The Final Weeks

I've been enjoying these last few weeks with Jade and cherishing our special time together before sissy comes along! :)

She has recently taken an interest in helping with everything in the kitchen!! We've been doing a lot of baking together! Jade was such a good helper while we made cookies using my Kitchen Aid mixer for the first time and with my first attempt at zucchini bread! Both turned out great I must say!

I'm so proud of Jade and everything she has accomplished this month. She is doing great with her speech development. Her therapist even seems to think she would be just fine if we chose to opt out of therapy at her evaluation next month. She is fully potty trained during the day and hasn't had an accident in weeks. Not to mention she has overcome her fear of big toilets and has no problem using the bathroom if she needs to when we are out! She is ready to be a big sister and is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her sissy (I think)!

Santa's Village

We had a fun time visiting Santa's Village and Azoosment park last weekend with Nate's mom and dad! Jade loved going on all the rides, feeding the animals and seeing Santa! 

The obligatory sign picture!

 Riding the rides all by herself!!

Having so much fun!

 Smiling for the camera!

The fun house was a big hit. Daddy took her through at least 3 times in a row!

The big slide was also a favorite. I can't even remember how many times she went down this!

Mommy daughter selfie!

No fear of the petting zoo animals. She loved walking around feeding them!

 She did feel a little differently about her first pony ride! Her face tells the story!

With Grandma and Grandpa!

Visiting Santa at his house!

She loved the princess that was walking around and thought holding her magic wand was pretty cool!

Thanks for such a fun day Grandma and Grandpa! :)

Potty Training Week 2

Week two was definitely an improvement to week one! Jade is doing awesome and is starting to develop a "routine" (typical Jade). The last few days she has gone #1 on her potty after breakfast, before nap, after nap and before bath without too much prompting! She used the big potty at Culvers which was a major accomplishment! With her holding power, I feel pretty confident making park, store, and meal trips. So far we have done them all accident free! Jade is still working on her #2. This week we had two successful times on the potty, one accident and one time in her overnight diaper. 

Jade's feeling of accomplishment is too cute. I love hearing her jump up and shout "I did it." She also refuses to wear any undies other than Bubble Guppies. Minnie Mouse, Sofia and Disney Princesses were all shot down on our trip to Target to pick out some new pairs. Silly girl! :)