The boys had some fun in the sun this weekend...
Jude and Eli loved the pool. It was pretty chilly outside which is why Jude was shivering like crazy and we had to force him to dry off. But for some reason, Eli didn't shiver once. So we could only conclude it was due to his natural insulation:
Today's Easter message spoke of how Jesus rose from the dead in three days, the good news of the gospel. Though far less significant but still good news for our family, in three days Jude was potty trained. A few weeks ago, we bought some briefs for him and although he was excited to sport Thomas the Tank Engine and Lightning McQueen on his little butt, we didn't make a focused effort to train him until last weekend. I had heard from my sister and friends who are more experienced mothers that if he didn't seem ready, it's quicker and easier to wait until he's closer to 3yrs old. So that's what I did. What?! Lisa does something that marks her as a procrastinating mother taking the easy route? Unheard of. I decided to wait until a month before he turned three thinking it may take the entire month. But my sister and friends were right! THREE DAYS. My Jude is a potty-using superstar. I had to take this picture without him knowing. Don't you love the GOLF Magazine toilet reading?
My sister and brother-in-law sent the boys an Easter package of goodies, including a children's book about Easter that we read with Jude over the past few days:
At Jean & Charles' home, Eli tried to shoot some hoops with Matthew but instead learned what home court advantage meant:
Eli didn't like that so much:
4 comments:
only 3 days to learn to potty train!?!? wow, we'll have get to the potty training tips from you when the time comes. jude is a genius!! love that last photo of eli and matthew together...too funny!
LOL!! You're so funny. Your boys are going to think you were some crazy momma looking back on these xanga posts. More than that though, they'll know how much you loved them. Your boys are so cute. I only want girls but your posts make having boys seem so great too! (I know, I shouldn't even be thinking about having kids).
Oh my, can't believe you guys are in the pool! It's still only 30 degrees out here and I'm still wearing my winter parka. Sad. I love the pic of Jude on the potty reading a magazine, he truly is a boy...it must be in their genetics. Reading on the loo.Flagrant foul on Eli!! But good to see that Moshe's got enough hair to pull on. Glad to see his "bangs" have grown back in. :)
good for you, jude! you must be so proud of him! i tried potty training luke last month and i decided to wait because i felt like i was forcing him. perhaps he wasn't ready. i hear that waiting until they're closer to three is easier as well.
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