The Daily Hailey

I have to write another potty post because I am just SO proud of Dekker! I know some of you are probably over hearing about this stuff, and thats fine, but its a big part of our life, so thats what you’re getting 🙂 And for those of you who are NOT bored it, thanks! We’re excited about the progress.

Yesterday, Brady went to our storage container to dig out the footstool we used to have in our bathroom. In his search, he actually came across two footstools, as well as another potty seat. He brought them all home and we got the whole place set up. We now have a potty seat and a footstool at each toilet.

Today, Dekker has been loving the footstools. I can tell he’s feeling more independent, which is always a positive thing. But he still needs backup, which is completely fine.

I went upstairs at once point to get ready to go out. Brady and I both needed to see our chiropractor BADLY. So I went upstairs to put on a little bit of makeup and change my clothes. After maybe ten minutes, I heard Dekker call from downstairs “I poooooped!” I immediately felt drained. I knew it was a risk leaving him alone, but I wanted to give him a chance to do well. I didn’t want to deal with a poop accident either.

Maybe you can guess, but Dekker had NOT had an accident. He had gotten himself to the bathroom, got his pants and underwear down, got up onto the toilet, and used the bathroom ALL BY HIMSELF!! Not only was it his first solo bathroom visit, but it was a poop one!!! We celebrated SO MUCH, and he was completely thrilled!! I was so impressed 🙂 Suddenly my boy is getting braver.

We went to the city for a mid-afternoon chiro appointment for both Brady and I, which was a definitely need at this point. For the first time ever, really, Brady was in ok shape and just needed some maintenance, and I got in trouble for waiting too long between visits. As I lay on his table, Dr Mike loomed over my face and boomed “Two and a half months is TOO LONG.” Yup, now I know. I learned my lesson. That was a painful but productive appointment.

We grabbed some Pizza Hut for supper, and now the kids are all down for the night 🙂 It was really a fabulous day. This is just all you’re getting for today. Time to wrap some little gifties for Laela before her SECOND BIRTHDAY tomorrow!!!!!