We're officially done with Pull-ups and Diapers

While the girls have been "potty-trained" since August, we have been struggling with pooping. I think "knock on wood" we are finally over that. We just stopped pullups at night about a week ago and have only had a few accidents. The main problem is the girls not wanting to pee before bed. I'm so proud of them!!!

Halloween!!

 My first REAL attempt at sewing! I sort of winged it with Dorothy, following a few different DIY blogs and I followed a pattern for the Annie dress. You can't seem Mady's necklace in the picture, but she had a rainbow of stars. I made the necklaces and trick or treat bags too. Very time consuming but very worth it!

Halloween is fast approaching!

And as usual, I'm spending all my free time on costumes these last few weeks before the Halloween events begin. It got me thinking about the last few years and how far we've come. Thought I'd share the last three years pictures at Halloween starting with their first one in the NICU. The only costumes I didn't make were the flower and lady bug. Things were a little crazy that year with the whole walking thing!

Tangled Birthday Party!

More than a month later, here are some pictures from the party. The girls and guests had a blast. The girls kept asking me the next day if we could do it all again! I posted more about the design details of the party on my Lil' LJ blog. Click here to see more.

As you can see, we hired a princess to come! She was just okay in my opinion, but the girls loved her. She read a story, hung out while we sang happy birthday and colored with the kids.

 

We're 3!

And we've all made it fairly well :D

Emma and Madelyn had their 3 year well visit on their birthday. They did, unfortunately, have to get flu shots, but they did well! Mady even took the 4-5 year old eye exam since the eye doc said she made need glasses. She did so great and tested well. No glasses yet. Emma tried it too, but like a typical 3 year old, she lost interest after the second line. They were amazed at Mady who completed it all with both eyes.

Here's the stats:

Mady:
32 lbs
37.25" tall
Pees on potty, still trying to get her to consistently poop on the potty.

Favorite/most used expressions: 
Aww, come on guys.
What?!
What did you say?
That is so silly.
You smell that?

Favorite food:
Mac & Cheese

Favorite book:
Brown Bear, Tangled

What we think she'll grow up to be:
Doctor or Engineer
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Emma:
30 lbs
38.25" tall
Fully potty trained (most days)

Favorite/most used expressions: 
That's awesome.
I love <insert everything and anyone> soo much.
I want a snack.
Is that spicy?
I didn't mean to.
Mady did it. ;)

Favorite food:
Hamburger
Note: This kid eats ANYTHING! :)

Favorite books:
My Mama is a Llama, The Very Hungry Catepillar

What we think she'll grow up to be:

Nurse or Actress
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Favorite movies/shows for both:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Wizard of Oz, Annie, Tangled, Yo Gabba Gabba, Bubble Guppies, Dungston Checks In


Favorite activites:
Reading, watching movies, playing outside on the slide and see-saw, sidewalk chalk, playing with dolls and barbies, play-doh, painting, visiting the zoo.


Bedtime:
8:00-8:30

Wake-up:
Varies. Sometimes 8:30 on the weekend! YAY!


Schedule:
Monday/Tuesday - Grandma/Pap-Pap
Wednesday/Thursday - School
Friday - Home with Mommy

We had the big birthday bash this weekend and I'm hoping to get through all the pictures soon so I can post them as well as a little more about the party. The girls had a blast and that night Mady asked if we could do it all again.

Big news in the Mayer household...

After only less than a week, Ms. Mady is potty trained! AND Ms. Emma pooped on the potty yesterday! YAY!