Hello! Hello! After a warmer sunnier week I'm finally feeling a bit more optimistic. My back is finally starting to feel kind of normal again. I've been able to treadmill walk, do my elliptical and I even went to the park and did a very, very slow jog-walk combo this week. All of that just makes me feel human again. I'm still trying to not pick up the twins much because that seems to trigger it, but it is finally really getting better.
Also, after a month of chaos from our washing machine flooding our house, we also had no workers in the house this week, which was wonderful.
On a totally different note, the boys have started to show a huge interest in potty training and have started going to the potty pretty frequently on the toilet. It wasn't on my radar to start that this soon but they have been pushing it and basically telling us that's what they want so we are thinking of picking a day soon and switch to underwear and see what happens. Any advice, good vibes and prayers in our direction would be appreciated. I have zero experience potty training.
I'm so grateful we could finally get outside this week! The sun came out and the boys made a run for their trucks. They are such a hoot to watch driving up and down the road.
We also got a new play space in our yard! Part of our lot is wooded so we had some of the underbrush cleared out and which gave us another big space for the boys to explore.
It's very natural so it feels like an adventure and the boys love finding all the sticks around.
There are also a few old tree stumps which makes for a great bench.
Several days this week were so warm we didn't need a coat and WOW we all had a spring in our step.
The boys are getting ready for spring training with their baseball gear. Hunter is still confusing golf with baseball... but we'll give him a pass for now. 🙂
Jackson loves to collect the balls and put them away. He's so my kid!
We also did some fine-tuning on our lawnmowers to get ready for the new season!
That's about it for the week. It's looking like colder weather and rain is coming back for a bit, but I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. We are all so ready for spring.
I hope y'all had a nice week and a lovely weekend ahead as well.
Anne says
Julie, I'm so glad to see your boys wear helmets. But I'm a bit concerned about how they're sitting on their heads. Please check out the information at this link (through Children's Hospital of LA) to see how the bike helmet should be sitting on their heads.
https://www.chla.org/blog/rn-remedies/bicycle-helmets-getting-the-right-fit
(Maybe you moved it just for the picture, but I just wanted to be sure...the best helmet in the world doesn't do anything if it's not on properly...)
Take care.
JulieWunder says
Thank you Anne! I will look at this for sure! First time Mom here. 🙂
Anne says
It's a really common thing - believe me, you're not alone. And you're doing an awesome job - I love seeing how you make everything fun for the boys. It's amazing to see how quickly they grow.
Michelle says
You're smart to follow their cues! Forcing it never seems to work.
Both my boys potty trained wearing just underwear and t-shirts. It cut down on the amount of laundry and they definitely knew when they were wet. We potty trained sitting down first and then tackled standing up to pee later. Staying dry all night long came a little later because my boys were heavy sleepers so don't be discouraged if that part takes longer.
Joan says
Julie,
If the boys seem interested by all means try potty training. I think training pants are better than pull ups. If they are dry in the morning, try to get them to use their potty chair first thing. With training pants they will know when they have wet their clothes. It may mean more laundry for you. If they don’t seem that interested then stop and start again. Good luck.
I’m glad your back is feeling better.
I’m so looking forward to spring. I played outside on our nice days too, it was wonderful.
JulieWunder says
Thank you for the advice! We definitely decided to go the underwear route. We'll see what happens!!
Carol Ridenour says
Love hearing about all you and your precious family are up to! The boys are getting so big! Think we all will be happy when Spring is finally here. Slowly, but surely, right? Have a great weekend!
JulieWunder says
Thank you! You too!