tried using the timer and taking him every 20 minutes, but nothing ever comes out and as soon as I take him off the pot he peeps on the floor. Same results when I put him in "Big Boy" underwear. NOT Pull Ups. He runs around having fun then will just pee on the carpet. We live in an appartment and Im getting tired of all the cleaning. Nothing seems to be working with this kid. UGGGGG!

January update

Not much of anything had been happening lately. Looks like Aaron will be staying in Beaumont 3 days out of every week starting next week. Yeah :( Oh well, its what we signed up for right? I dont think it will to hard for me. Considering the time he gets home as it is and the time the kids go to bed. But it is totally going to suck not having anyone to talk to. I guess its going to be a lot of Tru Blood re-runs. That is until Season 2 comes out on ITunes.

We did not nominate Kendra for GT classes like I was hoping. Instead, her teacher and I thought it would be better for Kendra to start out in an Idea Group. That would be like a bridge program into GT classes. Kendra is doing very well in school and is capable but we dont want to push her to hard just to have it back fire on us. Which makes perfect sense. Glad I didnt push for it.

We are still working with Logan on his potty training. NO success yet. Well, at least with him pooping in the potty. I hoping for something to happen soon. I HATE buying diapers! I was reading an article eariler about how to potty train your kid in 3 days. It only cost $50. Now, I dont know if that is a good deal or not but I would gladly pay $50 to not continue wiping a poopy butt. I think I just talked myself into mentioning this to Aaron.

Kendra has started taking ballet lessons once a week for one hour. She is loving it! The instructor says, for not having any experience, she is doing really well. At first I didnt think they would let her preform in the recital but after just a few lessons, it looks like she is going to preform with the rest of her class. Yeah!!! She is a little nervous about getting up in front of a lot of people to preform but I know she will do awesome! Plus, Im sure it will help to have ALL her family there.

Aaron and I have been busting butt to get back into shape. We are watching what we are eating. No restricting calories but NO sugar! NO junk food in the house. Poor kids. NO more ice cream. More fruits and veggies. Less meat. Which I thought Aaron would have a big problem with but come to find out, less meat isnt really bothering him. He plays basketball one night a week on top of his work. Im doing some work out videos at home, but looking for a gym. Most of the gyms around here wont let you bring a child thats not potty trained.

Like I said, not much has been going on.

To MDO or Not

Should I feel guilty about wanting to put Logan in a Mother's Morning Out when I dont have a job?

I dont think I would have these feelings if Logan was a little bit more independant. It seems like all he wants to do is wrap himself around my leg. That would be fine but I cant get away to do anything. When I leave him to play by himself, he follows me just whinning and begging me to come back and play with him. People might think I never play with him the way he gets upset. At the end of the day, I always feel tired and get aggrevated with him. I hate that! I dont like getting upset with him. I guess Im struggling with trying to justify putting him a MDO.