Let's go back to last Friday. Our caretaker Miranda asked me, "Have you thought about how you are going to potty train and reward the behavior?" Honestly, I had not thought about it. I thought potty training was around two. But, we were pro-active in asking Grand Ma and Pap Pap to hook Maggie up with a potty for Christmas, which they did and is awesome. We have had it out for the last two months, in the bathroom where she takes her bath. She wouldn't even look at it really.
Well, Miranda had a potty at her house, so today they were going to test it out. Since she used to be a official daycare worker at one of the best childcare places out in Fish Hawk, she had several tricks up her sleeve. First, we agreed that stamps would be the reward, this was decided on Friday. But that is really for later when full comprehension takes place. Today, was simply trial and error. So they tried it few times in the morning, gave Maggie a special book and had her sit on the potty while reading it. I mean, of course, at 16 months she needs bathroom material. Who knew? Miranda said in the morning, nothing really happened so she put back on the diaper and they went about their day. Then she thought she would try again, before I pick her up at 5pm. I was on the way there and I get this text from Miranda, "Maggie just went pee pee in the potty" I squealed with excitement. Yes, over body fluids. Yes, about my daughter at 16 months peeing on the potty. So I get there and flood Miranda with so many questions and of course needed to inspect this potty. And sure as ever, there was pee in her potty. I couldn't believe it.
Miranda suggested I try again at home in about an hour, or every half hour. I tried again at 6 pm,nothing. Oh well, I thought. We had played some more, had dinner. Then did our normal routine for bed. Well, this time I took off the diaper and gave her a special toy and book that she held on for dear life. I then said, "Time to sit on the potty." And placed her on there. I told myself, I am sure she is going to get up like the fifty times before. But there she sat... 10 seconds, 20 seconds. And I say, "Time to go pee pee." As I have did fifty times before. Then like a flowing river, she peed. A lot. I would estimate about 1/3 of a cup! I squealed!! Praised her and then gave her bath. I don't think she even really cares about the praise. She gave me this, "What is the big deal?" look.
Anyway, a big day for pee at our house. This is really exciting. She may not talk till two, but hey we if we can master potty training 8 months early, that would be a miracle and a ton of savings in diapers.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Feet on Table
Kimberly Higgins
Chipotle
(C) 813-767-1078
khiggins@chipotle.com
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Sweet 16 Months
Today is Maggie's SWEET 16! Only in months, this little girl has stolen our hearts in so many ways. She is getting so spunky and more of her personality comes out each day. * Has ton of signs, new ones: Kitty Kat (Strokes whiskers), Ma Ma, Da Da
* She is starting to do this "I don't Know" with her hands.
* Still only has one word- Dada.
But we have some others:
** the "F" sound for "Fish"
** "uck" sound for Duck (Sounds like she is clearing her throat)
* Starting an interest in puzzles
* Loves the Ducks out back and Elmo's DUCK SONG
* Can put shapes in the right hole in the bucket.
* Today she really started to babble ALOT. As if she is enjoying hearing her voice.
* She eats everything. I can't think of much that she doesn't like.
* Moves her hands in a circle when doing wheels on the bus.
* Peed in the potty-- but was an accident. Mike just put her on the potty when the bath was starting to avoid her going on the floor.
* Pampers Size 4
* Mostly 18 months, 24 months in clothes
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Princess Car
Kimberly Higgins
Chipotle
(C) 813-767-1078
khiggins@chipotle.com
Monday, February 6, 2012
Play
Enjoy some playtime with Maggie. These are clips from several different days. First you will see her master putting coins in her piggy bank (Thank You Nana/PaPa). Second, she is off playing on her "Princess" car (Thank you God Mother Ann) where she gives her doll a ride in her trunk. Third, she masters feeding cookies to Cookie Monster (Thank you Dada) and then we play with the big ball. The last one I just love to include was her 2 point shot from when she was 13 months. Mike has since raised her hoop to level two to continue to "challenge" her.
529
We finally signed Maggie up for her 529 fund. She has had a savings account since she has been five days old. Really ever since her baby shower we have been putting any cash gifts or checks in this account including: her baptism, birthday and Christmas-- diligently.
