Whoo-hoo

Dude. Another awesome potty training day. The things you get excited about as a parent--it seems a little bit messed up. I've spent way too much time the past two days saying, "Do you want to let your pee pee out and put it in the potty?" And who knew that dog stickers and getting to flush the toilet were such great rewards? We were out much of the day and Lucas came to the end of the day having only really soiled one diaper. ONE. Can we really be this close to the time that we'll only have one kid in diapers?

The weirdest part of it all was i've been dreading potty training. And now that we are actually doing it I'm kinda having fun. Of course I can't help but laugh when Lucas goes running down the hall from time to time singing "potty time, potty time" in his funny little toddler voice and pronunciation. And yesterday i coaxed him into the bathroom when he was playing with his Thomas trains by asking, "Does Thomas have to go pee pee?" The next minute we are in the bathroom holding Thomas over Lucas's little potty going "sssssssssssssssssssssssss" and congratulating Thomas on using the potty. Oh my.

potty time! potty time!

Today was suppose to be a great day to get out and walk. Or go to the playground. Or something. But instead the weather was crappy and I decided it would be a good day to work on potty training. Lucas has been doing great so far but with all the busyness of new baby, school, work, gardening, etc we haven't been able to hit it as hard as we like. Today he only got 2 diapers dirty. Hoorah! Lots of potty trips, new briefs with Thomas the Tank Engine, and rewards of dog stickers. I'm so excited about the idea of only washing and folding Wren's diapers and not 2 sets.

Little guy, little girl

You mess with my sister, I mess with your face.

Catch up

Sorry i've been bad about posting photos! I blame school.

Here are the kids:
(Lucas in his new boxer briefs and again in Dada's shoes. Wren just looking as cute as she can.)

Family

Wren has been with us for almost 2 months now. She's definitely in and no longer a stranger.

Yesterday I was sitting with Lucas as he watched a claymation video. It had a series of short stories on it, the secong of which was a kind of prince and the pauper story. Twin princes are born, one is stolen and then raised in poverty unaware of his true identity. I was reading email on my laptop when sudden Lucas began wailing. The scene was on where a bad man steals one of the twin infants. Lucas began howling, "Baby! Baby!" and crying in fear. I held him til he calmed down and reassured him that the baby was alright.

He typically refers to Wren as "Baby" and gives her more kisses at bedtime than I get (tonight she got 3 and a snuggle then he finally got around to me). I about cried yesterday when I realized his response to the movie showed how deeply he already cared about his little sister. Whatever he thinks this tiny person is, he seems pretty protective of her.

I also love the fact he thought I was sooooooo hilarious today when I'd say "bump, bump, bubuduh bubduh bump" every time we went over a bumpy area on the road. He was cracking up. Bless him. I'm not really that funny but it sure is nice to have a fan.

I'm Bigger or Happy Six Weeks

Old Friends and New Friends

Congratulations Phil, Ruth, and big brother Sylas on the arrival of baby Judah. Wren's now met a person smaller than her!

Kelsey Rocks

THANK you Kelsey for hangin' with Wren at school this weekend.

Wren in class

I'm in my long weekend class again. Wren is getting to learn all about Object Relations and existential psychology. She's got a huge fan club here. (Note the thumb sucking. Too cute!!!)

Pho boy

Next time you come to Seattle and visit, Lucas will take you out for some great Vietnamese noodle soup. Just don't expect to get any yourself...

Bathroom Reading

My Buddy 'n Me

Big Bro Lil Sis

Express yourself

Wren lecturing at breakfast.

Thank goodness for family

Lucas (and all of us) have really enjoyed having Nana (Jeff's mom) and Aunt Elle (or, as Lucas say "Uum L") around. THANKS so much to both of you for taking good care of us in these early days. Pop pop (Jeff's dad) is soon to arrive followed by my (Cris's) mom.

What We've Been Up to This Week

Wren has made it through her first week and a half with flying colors and the rest of us haven't done too poorly. The week's events:

1. Lucas's homemade drive in.
2. Wren competing with the cat for changing table space.











3. Lucas would love to read all day long.


4. Big brother, little sister.

5. Recovering from tummy time.

6. First bath.

Doin' Okay

So far Lucas is hanging in there with this big change. He seems to like his sister ok. He's good at gently kissing her head, though he'd love the chance to all out snuggle and smush her.

Wren and Daddy

All dressed up...girls are definately more fun that way.

Day Two

Wren is here!

Early Thursday morning (3:06am), Elanor Wren Ramsdale was born and we got to meet. She's lovely and little, healthy and whole. She was 6lb 5 oz, 18 inches. Pictures say more than words can. There will be more soon.