Cant live without it

Addiction is a strong word. I dont take it lightly. Whatever its called that is the level before addiction - thats where Im at! Chocolate. It must be the thorn in my side.

Front Yard Fun - video clip

Here is Justus showing us how fun it is to play in the Front Yard.

Front Yard Fun

We like to go outside in the front yard and let the kids play. Justus is really good and only goes where he knows he is allowed. Since Haven started walking, Ive been taking her outside also. Before, Neil would just take Justus. They love to dig in the dirt and run around. Haven is doing really good transitioning from grass to cement to dirt. Great workout for her! But tonight what made me laugh the most was how sweaty my kids were. My goodness, they both were dripping. Now granted it was a hot day, but wow - they were icky. I hope the pics can show it for what it was. Pretty gross - but oh, how fun!

Grizzlies Game

Wednesday night was Faith and Family night at the Grizzlies Game and a bunch of people from our church went. Neil also went and took Justus. This was Justus' first sports game. Well, not quite, maybe I should say this was his first major sports game. He has been to a few Fresno Christian games. But like I said, Neil took him. I was not there. This was major cause it was Justus' first long-time outing since potty training. Neil is so great. I dont think I would have wanted to do this (hence I wasnt there) (actually I had planned on spending time with my long-time friend Renee who now lives out of state, since she was in-town). So anyways - Justus did great. Neil said he only took him potty twice, which was incredibly risky in my opinion. And apparently Justus was more interested in the breezeway and concessions area than in the actual game. Also, I was told the Grizzlies mascot snubbed Justus. Oh well - Im sure Justus didnt care, even if Neil did :). But hey we got some cute pics via cell phone. Oh, and Justus got to sample lots of the concession food via our friends - thanks guys!

Walking and Streaking

Here is a clip of Haven walking and Justus streaking in his underwear making his Mario Kart noises while almost knocking Haven over. Gotta love it!

Success Update

Well - we have been successful on both fronts. I managed my week without chocolate well - umm, more like ok - But I made it! Ersilia didnt get my text so she messed up and had fudge Sunday night. But still - much props Ersilia!! I think I might be up for another restart on Wednesday. Im having a dessert party full of chocolate on Tues night so cant start before then! Justus has been doing well also - we still have accidents but I can tell he is "getting" (those quotes are for you Whitney ;)) it! We even went out to lunch today and he was perfect. We went to my fav spot Eddies! Yummy! I cant live without eating there at least once a week - they know me there! But Justus went potty on their potty without missing a beat. The loud flush was a new experience for him tho. But knowing that I can go places is priceless. I was thinking of this concept and what I boiled it down to is predictability = freedom. If I know what will happen, then it frees me to make good, reliable decisions. Like going to lunch. I only want to go if I can predict that Justus will not have an accident. Now, I know that they are always possible - but most likely it is not probable. Oh, Freedom!

Impressed

Well, today marks the end of the 5 day week. I am so impressed with Justus! Today, he had only one accident! And when he did he came out saying "Potty, Mom!" He also has had dry pull-ups for the last two naps and a dry pull-up last night. Ive been having him drink like crazy so Im sure when we go back to the normal routine it will just be easier. Im so proud of him!

Another reason for me to be impressed is Haven. She is doing so well with her walking. She walked all the way down the hallway today. She also has been walking all over the living room taking many steps. Even when she falls, she just stands right back up and goes at it. I tell you, that girl is determined.

On the chocolate front, I wont lie, I really wanted to call it off today. But Im still holding true. Havent had any chocolate. Cant wait for Monday to come :)