Emily 3 years, 5 mo. - Jan. 16

Oh, having a three year old in the house just gets better every day. Along with the challenges, come some of the funniest things. I was able to tear Emily away from her mini trampoline that Charlie moved into the newly heated garage just long enough to take her monthly picture. Today she asked "Mommy may I have some white milk, you know the color of the potty and snow." Where's Bill Cosby when you need him? Speaking of the potty, (which we do a LOT around our house these days) Emily has decided she's ready to begin potty training. I had the idea of having "potty" day (Jan. 11) over at the Rolston's house since Sarah said Noah was in the midst of training as well. After a couple of 20 minute timer settings, I believe she saw how easy it was coupled with the competition of who could go faster, then it happened. I was tending to Benjamin in the doorway to the bathroom at the time and only caught a glimpse of her reaction, but Sarah said it was hilarious. Like the lightbulb went on and she's been doing well ever since. As of tonight, she's even ventured into the #2 side of potty training.

Testing out the bathtime gift from Aunt Holly.....tub crayons.Charlie captured this shot for me while I was away from the house last week. Wondering what the green stuff is??? Somehow the zipper of one of our new couch cushions opened just enough for Emily to begin pulling out the stuffing bit by bit until she had created her own little cushion. She was quite content.

Folks have heard Got Milk, but anyone tried carrots and milk?? Well Emily seems to like it. This came after dipping graham crackers in the milk. Guess she thought things just taste better in milk.