Bye-bye, diaper bottom . . .

hello, big girl panties! Last week, was the end of the diapers so we told Lexi it was time and she has done an awesome job at potty training. There have been some tears, lots of prizes, but mostly just dry panties. We are so proud of her. She is even waking us up in the middle of the night to go to the potty. We pulled out the "trip to Disneyland" as our last resort for motivation and it worked. She can't wait to show the princesses her potty chart with all her stickers. We will be over in CA for a long weekend in June so we are going to visit Disneyland for a "potty party" to reward her for a job well done!
While Lexi learned how to go on the potty, mommy learned that some of life's most challenging obstacles bring some of life's greatest times and memories. It was hour 8 on potty training day 1 and we had been spending most of our time in mommy's bathroom on the hard tile floor playing games, play-doh, homework, puzzles, etc. when Lexi came over to me and gave me a great big hug and said, "You're the best mommy ever! I love you!" It not only made my heart melt, but it made all the stressing over potty training and the last 8 hours on the hard tile floor totally worthwhile."Yeah, I did it! The princesses are going to be so proud of me!"Thank you, Grandma Sue and Auntie Deb for sending me new panties, food for my kitchen, & a tea set. Let me know when you want to come over for a tea party!