Potty Time

Mason got up after 45 minutes of fighting going to bed and told me he had to go pee pee in the potty. I assumed it was another stall tactic but humored him by letting him try. Well, to my surprise and joy, the little dude sat down and peed in his potty chair! Assuming it was a fluke but wanting to be encouraging, I told his teachers at school this morning about it.

Tonight, I looked at his daily sheet and it was full of stickers. He told them at 9:45 he had to go potty and went in the toilet at school. He did it three total times (he still had wet diapers but each time he told them, he did go in the toilet too)! I hope that he really does potty train well and this is the forward movement (please let something with this kid be easy!).

Ryan assumed it would happen because he bought 2 cases of diapers. I had been buying one at a time lately "just in case" we needed to make the switch to pull-ups. I am not going to go buy a case (we have some leftovers from Miller) and see how this progresses over the next few weeks.

Also, we just got his school pictures back. I know I am biased but man, he is fricken adorable in the fall picture. I may have to break some copyright rules and scan one to share. I also thought Miller's 2 year old pics were super too. It must be the age.

Annie Post Op Update (no pic)

I will spare you the post op picture until the sutures come out.

Annie had her surgery Wednesday. The doctor said it was a straight forward surgery, no complications or surprises. She came home a little nervous and slightly out of it. She was leaving her stitches alone so we have not put a cone on her yet.

She actually looked better than I anticipated. They shaved a little around the eye but with her coloring, it wasn't too noticeable. The stitches also blend in with her coloring so it's not so shocking. She had a little blood oozing (like tears) but they said that was normal post op.

Since she was already blind, she doesn't really notice a difference. We are the ones telling her to be careful so she doesn't hit her stitches on anything. Thursday she was close to normal and today, she's acting like her usual self. All on track.

Next week she goes for a check and then the following week the stitches come out. I will post a pick then if it's not too crazy. She seems happier but that might be me inflecting that upon her.

The boys weren't as freaked out as I anticipated. Miller had his own accident at school yesterday (got pushed on the playground. Busted lip, chin and upper lip area all scratched and scabbed over.) He said the other kid apologized today so that's a positive. He won't look at himself in the mirror but he isn't bothered by Annie...weirdo!

Annie's Eye Surgery (pre)

Annie was dropped off at the vet this morning to have her right eye removed. The swelling we can't control with meds and she's clearly bothered by it. The specialist and vet recommended a removal. So, as I sit trying to stay busy at work, I couldn't wait to post something, to keep the tears away.

This is Annie in 2005 on her way camping. She was about 4 or 5 years old. I will update everyone on her status but spare the pics until she's healed a little.

Mason Turns 2 and His Stats

Mason turned 2 on Friday. He had quite the birthday adventure. Friday, I brought mini-cupcakes to school. He got to come home early from school and see Grandma and Grandpa Sladky before walking over to Miller's school to pick him up. Friday was filled with opening presents, playing with new toys and having more cake at home.

Saturday we prepped for the party and had a nice dinner at Rock and Roll Ribs. Mason and Miller were good eaters and well behaved at the restaurant.

Sunday was Mason's party with friends. He is in L.O.V.E. with Thomas the Train so we were able to repurpose a few old decorations from Miller's 2 year old party and expand on the theme a little. He is one spoiled boy. His friends and family are very generous. Thank you! Even though it was a pool party; mother nature had another plan. Instead, the kids ran around the house and practiced screaming. We caught Miller and Caleb chillin' in his own room playing trains and then Norah popped in to start a rock band. We had more cake and then had to call it a night since it was a school night.

We kicked Monday off with a trip to the doctor for his 2 year old checkup. New stats:

Height: 38 inches (> 97%)
Weight: 33lbs and 13 oz (96%) (he lost a little weight since our last visit)

Again, he's the size of the average 3 year old. No concerns. He's growing like a little boy should. He had a finger prick and the little bubble test and didn't say a peep. He did cry during his two shots but only briefly. I am glad he was so brave; I hate when they cry.

I was too lazy to edit in line so here are the pics to go with above details.