"Mom, Brinlee is throwing white things."

I think something evil has possessed my sweet Brinlee's cute little body. I was downstairs doing laundry when Marlee comes down and says, rather calmly, "Mom, Brinlee is throwing white things." I went upstairs to find my innocent looking Brinlee about to throw a glass bowl on the floor, along with the 3 or 4 glass plates that are now in millions of pieces, covering every inch of surface on my kitchen floor. Yep, she was so proud of her work as she clapped her hands and grinned from ear to ear. I was very upset, but the next thought that came to my mind was, "I've got to get my camera, so I can get some pics of this!" We are compiling quite an album, rather a portfolio, of messes that my "sweet" little girl continues making. I am still finding shards of glass in interesting places (i.e. under my bed . . . ?) She definitely provides endless methods of entertainment . . . Never a dull moment with her around.
To be continued, I'm sure. . . . . . .

Adventures in Potty Training

Brinlee is turning two next month, and I have it in my head that she should be potty training by now. She has a different idea entirely! Today I noticed her squatting and grunting, so I rushed her to her little potty, stripped her down, and lovingly placed her on it. She thought this was alot of fun because she was completely naked and wasn't going to get in trouble for it (because Mom did it). Trying to get her to stay on the potty was like a game of "Cat and Mouse," at least she thought it was a game. I finally gave up by just putting some big girl panties on her so she'd be easier to strip when she started the grunting action again. Those didn't last long . . . being naked is just too much fun. Marlee showed her how to go on the little potty (Marlee always begs me to let her pee in the training potty), but that turned out to be yet another mess to clean up. While I was cleaning up that mess, Brinlee wanted in on the action and peed on the floor . . .next to her potty (we're making progress). Once that mess was resolved, I got distracted doing something else when I heard the grunting again. I ran, remembering that there was nothing between her cute little naked butt, and the floor. She thought this would be a great time to play "Hide and Seek." I literally ran around the house yelling her name, all the while begging Marlee (mother's are good at multi-tasking) to help me find her, QUICK! I discovered how talented Brinlee really is. Have you ever seen anyone that can poop and run at the same time? Well Brinlee can. I found little poop pebbles all over the living room. I am counting counting my blessings, however, that it was poopoo pebbles and not diarrhea! Things could have really been ugly. I know that they have to be ready to potty train before any real success can be achieved, however, I am a slow learner too and keep finding myself trying to make her ready. The good news is the panties survived and now are tucked safely in her drawer . . .until I forget about this episode and try it again. This too shall pass, in the mean time it gives me something entertaining to blog about.

Bedtime

UGH!!! I hate bedtime more than any other time of the day. Not because I don't want to go to bed, but rather because the kids don't want to go to bed. This is the time that Taylee usually announces that she has homework that's due the next day. Kylee is begging me to watch her do the perfect flip on the couch. Brinlee is sampling every toothbrush in the drawer, sometimes dipping them in the toilet. Marlee is complaining that she is STARVING. After 20 minutes of getting ready for bed I ask them if their teeth are brushed, "No," if they have gone potty, "Not yet." Well at least they have undressed and are half way done with the pajama part. By this time Ryan has given up and is watching TV, or playing a game on the computer and I am left to put on my witch costume and try to get things in order. That's as far as I have gotten tonight. Wish me well. :O)

I am very new to this blogging business, so bear with me. I have enjoyed following a couple of blogs and have decided to try this out for myself. I have 4 beautiful daughters and thus with that comes much draa. I thought it would be fun to share some of that drama with others.