8 months pregnant & a baby party

I'm in the 3rd trimester now and seeing the midwives twice a month. I am quite uncomfortable at this point, hate bending over, and don't sleep well. If the weather would cool off I'd feel a bit better and have an easier time of exercising and it looks like that might be happening soon.

Last weekend my besties planned a lovely baby celebration for me. First we all got pedicures at an organic spa and then we went to brunch. It was a lot of fun and I'd like to do it every weekend for the next two months!




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butterflies at the HMNS

Sunday morning we went to the science museum with friends to see the butterflies.









And then took some pics of IJG and I in the front yard because we forgot to do it there.






9.4.11

IJG's 26th month photo dump & a video

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first day of 2011-2012 school year

Today was IJG's first day of school. He is in the same classroom (Butterflies), with the same teachers as he was for summer camp. There are 13 kids, two of which are new to the class.



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And here he is on the first day of school last year :)


8.24.10

short trip to Austin

Last Thursday we went on a short trip to Austin with uncle M. IJG rode in and out of the hotel in style.


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On Friday we took IJG to Barton Springs. I wasn't sure how he would react to the 68 degree water, but he seemed to enjoy it after getting over the shock. The bottom of the pool is quite slippery so we had to hold onto him.





He took it upon himself to remove his swim diaper and did not want to put it back on. Since women are allowed to be topless there, I figured naked toddler wasn't too far of a stretch.







We stopped by the Zilker Park playground after our swim. The highlight was the old fire engine.




8.12.11

IJG's 25th month photo dump

These are random pics from the last month.


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8.03.11

peepee on the potty: part 2

IJG has been using the potty for 2 weeks now. He also typically uses the potty a couple times a day at school when he is there. He has even stayed dry all day (other than nap and night time)a couple times and once woke up dry after a nap and used the potty right away. He started being very compliant with peeing in the morning before we leave the house and prior to lunch, naps and bed time.

We went underwear shopping last Sunday and he of course chose the Nee Nah underwear pack and we added in some space themed ones as well. He started wearing underwear (instead of being naked) while at home then so he could get used to wearing something and needing to remove it before pottying. We had been accident free until last Monday, when he peed in his underwear while playing. The following day he surprised us by pooping on the potty, twice. The second of which he didn't quite get to the potty in time. Today he pooped on the potty again and then while flushing it down the toilet peed in his underwear...don't know why he didn't pee while pooping a few moments prior. He also peed while sitting in his highchair at dinner this evening.


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The last couple days he has peed less at home and resisted more. We try not to push it, follow his lead and keep it fun for him to avoid any resistance so I'm hoping this new pattern does not continue, but I have been expecting it.

He is peeing sitting down now in addition to standing. We have learned when he needs to poop he starts talking about poop in general and telling us other people need to poop...but will say No if we ask if he does. Then he gets a panicked look when it is inevitable.