Huge Milestone

Last week I finally bit the bullet and potty trained my daughter. She is 2 1/2, there's a baby coming and I really didn't want to have to change 2 diapers. lol She had been showing tons of signs of being ready. I had tried the week after she turned 2, with no success, she knew to hold her bladder, but wouldn't go in the potty. I had to fight with her to get her to even sit in the potty, so I gave up and figured I'd try again later. These past few months I'd keep her in panties for part of the day and we'd be accident free, but she still wouldn't go potty. This past month we stayed in panties daily, at least before nap. She never had an accident. I was never fully consistant w/ it, but I knew she wasn't fully ready. Last week I figured I'd try again, I'd be consistent and see if it worked.

Monday started, I put her in panties, sat her in the potty, nothing. I laid her down for nap, in panties, knowing she'd have an accident, but I needed to show her that pee pee goes in the potty, not on her panties. That day, we had 4 accidents. The 4th accident, daddy was home, we both watched her and stopped her. Then I sat her in the potty and told her that's where we pee pee. And she DID! Daddy and I were so proud and excited. She had no clue what to do w/ herself. lol We rewarded her with ice cream and stickers. She loves her sticker chart. Tuesday went by accident free and by that evening she started telling me when she had to go. We haven't had any accidents for a week, even when we're out. She tells me when she has to go, it's been awesome! She naps in panties, accident free. She still sleeps in diapers, when she can master going poopy in the potty, we'll be done w/ diapers completely. She knows she has to go #2 in the potty, but hasn't yet. I'm not worried about it, I know when she's ready she'll go. She's done such a great job with everything else, I'm so proud!!! It's such an exciting accomplishment. :)

SUYL- Desserts

Today in Kelly's blog we are all sharing dessert recipes. I've been looking for a simple/easy banana pudding recipe. I found this on allrecipes.com. I LOVE that site :) I'll be making it this week for a dinner party, I can't wait!!!

Banana Pudding!
Ingredients

8 ounces sour cream
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups whole milk
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafer cookies
4 bananas, peeled and sliced
Directions

In large bowl combine sour cream, whipped topping, pudding mix and milk. Stir well. In the bottom of a trifle bowl or other glass serving dish, put a layer of cookies, then a layer of pudding mixture, then a layer of bananas. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Refrigerate until serving.

29 weeks

I've completed my first week of the 3rd trimester. Things are going ok. I've been dealing w/ some pelvic pain again, but not as bad as it was in the beginning of the pregnancy. We're slowly trying to get things ready but there's a lot that needs to be done. lol I keep wondering when I should set up the pack and play in my room, I'd like it up soon so I can feel "ready". But I know I don't need it up for another 8-10 weeks. lol We still need to finish painting our toddler's new bed so we can put her in her big girl bed and set up the crib for baby sister.

This pregnancy has flown by. I'm ready to meet my new daughter, but want to enjoy these next 2 months with only 1 child. I know things will get stressful for a while, but I am looking forward to it. :) I love feeling baby kicks and punches, she is pretty active, especially after I eat.

My cravings have stayed the same, coke, chocolate, fruits... I think I'm done craving mexican. I still love it, but baby doesn't like it anymore. lol The last 3 times I've had Mexican, I've gotten so sick! And the heartburn doesn't help either. lol I've also been craving milk, so I've been eating a lot of cereal b/c I don't really like to drink just plain milk.

I'll be having my 3 hour glucose test this next week or so. It'll be my 2nd test this pregnancy, and I am praying I don't have gest. diabetes. I had it the last 6 weeks of my first pregnancy and it was SO hard to manage.

I'm loving my baby belly (I know I'm weird) and I'll miss it once we're done. But it's so exciting to think that in a few short months I'll be holding my daughter in my arms. I can't wait to meet her!!

Wordless Wednesday

Just like daddy :)

Mustangs

Anyone who knows me, knows my LOVE and slight obsession for Ford Mustangs. :) My dream mustang is a '67 Shelby Mustang GT 500 (if you've seen Gone in 60 seconds, it's Eleanor).
This past weekend, there was a Mustang show in our hometown, it was so awesome to see all those mustangs in one place. I'll spare you, but I took TONS of pictures. There were a lot of classic mustangs, but no Eleanor...

So many Mustangs... :)


Think this could be my next mommy mobile?! :)

I LOVE Shelby!!

Monday Etsy finds

Do you have a DSLR camera? We recently purchased a canon rebel, I take it everywhere, but the strap hurts my neck after a while. I've been looking for a strap cover, a friend of mine actually sent me to this etsy shop and it's very hard to find a favorite strap cover b/c they're all so cute. :) The best part is there's a pocket on there for the lens cover, so I don't have to keep track of it.. lol

This is a cute and comfortable addition to snazz up your SLR or DSLR camera strap! The strap cover is padded, removable and washable!
Check out adivaand3dudesdesign for camera straps. All their straps are $15 plus shipping, what an awesome deal!!!

This is my favorite one! I LOVE black and white :)

Isn't this one so pretty!? It's sure to make your camera look awesome! :)

I love the colors on this one, I LOVE pink! :)

A Rose

I've really been into making rosettes lately, I think they're so pretty and fun! I made this little cutie and can't wait to make more in different colors :)
Check it out at BOWquet, it's $4 plus shipping...