Jenna's gifts

Auntie Mary in Scotland didn't forget Jenna. Here is Jenna modeling her wonderful presents. My aunt knitted Jenna another beautiful cardigan. I cherish every cardigan Mary has knitted for the kids. Every one of them have received numerous compliments, starting with the first ones she knitted for Alex when he was just a baby. They are items of clothing I will hold onto and, hopefully, one day see my grandchildren in - they are that special to me!! And what about this white outfit? It is gorgeous! Joe and I are in love with it and how Jenna just radiates in it!! You have outdone yourself again, Auntie Mary, and we love you for it!! Thank you!!

Scottish Warrior

Alex received his first traditional Scottish outfit for his birthday from his Great Aunt Mary. When Alex opened his package his first response was that of any typical American male - "It's a skirt." He refused to try it on, but when I told him it was the uniform of a Scottish soldier, he slowly warmed up. When I told him he could pose with a sword, he agreed. He surprised me by really having a great time dressed up. He ran to Jenna and proudly showed her his Scottish clothes. He cracked me up by saying the waist pouch was where the soldiers probably kept their bombs. Regardless, I think Alex looks absolutely handsome and so grown-up. Thanks Auntie Mary in Scotland (as she is referred to by the kids)!!

Latest Stats

Please forgive my absence from the blogging world, but sometimes life gets in the way. Anyway, the kids had their yearly check-up and they are both wonderfully healthy!! Alex tips the scales at 46lbs and is 44 inches tall. That puts him in the 80th % for weight and 75th% for height, quite the well-rounded boy he is!! Jenna weighs 32lbs and is 37 1/4 inches tall. She is in the 75th% for both height and weight. We were able to avoid shots for Alex this year since he is not entering kindergarten. We will tackle those next year. One of my detailed conversations with the doctor regarded Jenna. What was all that mumble jumble I posted previously about drawing upon veteran motherhood experience regarding potty training? Well, I guess that would work if Jenna was exactly like Alex. But she is not. Really not in anyway. They have always been like night and day. When I was potty training Alex, he pooped like a champ in the potty and caught onto that very quickly. It was his peeing that tripped him up every time and I cannot even begin to count how many accidents in that department he had. So, what kind of curve does Jenna throw me? She pees like a champ. She has no problem getting to the potty in time if she has to pee. When it comes to pooping - well, Jenna has introduced us to the world of stool withholding. She is so terrified of pooping she will not poop in the potty and for a while, refused to poop in a diaper. I had to feed her jello with Metamucil in it to get her to poop. Now, she is finally getting better and no longer holds it. But she absolutely will not poop in the potty. She asks for a diaper, then goes into a room by herself, closes the door and does her business. I am hoping this will pass before we go to Disney, but it looks really bleak. She tells me "When I'm 5, I'll poop in the potty." I do hope it is way before then!!