Please Remember ....

Some things Cathryn says that I don't want to forget....

I wear my Babin Suit and Simiees (Bathing suit and swimmies)

Cathryn always gets up in the morning and says, " It's light out mommy."

When asked her name Cathryn says, "Cafrin Ewisabeth Salwer."

I hurt my bingers (fingers)

I luv you Mommy!!

Dadis (Davis) , Juan (cousin John), Hay (cousin Hayden)

"There is toliet paper stuck on my bottom."

BooBooAid (Band aid)

Pise (Surpise)

Yucky the Cat (Lucky)

Desus (Jesus)

Pease May I help ....

I go peepee in the potty, but no Poopoo !!!

One time, just one more time Mommy (as she holds her finger up)

Dadis(Davis) is crying.. It's OK Dadis

Pease (please)

Mommy you back !!!

Mommy where r u ?

I pall (fall) down

Yes Mim Mommy

Each day brings a different challenge and some frustrations. This has been a good exercise for me....

"It only took an Egg Timer"

Recently, Cathryn REGRESSED with her potty. This summer was a breeze. Cathryn was ready and willing to potty on her own. We made a big deal out of Big Girl panties, read stories and gave reward stickers. All was Wonderful !! Until she went back to her 2 day preschool in Aug. It was as if the potty didn't exist and she wanted nothing to do with it. We were back to negative 10 and I was beside myself. Forward to today... I decided to use the good old egg timer. We devoted several days to "Potty training #2". I dreaded this process mainly because I knew we had to be confined to the house (which I rarely am) and live by the timer. Every 30 min. it would buzz and Cathryn would run to the potty. Needless to say we are going strong and I see a light at the end of the tunnel. Potty training is a new process for me. I sometimes wonder if Davis being in diapers has anything to do with this relapse. Cathryn sees her brother in diapers and doesn't understand why she can't be. I try to explain as best as I can about Davis and why he can't walk, talk, go potty etc... Cathryn just says Ohh, kisses Davis and turns her attention to something else. The sweet innocence if a child. But, for now Praise the Lord for the egg timer !!!

Friday Night Lights

Perfect cool night
for High School Football !!

Sleeping Beauties !!

Snug as a bug in a rug

What a precious sight....

"The Schwans Man"

One of our favorite times is when " The Schwans Man" comes. Cathryn loves "The Schwans Man" because he lets her get up in the truck and gives Davis free ice-cream. It is the simple things in life that bring us most joy :o) If only it could always be this way !!

The Great Planters !!!

I don't have a green thumb, but I am soooo proud of my plants!! They have lasted all Summer and now they are perfect for Fall. It's the Great Planters Charlie Brown .....

Corn, Pumpkins and Bees

Yesterday we had a family outing to the local Pumpkin Patch / Corn Maze. It was a wonderful day... great Fall weather. We love this particular farm, lots of activities and fun for the kids. Cathryn took a friend and all was well with the Salyer family... Until Davis got stung by a bee. He was so sad, it broke my heart. Davis cried (I don't think he new what to do). My children have never been stung before. What do you do? My mother's moto growing up was, "Heal Thyself." All is well and Davis survived. He is such a trooper !!! Typical day in our family :o)