This is for all the mothers out there. We've been semi-potty training Kayla for the past couple months. We've had a lot of advice, looked at a lot of websites, and read some books. We tried taking her every hour, potty chart, asking her when she needed to go, rewards, but in the end it was all her. It was like a light turned on in her head and she suddenly told my mom, "I have to go potty." And since then, only one accident in the car and we are officially potty-trained. Well, I say official with the exception of nights. Although, no pee in the diaper the last two days at night. But, personally she could take forever for that, I can handle one diaper a day. But I am relieved for her to be using both the public restrooms and the potties at home.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2304657
This travel potty chair is genius. Before we bought this chair Kayla did not want anything to do with the public restroom. But now, no problem! Yes, the reviews are correct it doesn't fit perfectly, but it lays on top, it doesn't move and it doesn't fall in. It's genius I tell you!
Potty training down...next step...dressing herself!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Exhausted!
Have you ever been so tired that you fall asleep and wake up not knowing when or how you fell asleep? Of course you have! Well, this has been happening to me at least once a week, during the work week. I get home from work and feel tired. But right after dinner I am so exhausted that I can't stand up. I lie down, usually with Kayla, and I almost instantly fall asleep. Then, I wake up to Kayla crying because her favorite show is over, and I put her to sleep. The next thing I know I'm waking up at around 2am in the morning with my contacts still on my eyes. I can't believe how exhausting this year has been! I need to get more sleep. Hello end of the semester next week. Two minimum days, no students next Friday. Ah!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Week 1 of the new year
As week one come to a close...I can't help but beam with pride. I just finished grading my kids first quiz and I am proud to say that the class averages have been around a 75%. Now some of you are reading that and can't believe I'm proud of that statistic, but I am. Lately, my kids have been pulling D and even F averages. Now, maybe I'm a bad teacher...maybe my tests are too hard...but I have a feeling that's not the case. But I have vowed that I will get through this year and my kids will be successful. I'm implementing new things that hopefully will make my life easier and them more successful. Well, we'll see the true test will be the benchmark they will take at the end of this month. Let's all pray for the kids.
No more ranting and raving. Its the weekend...rest.
No more ranting and raving. Its the weekend...rest.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Back to School Again!
Well, its Jan. 6, 2008 and I have to make my way back into the classroom. I wish I had just one more week of my vacation. Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? That is how I feel at this exact moment. I'm giving myself an easy day tomorrow because I have no idea what my kids are going to come back like and I don't want to have to deal with the complaints of new material. I hope they are ready to work.
Mike has started a new job at Stamps.com. He's been there three days so far. It's in Marina del Rey. It takes him about 45 minutes to get there and an hour to drive home. Our days of early dinner and early to bed are over. He took us by his office today to "borrow" equipment from another coworker. We set up all our benefits and everything. The downside is now its up to me to keep the house clean, cook dinner, take Roxy out in the afternoon, and keep kayla occupied. I don't know when I'm going to find time to plan and grade papers. I guess I'm just going to have to be as efficient as possible. So, for those of you who would like to see us, you better contact us at least a week in advance so we can set something up. Between our two schedules its gonna be busy!
Shout out to my cousin Robin who is due this month! From what I hear it'll be within the next couple of weeks so make sure Wei Yan gets as much sleep as possible (cuz i know you probably have trouble sleeping at this point).
In closing, I would like to wish everyone a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love you all!
XOXO
Mike has started a new job at Stamps.com. He's been there three days so far. It's in Marina del Rey. It takes him about 45 minutes to get there and an hour to drive home. Our days of early dinner and early to bed are over. He took us by his office today to "borrow" equipment from another coworker. We set up all our benefits and everything. The downside is now its up to me to keep the house clean, cook dinner, take Roxy out in the afternoon, and keep kayla occupied. I don't know when I'm going to find time to plan and grade papers. I guess I'm just going to have to be as efficient as possible. So, for those of you who would like to see us, you better contact us at least a week in advance so we can set something up. Between our two schedules its gonna be busy!
Shout out to my cousin Robin who is due this month! From what I hear it'll be within the next couple of weeks so make sure Wei Yan gets as much sleep as possible (cuz i know you probably have trouble sleeping at this point).
In closing, I would like to wish everyone a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love you all!
XOXO
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