This morning has been so calm and enjoyable. I have worked the past two mornings, and so I am really treasuring this time to be home with my children. The fog has cleared, the sun is shining, and it is going to be a good day!
My little lady is 5 1/2 months old. I can't believe how fast it has gone by. Fiona is a joy. She is now trying to sit up, and does really well. Last night was the first time she sat up by herself for a while. After a few minutes she got excited then tipped over... silly girl. I absolutely love watching Fiona and Duncan together. She is mesmerized by her big brother. When we are driving around, Duncan explains what is going on to her and points out all the trucks, bridges, and sounds around us. Every morning he runs into to see her and greets her with a hug and kiss. He gets so excited to see her. I love it.
Duncan is in the process of potty training. He is doing remarkably well! He has been dry for five days now (not including sleep). I started about two weeks ago and after a week of numerous accidents, and going to sit on the potty every 15 minutes I was ready to give up. So I had some errands to run, and I put his diaper on him and thought I would just have to try again in a few weeks. We were in a store and he told me he had to go. I was a bit surprised, because not only had he not told me about needing to go before, but he had never actually gone on a big potty. So I ran him to the bathroom and he went!! I was shocked! Ever since then I think he has had one accident. I am not setting the timer anymore, and he tells me when he needs to go. He has pooped on the potty several times, but that is the thing we are still working on. He isn't to keen on pulling his pants up or down and so he needs help, but I figured that he will start doing that soon enough. I will worry about night time in a little while. :) I am so proud of my big boy!
He is singing his ABC's really well too. He sometimes gets to "Q" and starts over, but I think he is getting the hang of it. He is like a little sponge. He repeats everything! Hearing thoughts and his interpretation of the world is so dear. I wish I could think of an example right now... oh well. He is also going through a stage where things are "scary" or he is "afraid". It is sad to see him afraid of things. I try to be reassuring and explain what is going on to make situations understandable. Hopefully it is a short lived stage. I am really looking forward to the warmer weather. I think he is getting bored just staying indoors... I think we all are.
This past Saturday, I went to a breakfast for moms with young children at the church. It was wonderful. I felt refreshed, and left feeling more hopeful. Joanna did a wonderful job sharing her experiences and feelings as a mom, and as a result I felt as though a burden was lifted off my shoulders. She pinpointed what so many moms are feeling... the feeling of inadequacy as a mom and as a homemaker. I loved hearing that doing the small things we do as moms are glorifying to God. I am so grateful for that time and the food was delicious.
I will post pictures later...
