Recently...

Beck is potty training, and it is a slow process.  Snail's pace.  

Gross, I know, but I thought it was funny that his first accident was in front of the fridge, 

with the door wide open.  Mr. Independent.

New puzzles to kick off our many hours indoors.  He did this 24-piece Thomas puzzle in 9 minutes!!!

Ramsey has been with him every step of the way.  Including the nudity.

The throne and its accessories.

He loves playing with the iPad while on the potty.

Proud moment--I pee-peed on the potty!

His prize for going on the potty for the first time--new Play-Doh :)

I have a goodie bag of inexpensive prizes, and he gets to choose a prize if he goes on the potty.  It has been a week, and he has been successful....wait for it....four times.  Snail's pace.  Stay calm.

I have no idea why Bella is under Beck's book.  She is so loyal!

Beck and Ramsey have spent several hours in the backyard in their nudities.  It has helped! 

Meanwhile, Ramsey is learning to read.  It is so amazing to be a part of this process.  

I have to be so patient and calm for the potty-training and reading lessons, and it is exhausting.  

So, Matt and I have been fighting a bit more since I'm pretty fried by the end of the day ;).

Practicing her letters.

We're using the book "Teaching Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons."  Love it so far!

Sunday cuddles with Daddy.

They were playing a game that Ramsey thought was hilarious.  

Something about smooching or biting Matt's face.

Cold Stone.  Yum!