A Photo a Day (Week 2)

Week 2: Jan 8-14

JAN 8 (TUES): "Look what I can do mom?!  I learned how to push up the couch cushions so that I can climb up all on my own!" ~Isaac

 

JAN 9 (WED): Time for chores!  But chores are so much more fun when there's a new ironing board cover involved.  Thank you ETSY and James Sproule for the wonderful birthday gift!

JAN 10 (THURS): What a BIG girl!  Moira has officially begun her independence.  We've been potty training on and off for quite some time- since arriving in WI (back in July).  We bought her the potty seats that sit on the regular toilets- a cheap one and then a Mickey one, hoping she'd get really excited about going.  We gave her chocolate chips as a treat every time she went.  Then we made a sticker chart, but she was just not that interested in making it a full time thing.  That was, UNTIL... she had her own size potty that she could use all on her own!  After buying her a small froggy potty that she can use at her leisure, she has been 3 days accident free!  She has made us very proud!  And you can tell how excited she is!  Way to GO giRL!

JAN 11 (FRI): Moira and Isaac's bedtime routine is very simple and works quite well.  We don't take too long getting ready at night, but one of their favorite moments is brushing their teeth!  (Maybe because their toothpaste tastes like fruit...hehe).  Isaac just graduated to a big kid toothbrush since the little on that we were using on the end of our fingers no longer protects us from his constant biting!  Now he can be just like his big sister!  He loves it!

JAN 12 (SAT): Christmas #5.  We are ready for our last and final Christmas of the season.  Some people celebrate the 12 days of Christmas, but we were going on a month.  We weren't able to see Bridget and Tiffany when we were in IL for a Dundee Christmas because B was working and Tiffany was busy studying for finals.  So...they made the trip up to WI for a little exchange!  First we enjoyed homemade pizza, then we went to the brewery for a tour and free tasting.  Finally we enjoyed dinner, games and exchanging gifts!  We had such a wonderful time! 

JAN 13 (SUN): Isaac digs into play dough for a fun afternoon!  

 JAN 14 (MON): Will you accept this rose?!  The Bachelor has started!  We used to watch this show religiously with friends of ours in CA- a good excuse to get together for dinner and dessert!  So we're trying to keep the memory alive so we made homemade nutella brownies enjoyed a great night of guilty pleasures!