Following in Mom's footsteps!

Yesterday Anna and I went to the eye dr for a routine visit.  Anna did soo well sitting in the chair and listening to directions. (We attempted this a few months ago and it was a disaster! :)  )  It was an eye opener for me however! As the dr put the large pictures up on the board she was able to name them with no problems.  He then made them smaller.  Anna paused and named the incorrect picture.  ?? I figured it was just Anna being Anna!  Well... as soon as he set her up with the machine to look through with an added prescription she was able to get the pictures within seconds.  At that moment I knew that she needed glasses and realized that that was the reason she stood so close to the tv.  We kept telling her to scoot back and I even placed a line of velcro on the carpet to show her where to stand. Didn't work.
So.... little Anna banana will be showing off her new pink glasses with butterflies in about a week.  She does look adorable. At least the option of contacts could be in her future.  Just wish she followed Dad's footsteps instead of mine. :(  Pictures to come!

January 2012

At night when Tony gets home from work the girls love to have their "Dad time." 

Anna is ready for our "Treasure Walk." 

Anna is a picky eater and to get her to eat most things I have to be creative!  So.... here is my attempt to jazz up lunch.... using an ice cube tray. It did work.... on that day. 

Anna has learned how to use the big potty!  Notice the reading material to pass the time. :) 

"Lacy Lou" as we call her is very serious but look at those eyes! 

Sister play time. Who needs these amazing toys they sell when all you need is a pot and something to bang on it! This will entertain Lacy for at least 20 minutes!  And.... she is rolling over. Anna, in good Big Sister fashion, keeps most things away from Lacy.... even the things that Lacy was playing with.  Can you tell? 

2 1/2 year olds.....

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas with family and friends!  It was so fun to watch Anna this year as she took in all of Christmas.  Although she was excited for Santa to arrive, we were probably more excited!  :)
This week I decided to tackle Potty Training. At 2 1/2 years old I figure it's about time.  I have resorted to Anna walking around naked from the waist down in hopes to begin the process.  And I have to say.... IT'S WORKING! (Most of the time!)  Phew.... I was sure that I would have a highschooler in diapers. We've only had one major setback..... Today while getting ready I hear, "Mom, I pooped." You can imagine my horror knowing that Anna was not wearing underwear.  :0  Yep.... there it was.... on the floor.
Oh the adventures of a 2 1/2 year old.  You'd think that just being this age would wear you out enough to want to take a nap. Unfortunately we battle naps everyday.  We've tried everything from the pack and play, to sleeping in mom and dad's room, to moving the bed up to Lacy's room (without toys!), to holding her most treasured toys hostage until the nap happens.  Still we battle the nap. :)

I am learning quickly that cleaning the house with kids around is like shoveling the driveway when it's still snowing, pointless.  Although I need more sleep constantly, choose sweats over jeans daily, and some days feel as though I'm the one in need of a timeout I would never give up the chance to stay home with the kiddos!

I know that in 10 years I will look back and laugh at the hurdles we've jumped over.  If I could only find them hilarious now.....    :)