Is it Time Yet?

After we had Lily, I was so anxious to potty train Audrey. We did it about a month after Lily was born which felt like forever. But I think it was too close, Audrey got really stressed and it ended up taking a lot longer than expected. I just hate having to buy diapers for more than one kid. Anyway, fast forward a few years and here we are again. I vowed I'd wait until Sydney is 6 months old, but seriously, Lily is SO ready. I'm not ready yet, but I'm not sure if I want to wait for 6 months. I'm getting really tired of our little Houdini always finding a way out of her diaper! So, tell me - how soon after a new baby have you potty trained? Any words of wisdom?

Ode to Grandma Bastian

Rob's mom has been a lifesaver. She has come to my house (or taken my kids to hers) nearly every day since Sydney was born. She has done loads of laundry and dishes, vacuumed my floors, cleaned the girls room, took care of the baby while I slept, swept and mopped my floors and brought a craft or something fun to do with my kids. These are pictures of them making bottles of sand art. I appreciate all the help I've received and wanted to put a special message in about my Mother-in-law. I am so grateful for her and her unyielding efforts to serve. Thank you!!!!

Hungry?

One of the many things I hate about hospital stays is the food. Especially right after giving birth when you haven't eaten for hours, but still have an appetite like you need to eat every 2 or 3. Not to mention you are exhausted and famished from expelling a tiny body out of your own! Needless to say the thing I always want most after labor is a good meal! I'm afraid the hospital food is...ummm...less than appetizing. Yes, this really was a meal from the hospital. And sadly, I did eat most of it (I couldn't gag down the spinach). Robert was the champ of my day when he went out to 2 different places and picked up some pizza and a milkshake! We're not usually so spendy, but man it really was worth it for me!

Welcome Sydney Lynn!