Our day in Mason City, IA

So the drive to Mason City, Iowa is 2 hours and 5 minutes. I was ALL stressed out because we left 15 minutes late. I forgot that the speed limit is 70, so realistically, it was less than 2 hours 5 minutes. Anyway, the drive is really peaceful. Julian was quiet the whole time, and Gabe slept the entire way there. I blasted some music after Julian's 'Rocket' CD was over. I was able to think a lot about Kristy, and listed to the Music and Lyrics soundtrack, which is a CD she loved a lot.

Like I said before in my earlier post, MJ and Ginger, along with a few others have really been there for me this year. Ginger had a similar experience happen to her, her friend was killed by her S/O. So she's been a huge help to me, and knows what it feels like. It was nice to finally meet the people that have been such a help to me.

On to the pictures.

These first ones are cutie cute Gabriel and his TEETH! Also he's chewing on Julian's monkey.

 

 

 

 

This is the crew! Angela is 4, Leah was born the 12th, Julian the 16th and Jack the 19th. :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok I lied! THIS is more exciting than last night

Julian stayed dry throughout the WHOLE night! He was in a pullup, because I don't want to risk any wet sheets/mattresses while he's still learning! OH MY GOSH! He's doing so well!

I'm seriously so thrilled with my little man. Today we're off to Mason City, IA to meet up with some mamas from Babyzone and have some fun. These are two ladies that have helped me through my toughest times this past year. We've 'known' each other since I was pregnant with Julian, so roughly 3 1/2 years! I'm really excited!

Pics of my kids to follow!

The Most Exciting News EVER in the Casa dei Palizzi

Well I'm going to spare you a picture for this post, but Julian pooped in the potty, on his own! No talking, coaxing, encouragement necessary! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah we're pretty excited! Now that that success was made, I promised him McDonalds for lunch and ICE CREAM, he was more excited about the fries.

Barry's Birthday Cupcakes

 

Here they are...delicious! Julian prefers the ones that didn't get frosted.

Potty Learning Update

Well naptime went SWELL today! I put Julian in a goodmama diaper with out the soaker, so SUPER absorbent undies...and guess who woke up DRY and ran down stairs and peed on the potty!!!! No not me, Julian!!!!! Yay!! I'm so happy I could cry, but I have too much to do still! Yeah Julian!

Potty Learning Day 2ish

Well today is my husband's birthday!


So we've been doing fun things all day. Like making surprise cards...I hope he doesn't decide to read my blog now that I've typed that. Baking cupcakes...well we had to go to Walmart to get cupcake things, the paper things, cups maybe? Anyway, I wanted to go to Walmart because I was sure they would have more of a variety than Hyvee, and I was wrong. But they did have sprinkles for cheap, so the trip wasn't in vain. We got some birthday cupcake cups, and sprinkles. I will be frosting said cupcakes once the monster that is Julian decides to take a nap. Anyway, we went in undies to Walmart. And right before we left I had J sit on the potty. Well he said he didn't have to go. As soon as we went outside and I had Gabriel in the car, this is what I hear: "Mommy I peeeeeeeped." MAN! Luckily I had a pair of clean undies and sweats in my purse so I just changed him in the car really quickly. I know I was in the driveway and could have just taken him inside but I would have had to bring Gabriel with me, trust me this was easier!

But he's been accident free since. I think he doesn't like it when his socks get wet! So hopefully he'll stop peeing his pants! He's actually doing really well! He's a funny kid.

Well tonight we're going to eat pot roast, that has been in the crock pot since 8 this morning, and James & Natalie are coming over for cupcakes and The Office.

That should be fun. I'll take pictures of my cupcakes once they are completed. But here is a picture of Julian licking the mixer. (I'm totally posting this picture for you Jen, so you'll read my blog, ha)

Adventures in Potty Learning/Training

So in the Cloth Diapering community, it's not "training" it's "learning" which I kind of agree with. It's not like paper training a puppy, it's learning how to not pee in a diaper...right?
Anyway, we're teaching Julian to peep (as he calls it) in the toilet. Yesterday couldn't have been better. I'm talking every peep in the toilet, no accident, he even wore undies (Buzz Lightyear, because I know you wanted to know) to the LIBRARY and no accidents. The little tyke fell asleep in the car on the way home from said library, and mommy didn't put a pull up on him before his nap...(You probably know where this is going...) and he peeped in bed! He was thoroughly freaked out, and we just washed the sheets and sprayed down the bed with Nature's Miracle (Wait...I thought that we weren't teaching a puppy...)and went on our ways.

I had a SAA meeting last night, and Julian didn't do well in the child-watch, so Barry packed up his studies at the library and came and helped the child watchers. Julian wore a pull up and yeah it's a diaper...

Today we had the library, Shake Rattle & Roll, and then there was an impromptu playdate at the Jordan Creek Mall! The craziness. Let's just say that Julian's had two accidents today and is wearing pullups for his nap :)

We have to go buy new tires for my car, so I am not looking forward to it! At least we're going to Costco and they have cheap yummy food.

Tomorrow we're going to the zoo, with our friends Mandy & her boys Carter and Benton (I LOVE the name Benton!!)