Potty Training

For the past couple of weeks we have been in the middle of potty training. On September 3rd (Labor Day weekend) we took away Ellie's diapers (except for naps and at night). We had a messy weekend, but our "potty training bootcamp" paid off. By Wednesday, Ellie was accident free (for #1).

We had a small set-back when we went to Chicago. The schedule change and different surroundings seemed to have thrown her off. But once we were back home, things we back to normal.

Going #2 in the potty wasn't as reliable as #1. We had a few accidents. However, Wednesday night (September 21) she and I had a long talk about going #2 in the potty and how it wasn't messy then.

Apparently it sunk in. We have been accident free (#1 and #2) for 3 days now. She has used the potty for #2 each day, and is reliable with #1. She is so excited about her big girl underwear and being a big girl.

In terms of potty training our 2.5 year old, it appears we are over the hill. Now that I have written this, I need to go find a giant block of wood to knock on.

Way to go Ellie!!

Our quick trip to Chicago

Last weekend, we made a very short trip to Chicago to go to Aunt Cindy's baby shower (Aunt Cindy and Uncle Mike are having a baby boy in November). We flew in Friday morning, and left Sunday mid-morning. Like I said, it was a quick trip.

However, we had fun visiting with family. We stayed with Mike and Cindy and it was so much fun watching Ellie bond with them. Ellie is very excited for her new cousin to arrive. She has named her cousin "Mustard", I don't think Mike and Cindy are going to pick that though!

Saturday was the shower. Ellie was much more excited to play on a neighbor's swing-set than visit with her family.

Although it was a super-quick trip, we did have a chanc some deep dish pizza!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flying to Chicago

Instead of the regular commute, we headed to Chicago for Cindy's baby shower. Ellie is super excited about the plane trip and seeing everyone.







We got to the airport before the sun woke up. Ellie enjoyed watching the planes while we waited to board.



Ellie got candy for using the airport potty.


I'm pretty sure we spent half the flight in the airplane bathroom. To be 2 again, and be impressed with new toilets.



She did well on the flight, didn't sleep, but was well behaved.