Our Adventure with Potty Training: Day 15

 Today has been spent getting Jack back on track for potty training since this past weekend he was not feeling good and spent the days in a diaper. 

He was not very happy about it, but since he needed to be changed every 45mins it just seemed easier to me.

But today things have gone so well! 

He was VERY happy to put on his "Choo Choo roos"! 

Plus, they've been dry ALL morning!!

Yay!

So here's our Potty Training Routine! 

Each morning after breakfast Jack gets to pick out a pair of under-roos!

Then we set the timer for 20mins.

While the clock clicks down we do our usual stuff.

He LOVES doing puzzles!

 

Then once the timer goes off we head into the bathroom. 

I try to get him to sit on the pot for as long as he can. 

Sometimes it's 10 seconds and other times it's 3mins. 

It really just depends on him.

If he does "go" on the pot he gets a treat!

Which is his favorite part!

I deiced to label the jars that way even  Daddy knows how many he gets since Jack will tell you that he needs more! 

Once we are done in the bathroom we reset the clock and start all over again!

 Hopefully everything will click for him soon! 

But we have been making some progress!

Do you have any tips for potty training?

If so PLEASE let me know!!

Till Next Time,

Kate

Jack's Eye Appointment & FISH!

When Jack was 9months old he was diagnosed with 4th Nerve Palsy which basically means that the eye has trouble moving around.  

We were given a list of things to watch for and was told to come back the following year.

So we went back at 18months and it was determined that it was not in fact 4th Nerve but instead 6th nerve!

Which is happier news because it means that the eye is functioning but it can not turn outward. 

Since his eyes were still very small we decided to hold off on dilating them until his next visit. 

Well today was that visit. 

They started off by placing the drops in his eyes(not fun).

Then after waiting a few minuets the doctor finally came! 

And according to him it looks like the nerve in the left eye is finally starting to work!

YAY!

He says that he can defiantly see the eye moving, which is a positive sign that the eye may out grow the palsy! Yay!!

We did find out that his right eye is much more far sighted then it should be.

 So we will have to watch him through this year since Jack tends to close that eye when he has trouble seeing. 

But over all his eyes are very healthy!

For Christmas Jack received a fish aquarium!! 

So today after Jack's appointment we headed on over to PETCO!!!

Of course we had to look at all the animals in the store.

Mice=Yuck!

Jack thought that the Guinea Pigs were cute. 

But of course he is his daddy's boy and...

 LOVED the Ferrets!

 I guess they are kinda cute!

Then it was time to head to the FISH section!

We had fun looking at all the different kinds!

 And after spending many minuets looking at them it was finally time to get ours!

Then we had to wander the store looking for the other supplies that we needed.

Jack's favorite stop was the birds!

Then it was time to head home.

Here's a look at our finished aquarium

Jack LOVES it!

 He says that the fish are cute!

Thank You Grandpa & Grandma Radomski!!!!

We LOVE our fish!!!!

Till Next Time,

Kate

How To: Make a Drawstring Bag

I am so excited about this post!

A few weeks ago my pastor's wife asked if I could make a few drawstrings bags that could be used to hold a small coloring book and some crayons.

I thought it was a great idea!

Here is what i came up with!

Aren't they cute?

They are so easy to make that even YOU can make them! 

Here's How:

Step 1. Cut fabric to desired size. 

Since these are being used for a small child's activity book I decided to cut my fabric 8 inches by 21 inches wide. 

Step 2. Fold edge of fabric 1/2 inch in.

Then iron it flat and

stitch edge. 

Then snip edges with pinking shears.

Step 3.

  With right sides together stitch sides together using a 1/2 seam stopping 2 inches away from top.

Step 4. Press the top side seams open.

Then stitch around the opening. 

Be sure to pink these edges as well!

Step 4. Fold top down 1 inch

Then near the bottom stitch all the way around and turn right side out.

Step 5. Cut 2 pieces of ribbon or cording to desired length.

Then using a safety pin thread the cord through the casing. 

Add some decorative beads and then pull it tight!

And there ya go! A quick and easy Drawstring Bag!

You can also make your own straps like this:

Step 1. Cut 2 stripes of fabric.  

I decided to do 1 inch wide by 18 inches long but you can make them any size.

Step 2. Fold and iron edges in. 

Then fold and iron again. 

Step 3. Stitch along edges. 

Step 4. Using a safety pin thread strap through bag casing. 

Then fill your bag with goodies and enjoy!

I really hope that you enjoy this How To! 

Please let me know what you think of it!

Till Next Time,

Kate

Our Adventure with Potty Training: Day 1

Today we started Potty Training!!!

For Christmas Jackson got a potty seat! 

It is a super cool  Cars theme potty seat!!

It also has a button to push that makes the Car sound!
Of course he had to help Daddy set it up!

 He is getting so big!

And try the seat out before it went on the actual toilet.

After some hesitance...

And a few days to practice...

We finally got him on it!

I know it's going to take allot of work but I really hope that he picks it up quick!

Till Next Time,
Kate