Thinking Spring!

Today all I can think about is spring. We have had one heck of a winter so far and I'm pretty much sick of it! The snow is so pretty at times and I love looking out into my backyard to see the white blanket that God has provided us.

But then I think about all the germs that are living in my house! It seems like we have all  been sick once or twice this winter. I am so ready to open my windows and feel the fresh breeze flowing through my hallways! Who's with me?!

Addie has been talking about going to the lake lately. Could be because that's Raymond and I's hot topic lately. It is so much work but the rewards are so worth it. We can't wait to dip our toes in the crisp water or throw a line off the dock (that would be more Raymond than me!). Addie remembers the boat and the pool (a kiddie pool grandma fills up for her and she "swims" in). I just remember all the fun we have together as a family and all the friends and family that make our summers so special! Ahhh! I can't wait for the warm weather to be here soon. Think spring everyone!

Potty Training

We have recently starting potty training Addison. She will be 2 next month and we decided to get a jump start on this process. Addison has shown a lot of interest in the potty and would go here and there if we begged her to do it. Now it's become a fun ritual that she loves doing! Last night, she stayed dry all through the night and then went in her potty first thing in the morning. Needless to say, I'm one proud momma! 

It's so cute the way she gets excited about the potty. Monday night was the first day daycare helped us potty during the day. When she got home that night she went potty twice before bed! She would come running into the kitchen screaming "Mommy! I did a great job!". In return for her "great job" she gets gummy bears or I sneak in a gummy vitamin! 

This is just the first week. Hopefully she can keep up the good work and we will have her completely potty trained in no time flat!