Volunteer Potty Training

Eliana peed twice on the potty yesterday.....all of her own volition! She doesn't even tell us. She walks right in, takes off her shorts and diaper and hoists herself onto the toilet seat. If someone goes in with her she says, " I need pri-see" (privacy). This is much easier than when it was time to potty train AJ. He had no interest whatsoever and he was a year older than she is now. I must say, I'm pretty impressed with my just-turned 2 year old. We'll have to go shopping for some cute undies together.

This is Exhausting!

What on earth could I mean by that, you're asking yourself. Is is running after two energetic children all day? Late night rehearsals? NOOOOOOOO..........it's the Olympics! All the events I like are broadcast after 11:00 at night!!! And I manage to hold my eyes open till 1 AM and pay for it in the morning and basically all day long. As much as I am enjoying them I will be happy when Sunday comes and they are done until 2010. Don't worry, I keep telling myself, 8-9 hours of sleep will come again soon.

NYSSSA/ADLI in Saratoga

Here are some pictures from my great week in New York. I had so much fun dancing with everyone! I wish I could do this every week except be able to come home at night!!

Blueberries anyone?

You know what that means...it's time for pie! Jonathan made a really good one this past weekend with our fresh blueberries. Tomorrow I leave for NY for rehearsals all week and performance on Saturday. I hope everything's ok at home while I'm gone...actually I hope I'm ok while I'm gone and don't miss everyone too much!

Mystic Aquarium

Here we are, at one with the creatures of the sea. This is a great day trip, so much better than the New England Aquarium in Boston. The kids got to touch crabs, starfish and manta rays and the picture at the top with just me and Eliana was at the sea lion show. She was pretty much done by two o'clock and was very quiet and cuddly during the show. AJ got to pet the skink, or lizard, whatever it's called. All in all the day was a success. When we were leaving AJ asked "Can we come back tomorrow?"

A Well Rested Family

Today a miracle occurred at our house.....everyone slept until 9AM! Usually AJ comes strolling in to get us at 7:30 the latest and the sound of him walking by her room wakes Eliana up (she's a light sleeper). Anyway since I am not a morning person I hope this trend continues! But wait...AJ starts school again in September so maybe just for the month of August and then we'll do the switch back.