potty trained for the moment

B has worn underwear for 3 days now and it seems to be going well. 

Helper of the day

 A tradition from waldorf tradition that we are continuing is the the "Helper of the Day".  This person prepares the snack and sets the table and serves out the food to all the children.  They ask what each person wants, and serves them before serving themselves.  They also get to blow out the candle if we're having one.  B loves to be the helper.  He loves to come in and help me cook whenever I will let him.

 While in NYC B learned to be very independent in new situations.  He learned to slide down a fire pole and scale any playground equipment.

He learned to ride with training wheels on this rad bike from the cousins.  This reminds me I need to get the training wheels put onto one of our bikes here at home.

developing

B is potty training.  Recently we were getting into the car and B said he had to potty.  I asked him if he wanted to pee on a tree or put on a diaper.  His expression as that question percolated into his mind was hilarious.  It was like he was saying "I didn't know that was an option!  Yes!"

little einsteins

B has discovered "Little Einsteins" and he's in love.  B has a slow rate of speech and the theme song for "Little Einsteins" is the first one he's tried to sing along with.  The kids were in the car and giving each other a character from the show.  You'd think B would choose Leo since that is the red haired character who drives the ship!  But B insists that he is rocket.  Yes.

Sharing

We teach the kids to share.  When one child is being potty trained, they get a reward (jelly bean or gummy bear), and so does everyone else.  B is bringing this full circle.  He found a bag of gummy snacks.  "Gummy Snacks!"  he cried.  Then he brought it to me and said "Can I share this with everyone?"

Can't say no. 

my baby!

B is very possessive of his brother.  He tells lP  "He's not your baby.  He's my baby!"

friends

B loves his friends.  We see the Y family at least 4 days a week.  Between Church, piano, homeschool group, choir and Animal playdates, it's a lot.  We've been passing colds back and forth which is a frustration for all of us.  B is so happy to spend time with the Y's.  They are a great family to know.  I'm so grateful to be able to be in their lives and how special they are to my kids.  Miss A is very special to my kids and I love how B asks to go to Miss A's house. 

On the down side, B is nearing the end of his 2nd year and starting to push boundaries.  It's so hard to see that happening because there was never a cuter or sweeter child, I know!  And when he does things like throw a whole shelf of books on the floor, or pick up the baby....  Oh!

He says "Don't get mad!" and "You are screaming at me!" in the same stilted way that I adore.

I love you B.  I'm so sorry that the next few years are going to be hard.