challenges/adventures

It would seem I'm embarking on several new challenges/adventures that take up a majority of my time while I'm at home.

Because I'm the adult home most of the time I'm the lucky one to house train the puppy. This ain't easy folks! There is a ton of information out there! Each time I think maybe we have it down (after just two days - I know, I know not realistic at all)....pee/poop on the floor. Today has been better. I consulted with a couple friends last night (thank you Chad & Angel) and am working with a new technique. It's almost a combination of several things I've read all together. Whatever technique I use, however, I'm spending A LOT of time outside.

For awhile now, Elly has been able to recognize most of the letters of the alphabet. Most recently she is able to write her name and it's pretty easy to see what it's supposed to say. Maybe I just think that, though, because I know what she's trying to write. This morning I bought a book on writing all the letters - a preschool book. She is sooooo excited to start writing.

I'm not looking to teach or start much with Lucy now (besides the usual ABC's song) but every time she hears the word "potty" she runs into the bathroom to sit on the potty chair...fully dressed mind you. Looks like we might be making progress with her in that area without much effort. If she could just potty train herself, that would be lovely.