Adventures in Potty Training with Mini-Me

When Mini-Me woke from her nap, I took her to the potty, without changing her diaper.

The POTTY

Tossing the Diaper

Start Time

Reading to pass the time...

Yippee!! We have a poopy in the potty!!

4 minutes!! I think we have a world record!!

Houston, we have a problem....

Now Mommy knows not to let Mini-Me play with toys, while on the potty - especially small ones.

Daddy to the rescue!

Wave 'bye bye'

Wash the hands

Dry the hands

1st time with the pull ups!

Adding Mini-Me's pullups to Motor Mouth's pullups

Props from Motor Mouth

HOT water, and lots of SOAP, before the dishwasher.

FUTURE installments in this series can be found at this new blogsite: http://adventuresinpottytrainingparis.blogspot.com

Memorial Day on Michigan Ave

Thank you to all the service men and women - past and present - and their families for their sacrifice. Because of their sacrifice, my family can enjoy a beautiful Memorial Day on Michigan Avenue, in Chicago, without fear.

Little Bow Peep!

Daddy did her hair.
Here comes the 'El'!!
First Dance at the Lego store. 

Dude - Your hand is too low!
First kiss at the Lego store.

High above Michigan Avenue

Common Grounds Cupcakes, located in the food court at Water Tower Place, has THE BEST CUPCAKES IN THE WORLD!!

Sculpture on Michigan Ave. This is entitled: Chicago Skyline.

Motor Mouth likes to point out where our loft is located, 

every time they walk by this sculpture.

Checking for the train, on the way home!!

Daddy grilled burgers on the patio. 

Motor Mouth is praying before we eat!!

Neighbors nearby

Updates

Updates for my faithful blog readers...and those who are not afraid to scroll down......down....down....

1. J had no clue I skimped on the butter. (Homemade Cookies Ooops!)

2. I started Mini Me on potty training today. (What Am I Reading These Days)

3. The pan cleaned up perfectly. (Dinner Sucked!)

Homemade Cookies Oooops!!

I made chocolate chip cookies - from scratch. AFTER I baked them, I re-read the instructions. Oooops! I only put 1/2 the amount of butter in, as I was supposed to. They tasted normal. The kids didn't seem to notice, either. J is going to be home from work soon. Let's see if he notices...

I didn't think J would believe I made the cookies from scratch. This is my proof.

Feed

After church, we had lunch at a place called: FEED. We went there for the great BBQ. However, church let out really early today, so we were 30 minutes too early for BBQ. The brunch was delish-i-oso!!

I've never seen quite so many pictures of chickens and roosters, other than the 'art' display at the Tulsa State Fair.

Notice the calm and joy on OUR side of the table.


Now, for the OTHER side of the table...

Nap Time

Motor Mouth thinks I do yoga during his nap time. NOT!

Dinner at the Boss' House

Yesterday - Saturday - evening, we had dinner with Apple Boy and Songbird. Tall Joe is J's boss. So we had to go. Just joking! We love them!! I don't think they will have us over again, though. For real.

Within the first 5 minutes, our 2 kiddos did something to the cat, and the next thing we all knew, the lamp was knocked off the side table, the cat was tense, Mini Me was saying, "Oh-oh!", and Motor Mouth was saying, "Saw-ree!" I was mortified!! J, Mr. Lighting Designer, fixed the lamp - I think. Of course, Apple Boy and Songbird were sweet about it. They are sweet people. They let us stay a bit longer.

Songbird fixed a great dinner. Very yummy. The salad had peanuts in it. Very unexpected, 'cause I didn't see them in there. I meant to get more, but forgot. I was too busy restling the kiddos.

After dinner, we walked around the block. We walked through the neighborhood garden, then it was off to the playground. There were big kids there, but they got off the equipment and swings, so our kids could play. Very nice.

We had blackberry cobbler for dessert. Must get the recipie. During dessert, Mini Me pulled a 120 year old book out of the bookcase, and tore a page in half!! I wanted to hide wherever the cat had taken to hiding. They are NEVER having us over again.

What Am I Reading These Days?

Family Friday - Part 4

Today's Family Friday is being brought to you by the Notebart Nature Museum, located in the upscale Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. We join the Widney family as they tour the museum for the first time.

Motor Me and Mini Me, ready to roll!

These brown, spindly insects are called a Walkingstick. Walkingstick is a family name. We don't believe there to be any blood relation.

"Well hello there!"

Lots of interactive areas for the children to 

touch, smell (yes, smell!!), and read.

I don't know. Something interesting, for sure.

The Butterfly Conservatory.

Cocoon. Wasn't there a movie about this?

Whoa, Dude! I think I can fly.

Free at last! Free at last!

Mini Me was most fascinated by the hand dryer 

in the water touch and learn area!

Pizza at Joe Roma's - a savory indulgence.