So after hearing many different methods for potty training, I think I've finally figured Maddy out. I tried letting her drink a ton and letting pee everywhere, but that totally traumatized her. Tried pull ups over underwear, but she didn't like them and if she had just a little pee, she couldn't feel it. So it took about 3 days and we've got a system. I carefully monitor her liquid intake, just at breakfast, snack, etc. Then about 40 min later we take a potty break. If no pee, we try again 15/20 min later. It's been pretty successful, only 1 accident today. She only wears pull ups (underwear helpers) if she naps or at night. I actually saw her squirming today and performing a brief potty dance and ran and made it to the potty. She rarely asks to take a potty break, but she is genuinely happy and excited every time she hears that tinkle! Fortunately, Maddy is well aware of her poops, and every poop has been a hit in the pot and she even asks for a potty break.

Other Maddy news, her artwork is progressing. She draws smiley faces on everything, snakes, vacuums, flowers, etc. She now is drawing noses and "bodies."

Also, she read a book to Elliott. I had to get a pic. Too adorable!

Elliott is a busy, growing boy! In the last week his two bottom teeth have broken through and his dreams of eating more table food is coming true! He is working hard at crawling. He won't sit very long, he'll quickly lean forward, hit all fours, and try to go. He's so close. He is also loving standing. Here's Maddy standing at 10 months and Elliott standing at 9 months. Geez, and we thought Maddy was tall!

Lastly, bath time has gotten out of control in our house. Maddy will say she's diving and just stick her head under the water. Occasionally she'll pull her head out coughing and choking, but she's getting a lot better at holding her breath. Unfortunately, Elliott is now trying the same thing. I just sit by the tub repeatedly pulling him up or trying to keep him from dunking himself. Bath time might just give me a nervous break down!