Super tired

Reagan has been super tired this week. Each evening we've had various meltdowns. Tonight, was the calmest one and it was tough. She gets so tired that she can't cope. But she's so tired, she can't calm down too. It's an endless loop. Tonight, she made a choice to have a longer bath and no books. Boy she was not too happy when she got to her room and realized I was serious. Needless to say, she didn't handle it well at all. Hopefully she gets some good rest tonight. She needs it.

Little Miss Independent

My daughter is turning completely into a little independent thing. She is starting to want to do things for herself like brushing her own teeth, opening her own stuff carrying things. It's odd. She's also wanting to take care of Maddy a little more like a mommy. It's cute to watch them interact together. She takes such a leadership role with her and teaches her things. I love watching.

She is growing up too fast for me.

Getting dressed

Reagan this morning had a lovely attitude about getting dressed. I often have to get her dressed while she's half sleeping. But today, she was not interested. She wanted to wear a specific thing and threw a fit so big that I left her to figure it out.

She finally came downstairs in such a get-up that I had to stop myself from laughing. So it starts today. Her new sense of independence is moving towards her clothing. Interesting.

She came down in all different clothes, including her underwear. Blue skirt, veggies tales shirt, floral socks and her holy shoes. Wow. Impressive. Love my little creative girl.

Potty training

So Maddy is potty training right now. For the most part, she is doing really well. She is starting to ask on a regular basis. At school, she only uses the toilet. It's awesome.

Tonight, she asked to go potty. Yea Maddy. She did. She peed in the toilet. Jim thought she was done. We celebrated. She walked around naked. She got a potty treat.

Moments later, after the celebration, Reagan started yelling. "She pooped on the floor." What? She repeated it again. I asked "What?" again thinking what was she saying - she can't really be saying that.

She finally said "Mom!!! She pooped on the floor over there!!".

Yes she did. She pooped on the floor in the dining room right in front of the windows.

Thank goodness it was solid. :)

Laughter is the best medicine

Maddy has the goofiest laugh. Funny thing - it's mine. I don't know how to describe it but it's a girly version of the Horshack. It sounds like someone is gasping for air while giggling. It's hilarious. She moves her face all around in such funny ways. She shows her teeth and squints her eyes and just laughs. It's contagious. I love it.

I'm happy when they laugh

The one thing that our home is not short of is laughter. My girls LOVE to laugh. They love to makes each other laugh and they love to just make you laugh. One starts and the other one chimes in. It's awesome. Reagan has this fantastic belly laugh. She gets so excited when she laughs. I love watching - her eyes shine. I love watching her be happy.

Maddy will typically start in either after Reagan starts or if Jim starts poking on her some. She loves to try to bite his finger at the table. It's a game. He points his finger at her and just tries to tickle her. When he gets close, she grabs his finger and tries her best to put his finger in his mouth. That starts it all.

Once she starts, Reagan starts in too. She then starts her excited belly laugh that is so contagious that all you can do it laugh.

Peace!

Fever

Maddy has a high fever with no other symptoms. The thermometer hit 103.1 immediately and started beeping. Not sure why, just did. Needless to say, she's a tad lethargic today and snuggly.  I can't remember the last time she ever just sat around. My poor little thing.