Things have been super hectic since my last blog annoucing Luciana's birth. Mostly we've all been adjusting to having a new member of the family. I finally feel like things are normal again.
Our biggest accomplishment since Luciana, is potty-training Emilia and Lorenzo. Jeremy decided they weren't going to wear diapers anymore the day after Christmas. We just happened to be going to Juayua that day, which is and hour and a half away. So we put plastic bags on their car seats (like that would have helped anything had they gone pee). We brought the little plastic potty and about five changes of clothes and told them to tell us if they had to go pee. I was asking them about every two minutes if they had to go. I was really paranoid. Finally, about 20 minutes into the drive Emilia said she had to go. So we pulled over, popped open the back of the minivan, took out the potty and sat Emilia down on it. And there, on the side of the highway, she went pee-pee. Lorenzo became enthused with all the congratulations we were giving Emilia and he went in the potty too. So we started very successfully. They did really well all day until about 5:30pm when we were just about to take a little sunset walk up in the mountains. About 100 meters into it I realized Emilia had pooped her pants. So we headed back to clean her up. As soon as I was finished cleaning up Emilia, Jeremy informed me that Lorenzo had also pooped his pants.
After that week, that very long, hard week, they pretty much caught on.
Ok so now I 'm just going to add some recent photos.
Below: Family with Jer's parent's.
Below: Me and my girls.
Below: Emilia and Lorenzo with Grandpa Chavez.
Below: The family on Luciana's blessing day.
Below: Lovely Luciana.
Such a beautiful family! I'm so happy to see pictures of little Luciana. Miss you...
Posted by: Meggan | February 26, 2008 at 07:26 PM
I love all the photo's! So glad to hear you are all doing well!!
xoxo
Posted by: Morgan | February 26, 2008 at 07:36 PM
Wow! That's pretty awesome how you potty trained Emilia and Lorenzo. Cold Turkey!!!
Luciana is gorgeous and you look so great in the blessing picture. You are already back to your littleness.
Hey - I know you and Jeremy both eat a healthy diet. I seriously need some tips. I know you have no time for this but if ever you feel inspired to share what a daily menu is like for the two of you - and your kids (because I know you keep them away from the junk) - drop me a line.
P.S.
I finally started a family blog. I am a little embarrassed of the layout because I need to spend more time figuring all the tools out but at least I have started it. Check it out. I only have one post so far but have big plans for it. www.cherandbbrfamily.blogspot.com
Posted by: Cherolyn Rowland | February 26, 2008 at 10:23 PM
YOU are so stinkin' beautiful! And skinny! And your family is so cute. I loved the potty training story- that picture is priceless too. Glad to be in touch with you.
Betsy
Posted by: Betsy (Miller) Carlile | February 27, 2008 at 08:59 AM
seriously? could your kids be any cuter?
Posted by: Brittney | February 29, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Yeah! Another post! Glad to hear the latest. Potty training has made it's way into our house too. Cold turkey when it gets warmer... at least that's what I keep as my exscuse for not doing it sooner.
Love ya,
Stacie
Posted by: Stacie Smith | March 08, 2008 at 07:55 AM