What WE have been doing this week...

After 2 failed attempts, the 3rd time seems to be the charm. About 6 months ago we tried for the first time, but it was a battle that I WASN'T winning, so a few months later we TRIED again and our little guy just wasn't ready, so...I decided after his birthday that WE would try potty training AGAIN. (I don't remember Ame being this difficult, but I guess that was over 3 years ago) The first couple of days this week were rough, but Kaipo has sure

grown up quickly and decided he wants to be a BIG BOY. Today was the first day he had NO accidents and went Shi-Shi (Pee) in the toilet each time he sat and tried. He still doesn't TELL me when he has to go, but at least he is doing his thing in

the RIGHT place.
The FIRST time he actually went in the toilet I praised him sooo much and Kaipo felt soo proud.
I think doing THAT and little incentives have really worked well with him. And of course the fact that he LOVES to flush the toilet.
Hopefully tomorrow brings as much success as today!
Way to go BIG BOY

a simple fix

Ame got this pair of jeans last year, at one of my favorite stores... Kid to Kid. After one or two wears they got a big rip in the knee and I decided I could either cut them off OR do this.

Ame was very opinionated as to where the patches should go. Of course one had to go over the other rip in the knee and she wanted the other patch on the other knee. Makes sense I guess. But mom decided it looked a little better this way. She likes the finished product, and now we have another pair of jeans to wear for a while, and it was such a simple fix!

Bitter Sweet

Last night was such a bitter-sweet moment, as my parents got set apart for their mission in India. So much mixed emotion felt by all! Prior to the actual setting apart, the stake presidency and Bishop each made comments & gave advice to my parents. I was so impressed and grateful for the wonderful, loving & generous things they said about my parents. I was grateful to hear others share and show appreciation for so many things that I have always admired and respected about my parents. It was a very moving experience to have my brothers, Chris and Quinn also be able to assist in the setting apart. My parents commented later that evening how they so appreciated that experience and had NEVER felt the spirit soo strongly in a setting apart before.

What a special opportunity for them to begin their mission with.

They are, as I type this, at the MTC beginning their training and preparation for the REAL THING. LUckily we have not had to say our good-bye's yet, since we will get to see them at Kaiya's sealing & blessing and then for a couple of days b4 they fly out they get to come home! Boy those senior missionaries sure have it rough, huh?

I am so excited to share in this experience with my parents, and to help my children appreciate what they are doing as well. We are all going to learn and grow throughout these next 2 years, in soo many ways. I am sad for the things my parents will miss in our everyday lives, especially events with our children, but life will go on and we will share with one another in different ways, for the next little while. I am so proud of the amazing examples my parents are to me, my family and all those whom they come in contact with. They radiate the light of christ, through their lives of service and dedication to the Lord, and for that they will be blessed as they serve.

I Love You mom and dad.

God Be With YOU 'Til WE Meet Again