I am in awe of Claire....

I may have mentioned to Claire once that her birthday was coming up soon. Tonight she told me about her "Princess Party." We are going to have cupcakes, play games, color princess things, hit the Princess pinyana (I'm guessing this is a pinata), and open presents. Lots of presents. All her friends are going to be here and everything.

Oh boy, she has big dreams. I had smaller ideas. Oh well, we all know who is really in charge here.

It can't be!

I just realized that one month from today, Claire will be 4 years old! Really? How did that happen?

Look for your invite to her Princess Tea Party. =)

The adults will be having Jambalaya and alcohol. =) =)

Ellie cracks me up.

Claire always had great facial expressions, but I think Ellie has her beat on this one.

Tonight, while I was working, Claire and Ellie were sitting in an office chair next to mine. Claire was ordering Ellie around, as usual. Normally, Ellie complies or yells back. It is quite simple.

Tonight Claire gave Ellie an order and I glanced at Ellie to see her reaction. Ellie looked at Claire, then looked at me and ROLLED HER EYES! I was laughing so hard, I almost wet my pants.

She gets it. She will be a fine little sister. I'm so proud of her!

Maybe potty training isn't so bad....

Remind me of that when I am pulling my hair out because Ellie won't pee in the potty. Although when we walk past the bathroom, Ellie has to stop and point out the potty. I'm hopeful...

Claire is a potty'ing champion! She goes by herself, cleans out her training potty, washed her hands, and then comes to get me so she can get a sticker for her rewards chart. Yes, she gets ice cream anytime she wants. She went without ice cream for months, waiting for the pottying thing to work itself out. She has not had a pull-up or diaper on her body for 8 days and counting. Woo hoo! And she has pee'd in the big potty, but prefers her throne. I would too.

Today....she even POOPED in the potty by herself. I had to help her clean it up, but she did it! I did a dance and sang a song.

I'm so proud of her.

Knock on wood...

I think Claire is starting to figure out this potty thing. She has pee'd in the Dora potty (which looks more like a throne than a toilet) several times, but we have to force her to sit there.

Today I've been telling her to go sit on the potty and try to pee. She has been telling me no, that she doesn't have to pee. Just a few minutes ago I heard her yell, "Mom, I pee'd in the potty!" I ran to see and SHE DID! All by herself...unprompted (sort of). I never thought those 6 words would be so sweet. I hope this is the beginning of her beautiful relationship with the toilet.

I asked Claire to do something, like pick up her toys, or something. She looked me in the eye and said "No." I calmly explained to her that she should not tell Mommy "No." Claire's response: "That's good to know." And yes, she did eventually do what I told her to.

Nice. This is 3-1/2. What will 13 be like?

When Claire asks me something and I tell her no, she tells me that it is not nice to say no.

FYI

If Claire tells you her butt hurts, it means she needs to poop.

If you ignore her, you will pay the price. Trust me.

No pics. You're welcome.