New on my Bookshelf

Like I have time to read - Im taking Justus to the potty every 10-15 mins! But really - this caught my eye and Im intending to read it:

John Piper writes, "I will tell you what tragedy is. I will show you how to waste you life. Consider this story from the February 1998 Reader's Digest: A couple 'took early retirement from their jobs in the NE five years ago when he was 59 and she was 51. Now they live in Punta Gorda, FL, where they cruise on their 30 foot trawler, play softball and collect shells...' Picture them before Christ at the great day of judgment: 'Look , Lord. See my shells.' That is a tragedy.

Draining

Of all the days I need chocolate it is this week! What poor timing on my behalf. Oh well. Justus is still doing very well - it is just so draining, never knowing when an accident is going to occur, not being able to leave my house. Leaving my house is what keeps me sane! So tonight, tho very pleased with Justus' progress, Im just worn out! Ha Ha on me tho cause how many more days will this last? It kinda reminds me of when the kids were brand new babies and you knew in the back of your mind eventually they will sleep thru the night - but you just didnt know WHEN! So, I havent had any chocolate, but I did eat 4 Otter Pops - one of which I didnt even like the flavor. Happy Week! ;)

Progress

Im so proud of Justus! He only had one accident this morning and even when he did, he told me about it. Yesterday, he just left me to notice that his underwear were wet or stinky. What a great encouragement!

I checked in with Ersilia and she also has been doing well in the chocolate department. Yesterday she passed up fudge, oreos and M&Ms at her work ice cream social. Much props!

Update #2

End of the first day. I had to call my sister for encouragement in the potty training department. Justus poopied two more times not in the potty and peed twice. I was getting a little discouraged. But she reminded me it will take awhile and that was normal. So I felt better. He did really good tonight. Neil joined right in and took him to the potty once he was home. I did have to go to the store tho cause I only had 6 pairs of underwear. For whatever reason I thought that would be enough. No, No. Not quite. Justus went through all 6 today plus a pull up and a fresh washed pair - that is 8 changes. So I took a pick of all his new undies.

On the Chocolate side of life - Im doing good - however, I did go to Sonic and got a small peanut butter milkshake. Usually I get a large and of course usually I get chocolate too. Not today. Just a small PB. So, I really shouldnt have had that at all - but it turned out to be a rough day.

Also, Im currently taking all free advice, tips, encouragement in the potty training area - so please leave me a comment if you have anything that would help. Thanks and Blessings!!

Update #1

Well, Justus is napping sweetly in his pull-ups and I have completed my first morning. So far I have one poopy pair of underwear and 3 pairs of pee-pee underwear to clean up. Not to bad - Frustrating but not discouraging! Justus did go many times in the potty - sweet victory!

All this and I havent even felt the need for my chocolate covered pretzels that I have stashed away! :)

Potty Training & Chocolate Fast

POTTY TRAINING - Ive decided that tomorrow is the official day! Justus and I have been talking about it for a week now. Ive been encouraging him, telling him how soon it will be time to go potty in the big boy potty and that he will get to wear his big boy underwear. Last week he would scream whenever I attempted to put him on the potty - but since all of our conversations, he now will sit on the toilet without issue. So my strategy is to just start the day with big boy underwear and every 20-30 min put him on the potty. Hopefully he will get it quickly!

CHOCOLATE FAST - Tomorrow also is the day that I start my chocolate fast. Maybe that is poor timing! But it needs to be done. Ive been going crazy lately and my waist and wallet can no long accept such behavior. So tomorrow it is! No more Ben and Jerry, no more 8pm brownies, no more Sonic peanut butter chocolate milkshakes, no more Fosters twisters with chocolate ice cream and Reeses, no more Reeses, no more Eddies cookies, no more homemade cookies, no more eating all of my in-laws peanut M&Ms. Ive got to go cold turkey. Ive also enlisted my friend Ersillia to come along too. So she and I will be doing this together. Our goal is one week and hopefully we will continue.

So a busy week in store for me. :)

Pictures

We took a little family trip to the park. Took some pics. Justus got a new hat from Papa and GiGi. Took some pics. Cute Kids - Fun times!