Water sprinkler fun for all

Today, we all got home about the same time. Jim went outside to start up the grill and then he turned on the sprinkler. That started the fun for the early part of the evening. I went outside with Reagan and she wanted to get down and play. She screamed until I put her down. She wanted to watch Sydney play in the sprinkler.

So we did. She eventually got in on the fun herself. She started running towards the sprinkler and then running away when the water came around. After about ten minutes of this fun, she got more daring. She ended up getting completely soaked (and so did I) from running into the sprinkler and running away when the water came towards her.

I finally got Jim to turn off the water... but it didn't stop there. Becuase she had fallen down quite a bit, she was covered in grass. She was walking around the yard, soaking wet (in a purple outfit) and covered in grass (that looked like green hair all over her). So we turned on the hose and then washed her off.

Apparently she loves water. She got in that puddle and played and played and played. Then she started copying Sydney - drinking from the faucet. I finally took a cute video of her and Sydney playing at the hose. She and Sydney at one point were drinking out of the faucet together.

What an awesome evening.

Walking down the stairs

She's officially walking down the stairs like a pro now. You have to hold her hand and remind her to hold the rail, but she's doing it. :) whooooooohoooo

Uncle Ken and Aunt Patsy!!

Wow! What a treat. Tonight we got to see Uncle Ken, Aunt Patsy, Ryan and Uncle Joe. We haven't seen them in years - all of them. We found out on Tuesday that they were going to be here and decided at the last minute to try to get time with them.

Even with the crazy schedule, we managed to meet them out for dinner over by Tri County Mall about 7pm. I really enjoy hanging out with them - they are so fun to be with. Uncle Ken is such a hoot.

Reagan did really well despite the late timing. She dove head first into her bowl of ranch of course and ended up getting completely covered in ranch. That of course entertained the table. She played and flirted most the evening and even tolerated getting cleaned up.

We finally took off from the restaurant about 9:15 pm. I can't believe that she actually stayed awake the whole way home... but she did. But, I think she didn't fight too much when Jim put her down.

Hanging with Uncle Eric

Eric is participating in a journalism circuit to help promote policy across the state of Indiana. I probably didn't get that right... I'm sure he'll correct me if I'm wrong.

Anyway, he drove through Cincy tonight to hang out with us and also pick up some furniture for his boys to use. While we waited for him to arrive, Reagan and I hung out with Mom and Dad for an hour or so. We walked down to their house about 6pm - Reagan was so happy. All you have to do is ask if you want to go there and she starts bouncing up and down shouting "mimi... papa".

Once he got there, we loaded up the furniture and played for a bit. Reagan started warming up to Eric finally. He just picked her up at one point and she actually stayed with him. It was nice. After a bit, we took off for dinner. Every time we go to dinner, I have to draw the whole family for her. TOnight, I got to draw "Uncle Eric". I drew him with hair, glasses and a go-tee (spelling). She cackled when she saw it and said "eeeiiicc". So now Eric has his own "look on paper" for Reagan. It's cute.

Before we left, she reached out for Eric asking for a hug. I think she finally warmed up!! Woo hoo

Awesome!

Can you say "Awesome"!?

Reagan can - and quite well I might add.

Just ask her - it's just the cutest thing.

Full fledge potty training underway

We are now having tons of fun potty training Ms. Reagan. She's been really good about telling us when she has to go to the bathroom. Today, we caught it three times (twice poopies :)). I'm thrilled.

Jim got home from his trip to Nashville and he was holding Reagan when she said "poopy?" and pointed to her butt. He was walking towards me and I called out - "go to the bathroom, she'll go". She did. I figured out this weekend that if I have something to keep her interest while she's sitting, she'll actually go.

It's so cool!

Keep your fingers crossed!!

Hmmmm

So tonight she did it. She asked to go poopy as I was pulling her out of the tub. I plopped her down on the toilet with her "toys" and she did it!! Whooo hoooooO!!!!