Carly -3 Potty -0

January 11, 2008

The Potty Training has been very successful. Yesterday at school I went for the first time number 1 and number 2. Everyone got so excited they were all clapping, yelling and jumping up and down. I suppose no one minded that in the middle of all of this- they were giving a "tour" to some new parents who were trying to see the Daycare center. I couldn't stop what was happening and I had to go because "nature called" so- go I did. My teacher Ms. Joann gave Mommy and Daddy a certificate and they have it hanging on the mirror in the living room. Today my teacher told Mommy I went again. Mommy made me my favorite dinner- cucumbers with ranch dressing, applesauce and squiggly pasta with sauce. We ate dinner together and celebrated my accomplishment. I'm not sure what all of the fuss is about but I sure do appreciate all the props!!

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xox

Suds!

January 9, 2008

Carly absolutely loves taking a bath. Lately she loves when we fill the tub with bubbles so she can dunk her face into them. She flops around on her stomach, drinks about 4 cup fulls of water and splashes us until we are also completely soaked. She laughs so hard sometimes- she snorts! Tonight we had to take some pictures of her because she was having so much fun for herself she could barely stop laughing.

Stay clean-

Love to all,

Mommy & Daddy

The girl and her cheesecake

January 2008

Over the holidays I discovered my love for cheesecake. I ate half of Daddy's dessert at Thanksgiving and half of Mommy's at Christmas. Today I had my own, whooole piece and boy did I enjoy it. Daddy said there's "going to be trouble" because he always fights Mommy for the cheesecake and eats it all and now he's going to have to deal with me. Grandma better make two next time!

Ciao!

Carly Victoria xoxo

The Cousin Party

January 6, 2008

Every year Grandma and Grandpa have the "cousin party" at there house after the holidays. Mommy always says how they have so much fun and how nice it is to get together and see everyone. We had a great time this year and there was tons and tons of food. My cousins got me the most awesome Christmas gift and Daddy put it together for me when we got home and I was playing with it all night. I was so tired afterwards I took my bath and went right to sleep. We really appreciate all of the hard work Grandma puts into the party and making it so special for the family. It's always nice to sit and visit. I love all of my cousins and I can't wait until next year!

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo

The best of the big sisters

January 6, 2008

Mommy saw Madeleine today. Mommy said she is so smart, so good and absolutely gorgeous. I think we are going to visit her next week and I can't wait!!! I miss her!


Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo

God's Grace

January 2, 2008

Aunt Stacey and Uncle Ken had another baby girl today. Anna Grace. Born 6:12pm, 7lbs, 9 ozs and beautiful! Madeleine is now a big sister. Mommy went to visit them and took some pictures. Welcome to the world Anna Grace. I can't wait to meet you!!

Love you guys,

Carly, Patti and Uncle Matt xoxo

...."cause my girl wants to POTTY all the time, POTTY all the time"....

January 2, 2007

Well another milestone has been hit. Today Carly's teacher called me at work and said Carly went on the potty twice. I welled up with tears and naturally tried to strategically plan my conversation with Daddy- who I knew would be crying. As expected there was dead silence on the end of the line with an abrupt- "ok, I have to go". I hope Daddy had tissues in his work van. Grandma bought Carly her "seat" to continue the training. Carly said "oooooohhhh Elmo!!" when she saw the Sesame Street seat. Daddy has not seen the seat yet, but I have a full box of tissues in the bathroom for when the time comes.

Love to all,

Mommy xoxo