The last week has been extremely hectic. Hubby was on vacation so we spent three days painting Elisabeth's "big girl" room, her dresser and bed. We are very pleased with the results. Last Tuesday night she spent the first night in her "big girl" twin bed and did wonderfully. I am so proud of her. She still goes to bed at her regular time as well as a long nap in the afternoon. When she crawls into bed she stays in bed and goes to sleep. The transition was extremely smooth. She loves her new room and bed very much. We let her pick out the room color and of course she picked pink. The name of the color is "princess" ... imagine that. We painted her bed a white with a very tiny hint of pink and then I stenciled butterflies, bees, and flowers on it. Turned out adorable.
Our second success is that she is completely potty trained and is doing just awesome. We had a quick success with pee-pee but had a little struggle with potty. We gave her an incentive to work towards. She wanted pink ballet shoes so we said that when she went potty four times in the potty we would get them for her. Well, she has surpassed our expectations. Other than the occasional accidents when we are in an unknown place she is doing beautifully. Doesn't even wear pull-ups at night. I am amazed at the amount she pees when she first wakes up. I don't know how she holds it all night but I am VERY proud of her and she knows it. :)
So now it is just a waiting game. The crib and nursery is ready, Elisabeth is potty trained, her room is completed and she is in it, and the bassinette is set up. The only things left to do is ... get the swing and miscellaneous items down from the attic, move E's carseat over and install the infant carseat, and pack my labor bag. Wow... time sure is going fast.
Goodness...you've been busy. It sounds as if everything is going very well for you. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
When IS your due date, anyway?
Posted by: Dana | August 25, 2005 at 01:17 PM