Down at the Car Wash

Last week Mark washed our cars and it was Brigham's first time experiencing this. Well he LOVED it! I loved watching him.

Gatlinburg

We spent the weekend in Gatlinburg at a beautiful cabin with our Auntie Becky and Uncle Paul. We stayed at the cabin most of the time and ate at some great restaurants for dinner. On Sunday Mark, Brigham, and I went hiking. It was cold and I did the 2 1/2 mile hike in my Rainbows. Ha ha. My hands and teeth were cold the whole time but other than that it was great! We hiked to Laurel Falls and it was just beautiful! About half way to the fall we met a park ranger that told us we could not have Reagan on the trail with us. Mark ran her back to the car and then ran back up the trail to meet us as we slowly walked up the mountain. Brigham rode in his stroller pretty much all the way to the top and it was so much harder pushing that stroller for the short amount of time I did it while we waited for Mark to catch up. Mark and Brigham climbed down some rocks to go play by the stream. Brigham loved that part! Mark ended up carrying him almost all the way back down the mountain where Brigham slept in his arms the while time. It was a fun hike and Mark plans on hiking everyday that we are in Gatlinburg from now on.

Goals For 2012

1. Learn to Crochet

2. Take at least 1 cake decorating course

3. Become better at sewing

4. Read at least 3 books

5. Read the scriptures daily as a family

6. Build up our food storage

7. Hang out with our friends more

8. Go to the temple 4 times

9. Lose my baby weight by the summer

10. Stick with breastfeeding this time

Potty Training: Day 7

Brigham had 2 accidents this morning but he did great at church. He told us he needed to go 3 times during the first hour an he went every time. We ended up coming home after that but after the potty problems this morning, we have had a great day!
We won't be staying home all week and we will get back to our normal activities. I know accidents when we are out and about are inevitable but we have been able to avoid them so far. I also hope that Brigham finally begins to poop in the potty. That still has not happened. I hope it does soon!

Potty Training: Day 6

We haven't had a dry diaper after nap time or in the morning since I think Wednesday. Maybe that was just a fluke. We have already had an accident this morning that Brigham was nice enough to tell me about after the fact. We will probably just stay home for most of the day. Tomorrow will be our true test. We have a 30 minute drive to church, 3 hours at church, then straight to family dinner since it will be at Melanie and Brandon's and then a 30 minute drive home. I think I will bring a few changes of clothes and undies. I may have Mark take Brigham to the restroom every 30 minutes just to be safe.

Potty Training: Day 5

Today was a great day! No real accidents and Brigham told us twice while we were out to dinner that he needed to potty.
The not so good was when our travel potty seat that sits on top of toilets to make them kid size failed me and all Brigham's pee got on his clothes and mine. Luckily he had a change of clothes. Unfortunately I did not. I was also paranoid the rest of the night that we would need his change of clothes for an actual accident. Thank goodness we did not.
He still hasn't earned his train for pooping in the potty. He hasn't pooped since Wednesday. I thought today was definitely going to be the day but no it was not. What will Saturday hold in store for us?

Potty Training: Day 4

Today Brigham woke up with a dry diaper! Let's see what else today brings....