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Two Months Old, and Potty Training

(Okay, to clarify, that blog title refers to two separate children.)

Cole is TWO months old already! In keeping with Anderson tradition, he is a TANK of a baby:

Weight: 14 lbs 9 oz (97%)
Length: 25 inches (98%)

Here's some recent cuteness for your viewing pleasure:

Also, I am thrilled to announce that Weston is finally, officially, unequivocally POTTY TRAINED!!!!!!

Phew. It's been a long road... I think we started somewhere around ten months ago, perhaps? First we tried to get him to wear underpants and sit on the potty; then we backpedaled to Pull-Ups on account of frequent accidents; then we offered incentives like candy and toys for going #1 (and later #2); then we started putting him in underpants during the day; then we upped the incentives for #2's on the potty (since that has been, by far, the most difficult aspect); then, towards the end when he was regularly peeing in the potty and avoiding accidents, but still wearing Pull-Ups at naptime and bedtime, we instituted a policy that he has to help clean up his #2's but that he also gets better prizes for going #2 in the potty (which really did the trick); and then, FINALLY, we just switched him to a No-More-Pull-Ups program, which has him wearing underpants 24 hours a day (and successfully!). Finally. FINALLY!!!!!!!!!

So, HOORAY FOR WESTON! He's a trooper, and he's done magnificently over the past couple months, especially considering that I've been so distracted with the other little feller. Sigh... This mama bear is eager to take a break from potty training for a little while. :-)

Recently Posted in Our Backyard

ATTENTION ALL ROH-YEE-POH-YEES

WARNING: Preschooler spotted in the vicinity of this backyard!

For your safety, we would advise all roh-yee-poh-yees (rolly pollies/pill bugs) to quickly vacate the premises of this backyard, preferably in the dead of night. A preschooler has been spotted in the vicinity, lurking along the periphery, searching for roh-yee-poh-yees, shrieking with delight when he finds them (“YOOK, MOM! I found a roh-yee-poh-yee!!”), and then clamping them in his loving, vice-like grip for 30 minutes or longer.

Should that unfortunate circumstance befall you, we would advise all captives to remain in ball-form for as long as possible, lest said preschooler accidentally drops and/or misplaces you. In the event that you are dropped and/or misplaced, it would be wise to swiftly remove yourself from the immediate search-and-recover area. Nevertheless, the likelihood of escape is extremely small, and therefore, if the option of vacating this backyard is not feasible, we would primarily advise that you make arrangements in advance regarding loved ones, and of course make your peace with God.

It's That Time Again!

My second baby is now six weeks old, and we all know what that means...
it's SMILING TIME!!!

Speaking of spectacularly awesome things, check out my new favorite onesie:

This girl knows us well!!!

And finally, please join me in the annual patriotic chant:

USA!
USA!
USA!

Thanks! A fantastic Fourth of July, from Team Anderson to you! :-)