Gas StationAbout two weeks ago we were driving around. Heidi sounded a bit annoyed that we were still in the car, so I explained that we were looking for a gas station. She promptly made some very excited noises that made me turn around. She was pointing out the window at, yes you guessed it, a gas station. And looking between it and me to get ( Read more... )

I'm afraid lindylousmith's right, Heidi is ready for something I've been dreading -- potty training. If anyone out there has some good tips, I'd appreciate it.

Also, what kind of diapers or training gear can you go to when the largest (Costco Size 5) diapers are proving to be slightly too small at times to go all the way through naptime/nighttime?

First College ClassAlso, first calligraphy class. Forget preschool! Yesterday was the last calligraphy class of the fall session where we spend a little time putting together small class books that contain copies of our recent student work. Since it's mostly a party atmosphere, the instructor allowed Heidi to come to class with me ( Read more... )

LaundryNow that Heidi can pull herself up onto the futon couch in her playroom, nothing is safe there anymore. Instead of fighting this, I put some alundry that needed to be folded there, knowing that she'd mess with it. Heidi had a blast for over half an hour rooting through laundry, throwing it off the couch, placing it on her head and giggling ( Read more... )

WalkingJan 27th (yes, I know I'm behind), I was lying around so sick that I almost missed Heidi's first step without holding onto anything. Fortunately, I had my eyes open at just the right moment while she took a step, hovered, and them plopped onto her behind ( Read more... )

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