Jonathan is walking! Our sixteen-month old is one stubborn little guy. Although he learned to cruise at 8 months and took his first steps on his birthday, he has been so content to just crawl for the longest time. He was pretty steady on his feet, and we knew he COULD walk, he was just choosing not to because he was such a speedy crawler. It was driving us crazy, and we think he knew it, too! We're thrilled that Jon is finally walking. We love you, buddy!
The next big milestone is that Emily is potty-trained. Wahoo! I discovered the magic secret to potty-training success...are you ready for this...wait till they're ready! Genius, I know, but I learned this the hard way. We tried potty-training her when she was about 27 months and guess what? It was a flop! Her desire was there, but her little body was just not ready. Some kids are ready that early, but every kid is different. The first time around, it was the hardest week of my life. Neither of us were happy because she was having so many accidents and didn't understand her body and when she needed to go.This week has been completely different, now that she's 34 months. She was basically trained in just a few hours, and it was a beautiful thing! I have been so proud of her. She woke up from her nap the first day, took off her dry night-time panties (pull-ups), used the potty that I had left in her room, put on new panties, and then knocked on her door to let me know she was awake and ready to play now. I couldn't believe what a big girl she was doing it all by herself! Way to go Ems!
Even though Emily has been doing awesome with potty-training, we have not left the house all week just in case, besides going outside to play with side-walk chalk and blow bubbles. So you can imagine, I was going crazy and needed a break! Wade suggested I have a GIRLS NIGHT OUT, and he would do the dishes and put the kids to bed. What a sweet husband! So I called Traci, and she was totally up for it. Yea!
We went to see Mama Mia, and it was fabulous! We both LOVED it! Seriously, it was such a good movie, set on a beautiful island with a star cast, a cute story, and awesome music. I could not stop smiling! The popcorn and chocolate milkshake we enjoyed weren't too shabby either. :) Thanks Traci, I really needed a girls night out! 
Finally, I just wanted to say that I have rediscovered the Book of Mormon and it makes me so happy! I can tell a big difference in my mood on the days I read as opposed to when I miss my reading. It's amazing. Although I love my church calling and wouldn't trade it for anything, because I serve in the primary, I don't have the opportunity to attend Relief Society or Sunday School. Sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on the spiritual development that I need.So Wade and I made a goal to read the Book of Mormon this year along with the Sunday School lessons. It's been so rewarding for our family when we read. I say "when" because we aren't perfect, but we're trying our best. There's a quiet peace in our home that comes when we kneel together in prayer and when we read a chapter in the Book of Mormon or even a few verses. I'm so grateful for the Gospel. I can't imagine where I'd be if I didn't know my Savior loves me. But I do know, and that knowledge brings me great joy and peace.
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Catherine your blog is looking cute! Did you design it yourself? Anyhoo! You guys have been really busy. And having lots of fun too. Congrats on your little boy walking. I bet it makes life a little easier and harder at the same time.
Yea for milestones!! Now, does Jon walk into the bathroom and get in the way of Emily? We had a big problem with that, course, our main floor bathroom is much smaller. Oh, and by the way, Elora is sitting here dancing to your music, so she loves it! I do too... Much better that N sync... hehehe
Hip Hip Hooray for being done potty training. It's such a pain to do it but so great when it's over.
That's so great you finally got your daughter potty trained :D I think I may be headed in the same direction with Acacia...ha ha ha :)
Congrats on the milestones. Frankie didn't walk until about that same age because he would NOT let us help him. They kind of come with their own ideas, don't they?
And ah, potty training, that will be nice. (: (When it's done.)
Mamma Mia was great. I had a lot of fun too.
Congrats on all the milestones!! I love when babies learn to walk. It makes life a lot easier! Congrats to Emily on potty training!!!!
You are such a sweet heart Catherine! Love your testimony.
And HOORAY for the big walker and the big girl! I'm glad it was so easy this time around. It's just not worth pushing these little people to do things when they aren't ready. I'm proud of you for recognizing that!
Happy days in the Reed home...
p.s. As good as Mamma Mia is in the theater it is 10 times better live on stage on broadway. If it ever comes to town YOU MUST SEE IT!!
Wow, it has been quite the month at your house! I'm so happy that Jon is crawling and Ems is potty trained. Carlos and I went and saw Mamma Mia too and LOVED it! It's been singing the songs all week! Fun times!
I had a awesome time with you and let me know if you ever need another girls night out. I am always up for it.
Good job my two little darlings. What big accomplishments!
Jon looks so grown up in that pic! He is a cutie! I'm so happy for Emily. I know she's excited too. I know how you feel being in Primary. When Austin and I first got married I was in the nursery. It was hard. I felt the same way as you. It was hard to feel the spirit, but I continued to try to do extra things at home to prepare myself spiritually. I learned that I can't depend on others to make me spiritually uplifted, cuz I'm sure you've had those Sundays when the lesson wasn't um..how should I say it...well prepared or boring. I dunno what you would call it. Anyway, what I'm getting at is that I'm proud of you for making that extra effort to read the Book of Mormon. I love reading it. Everytime I read it I gain a stronger testimony of it. Love ya! I miss the kids! :(
congrats on the potty training, that is awesome. I am so glad you got a girls night. That is great. We will have to do that sometime in the future.
Glad to hear Jonathan is mobile and able to get in more mischief in less time! Actually, I have met several people who learned to walk late and were some of the most intelligent people I know.
Congratz to Emily as well. We will be using a Jef and Julie tactic (see their blog for details) to help our little Jyllian get potty-trained and will have to let you know how it goes.
As for the Book of Mormon...your comment has impressed me so much that I think I will read the book and see what it is all about.
So many things to say! Way to go buddy for walking now! Thanks for the potty-training advice; I'll need it in a couple of years. I love the new blog background. I know what you mean about missing Relief Society and Sunday School because I do nursery . . .Oh, and we are still living in my parent's basement!
Yea for Emily and Jonathan! That's pretty cool to have not one but two big milestones at once. Yes, I know how the potty training goes and being cooped up in the house. Yea for Mamma Mia. I just went and saw it with my mom last week and LOVED it! Ben went out and bought me an ABBA CD. Totally cool! My mom listened to Abba when I was little so it brings back good memories. That was way nice of Wade to let you go and watch the kids.
Hooray for both Emily and Jon, Katrina was that old when she finally did the walking thing as well. They just do it on their own time.
Yay for the walking and potty-training! It's so hard to wait until they're ready sometimes, especially when there are two diapers to change but it's so worth it! The stress of it is totally gone.
Yay for all the milestones! Esp. the potty training--I know that was a nightmare that I feared would never end!
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