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WI bound!

We boarded the airplane with plenty of so not healthy snacks for Jonah, games, books and the itouch filled with enough Dora videos to last 2.5 hours! Eager to see family and friends!

Must have monkey

When I went to check on Jonah sleeping, this is how I found him- hugging his monkey! Oh how he loves this monkey. Now mind you, he was at the end of his bed (where the bed guard is not) and had no covers on him-- so what does a good mother do-- grab a camera! That's me!

A taste of a petting zoo

We headed to the Taste of Dallas and were pleasantly surprised how good everything was- from the many samples of food we got, the vendors who gave out really useful things to the awesome petting zoo. In true Jonah fashion, he was scared at first, especially of the baby cow, but then realized how cool it was to be surrounded by these small animals. He even got brave and let the animals take food from his hands. Jonah really liked being in the pen with the rabbits.

Like father, like son! Rick has always drank his milk after cereal and it totally bothers him that I don't. Well just another fact that kids do learn by what you do.......as look who has chosen to continue this wonderful, high class tradition????

Just being silly!

Cousins Rule

Nothing says fun like hanging with the cousins! Kirsten is hoping for a girl to add to this mix and Jared is hoping for a boy so boys will continue to rule this tribe! And of course, Jonah still sticks to his "sister, no brother". Time will tell!

Potty Training 101

We started last Friday AM with our "big boy pants" - this was after a week of prepping: reading books, watching videos, talking about it, etc. And Jonah has caught on fast! Friday was a long day with a few accidents along the way, but nothing as horrible we had expected. We started with the portable potty chair and then throughout the weekend we transitioned him to the big potty with an Elmo adjustable seat. And the best part: Jonah's reward that worked the best for him to stay motivated and go potty in toilet and not in his underwear--- a big hug and kisses from Mom and Dad! By Saturday, we were all going stir crazy- so we ventured to a bday party and Aunt Justine's house and Jonah went potty at both those houses too in their toilets. Yippeee! And as of Sunday, he is now telling us "peepee" and "poopie", although sometimes after we run to the toilet we just a find a "tootie / fart", but heck at least he is getting the idea! Nap time is still a work in progress- a little hard to explain to a 2 year old- stay in your bed (meaning don't get out and play), but if you need to go potty get out of your bed and call for Mommy & Daddy. So in few weeks, we will start the night time routine- but for right now, we are celebrating with our weekend success of no diapers during the daytime and excited to pick which underwear to put on: Elmo, Thomas Train, dinosaurs, or SpongeBob!