Pee-pee in the potty!

After lunch I had to change Athena's clothes. She was too much of a mess. While changing her I noticed that her diaper was dry. She had been in that diaper for a couple of hours so I knew she had to pee soon. I suggested we sit on the potty before her nap. She agreed. We sad down and starting reading a book. After a few minutes she started giggling, I stopped reading and heard the tinkle. She did it!!! She would let some out then giggle, some more then giggle again. I was so excited and proud. She sat patiently while I took photos and video. She wanted to read more after. When we were done, she was so excited to wipe with toilet paper and to flush the toilet. "Athena flush, Athena flush!" I told her when we were putting on her diaper that if she went in the potty all the time she could wear panties like Mama and Dada. She seemed somewhat intrigued. Great job Athena!!!

It's been a while./ First Word Blues

It has been a long time since I have taken the time to document here. She has been amazing me/us with "newnies" every day. Her words are becoming more clear and her understanding more great. In the last couple of days she has started saying "make you" for thank you instead of "muh". It is sad to see her first words go. I'm glad though that people will be able to understand when she says thank you. We are holding on to words like "newnie, caushy, pa-tee-da and atcha awa." She has started to say "new, careful, parmesan cheese and watch video," but we still use the baby words.

During lunch, she had noticed that I had left the laundry room door open. It was sunny and I wanted the heat to be able to come in. She said, "uh-oh" while pointing to the door. I told her that the sun was out and I left the door open so it could come in. She then responded, "Sunshine come in, eat your food. Sit in chair, eat your food." She was pleased and excited to feed the sunshine. So sweet!