Newborns Arrive and... so does Poop

I don't really have anything to post per say, but I thought I'd throw something up here so my close ones don't chide me for lack of posting. Let's see what's been going on...

Well, first, all of my friends have been squirting out babies as fast as I can say placenta. Check their baby blogs on the right for picture updates and delivery stories. Now that all these babies are here, I won't be the only one suffering, er I mean, experiencing the joy of motherhood. Scout is like the upperclassmen since they are younger tots, but we'll make it work.

Speaking of Scout, she has been doing a bang-up job on the toilet. I tell you what, she makes me proud everytime she poops. I clap my hands and say, "you are the best pooper in Texas!" That makes her proud. I also call her "my super pooper" and give high fives (yes my immaturity is an asset in such roles). I'll tell you that the breakthrough has been the little toilet seat insert that is covered with Dora the Explorer's face and her monkey friend. Scout hops right up on the dora seat. Also, I bought her the kid-friendly-moist-butt-wipes-that have a button to release them. Scout thinks those are amazing. But, I bribe her with...you only can use them if you poop or pee. So, she works it out for those wipes. I didn't think I needed silly props, but I took a chance and it has paid off like a lucky Keno number in Vegas.

Now, by no means is she perfect with her excretions. However, I pretty much only use a pull up at night or if we are in the car-going out. While at home it is straight undies. And, she wears them all day at school too. Accidents happen, but we are making progress. Sure she didn't walk until 15 mos, and she just now learned to run and jump as we approach 2 1/2 years, but hey she's working the potty. My kid is the good doo-doo'er ok? I am thankful for all blessings.