We will continue to do this. The 529 was the best bet seeing how if Maggie does get the full basketball scholarship we can transfer it to anyone for educational purposes- including cousins, family members, God Sons/God Daughters. We plan to put a little each month into her 529. Some friends of mine have relatives that instead of giving toys/clothes during holidays/birthday, they contribute to this type of college fund. Although this is still an investment fund and can hopefully increase as the stock market increases, it can also go down. Maggie is diversified and hopefully with her savings account and now this fund, she will have a little nest egg, just in case she doesn't get that full ride to UCONN or TENNESSEE.
In retrospect, I never grew up thinking or anticipating I had a college nest egg waiting for me. I did get scholarships both academic and athletic. My parents were so generous in helping with my room/board at HCC and Flagler. I mean the fed me while I lived at home while I drove back and forth to practice and school for the first two years. And flipped the condo that I lived in at Flagler. But they also magically taught me to work and save all through high school and college. I spent many many nights babysitting and would deposit all of those funds into savings and cds. I think I had my first CD at age 15-- back when they were getting 6 percent interest. They taught me to work hard and never feel entitled to anything. I worked very hard for every grade I received. I worked even harder for the lack of talent that I was born with and utilized my size to leverage the scholarships. My hope is that I can instill that same work ethic, the same drive and the same discipline. My hope is that she will save her pennies and make smart decisions. I also want her to go for her dreams and be anything she wants to be.
Mike to this day is so appreciative for his Florida Pre-Paid account that his parents did for him. He knew for years that he wanted to go to FSU and finished debt free. He works in a field that he graduated with and it truly is perfect for him- Information Technology. His parents taught him to finish what he starts and to have patience and kindness-- two things that come in so handy for his work in customer service support. More qualities that I want to pass on to Maggie.
Our hope is whatever we can save for her now will give her a boost in the future, not a magic carpet.
We will continue to do this. The 529 was the best bet seeing how if Maggie does get the full basketball scholarship we can transfer it to anyone for educational purposes- including cousins, family members, God Sons/God Daughters. We plan to put a little each month into her 529. Some friends of mine have relatives that instead of giving toys/clothes during holidays/birthday, they contribute to this type of college fund. Although this is still an investment fund and can hopefully increase as the stock market increases, it can also go down. Maggie is diversified and hopefully with her savings account and now this fund, she will have a little nest egg, just in case she doesn't get that full ride to UCONN or TENNESSEE.
In retrospect, I never grew up thinking or anticipating I had a college nest egg waiting for me. I did get scholarships both academic and athletic. My parents were so generous in helping with my room/board at HCC and Flagler. I mean the fed me while I lived at home while I drove back and forth to practice and school for the first two years. And flipped the condo that I lived in at Flagler. But they also magically taught me to work and save all through high school and college. I spent many many nights babysitting and would deposit all of those funds into savings and cds. I think I had my first CD at age 15-- back when they were getting 6 percent interest. They taught me to work hard and never feel entitled to anything. I worked very hard for every grade I received. I worked even harder for the lack of talent that I was born with and utilized my size to leverage the scholarships. My hope is that I can instill that same work ethic, the same drive and the same discipline. My hope is that she will save her pennies and make smart decisions. I also want her to go for her dreams and be anything she wants to be.
Mike to this day is so appreciative for his Florida Pre-Paid account that his parents did for him. He knew for years that he wanted to go to FSU and finished debt free. He works in a field that he graduated with and it truly is perfect for him- Information Technology. His parents taught him to finish what he starts and to have patience and kindness-- two things that come in so handy for his work in customer service support. More qualities that I want to pass on to Maggie.
Our hope is whatever we can save for her now will give her a boost in the future, not a magic carpet.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Eating with a spoon
We are just practicing with a spoon, but take a first look at her trying it out by herself! At the end, we also taught her to shake her head YES!
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Playing with Hartwig Girls
We stopped by Lindsey and Mallory's house to play. We played in their room, outside on the swing and took a ride in the wagon with Mallory.
Just wish we could play together more often!
Tractor
Kimberly Higgins
Chipotle
(C) 813-767-1078
khiggins@chipotle.com
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