WFMW - Potty Training

I've read posts and suggestions for how to handle over-night potty issues while potty training little ones. One person suggested layering the bed with a plastic sheet, then a cloth sheet, then plastic then cloth... then you could take one layer off at a time (even overnight) if you needed to. If it comes to that, I'll try that!!

But for me, what works for now is to put those plastic covered portable diaper pads under her sheet. (you know those that you got to lay your baby on when you go out)... I lay 2 of those in the spot where Lil M sleeps, under the sheet. If she moved around more, I'd put more under the sheet. Thankfully, she doesn't. :) Since I have a few of those pads, and they seem to work just as well as if i had bought some type of plastic sheet for the bed, that's what we use! :) And they're a bit cushy too...

Then, in the morning, I take the sheet off and wipe the plastic diaper pads off with Lysol and remake the bed.

We are not currently using pull-ups or diapers at night. I did put plastic pants on her last night... that helps a bit, too. :)

So, that's what works for me!! :) Go check out the other ideas at We are THAT Family!

Peace.

Out of shape

I got on the treadmill tonight. Oh boy. Actually... O M G. I am out of shape, that's for sure!!! But I started, so that's good. Only 1.2 miles... but, hey, gotta start somewhere.

I also started as a full-time employee today at my current job, instead of being a consultant. Cool. :) Boy, did I take a pay cut. That part sucks. Big time. But the hours are good, the vacation is good, and the people are good. So, let's see if I can make it work. Plus, I can come home and get my butt on the TM!!! Which, I obviously need. ugh.

Peace.

Happy Easter (video)

Happy Easter! We had a little Easter Egg hunt at Grandma and Grandpa's house... (i apologize for the obnoxious narrating, ugh)



We had a great day!! We started by seeing what the easter bunny brought Lil M and my nephew. That was fun. Then we went to church with Aiyee Mimi, Scott and the grandparents... then Easter dinner. Yum. :) Oh, and the Easter egg hunt.

Sis and Chase coloring Easter eggs last night.


Easter baskets, obviously. :)

Here we are in our church dress.


Hope you had a blessed day.

Peace.

When I want to hide out...

Matthew 5:14-16

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Why is it so hard for us (me) to remember this? I just read a blog where a woman said she is convicted by this verse, and I agree. I read it and I am convicted. When I go out and people stare at us (not too bad) or like yesterday when I was singing at work (of all places)... I need to remember it is OK to "let my light shine".

That doesn't mean to be arrogant or that it's all about me. What it means is that it is OK to show your love of life and of God... let that light shine through in your actions, in your life. If that is through your children, great. If it is through music, great. If it is through writing, reading, mentoring... anything that you feel you contribute... don't hide out. Don't be afraid to let your light shine.

Peace.

Good Friday

Early day for me today... it's sort of aptly rainy today, being Good Friday and all. And I get to go home soon. So, I have a couple errands to run, and then we'll be going to Dayton to see my sister.

I start full-time here at work on Monday, meaning, I won't be a consultant anymore. I'll be an employee with benefits. I'm happy with it (well, the pay could be better)...it is very close to home, gives me more time with Lil M, and the people are great. Plus, I like what I do for a living. So, I'll take it. :)

May God's peace be with you this weekend, and always. Have a Happy Easter! He's Alive!

Peace.

ps. I updated my music here on my blog. Added a few songs, and made it so it doesn't automatically play, because that was kind of getting on my nerves. But it's still there!! :) I hope some of it blesses you. I love these songs.