Blogging Again

I have been away for a while. Life gave me lemon and it took me a while to make lemonade. We all have up and downs, but it seems some times those downs keep you down for a little while. That is why prayer is essential in my life without it I think I may have lost my mind.
I Have decided to start blogging again to help relive some of the stress of raising a teenager that let others influence her, not in very bad ways just in way she do not want to listen to Mother.
Time brings on a change and my life has change greatly. I think, no I know I have mature so beautifully, because if I did not my daughter would be looking for her own place.
The next blog will address issue of handling a rebellious christian daughter.

Menu Plan Monday

MENU for the Week of
February 9, 2009
Monday-Ashley
Breakfast
Cream of wheat
Lunch
PB&J Sandwiches
Dinner
Soup
Sandwiches

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Potato soup & crackers
Dinner
BBQ chicken
Pasta salad
Corn-on-cob

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal, toast & milk
Lunch
Chicken nuggets, fruit cup, water
Dinner
Baked pork chops
Cabbage, corn bread
Kool- aid

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Bacon, eggs, chocolate milk
Lunch
Sandwiches & pickle
Dinner
Chicken and gravy
Homemade mashed potatoes, Veggies

Friday-Emily & Marcia
Breakfast
Cereal, bagel, orange juice
Lunch
Mini pizzas, punch, fruit
Dinner
Burritos
Rice, salad

Saturday
Breakfast
Bacon, sausage, grits, eggs, French toast, Orange juice
Lunch
Hot dogs, chips, water
Dinner
??????

Sunday (February 8, 2009)
Breakfast
Cereal and milk
Lunch
Chips and juice
Dinner
Personal homemade pizza
Catfish
French fries

Working Willingly

~Bible Study
~Must Do
~Taking Care of My Home
~Training My Children
~Taking care of ME
~Menu Plan Monday

1.) Bible Study: Romans 6:1-23 Salvation through Christ. Living a sin free lifestyle.

This Weeks Memory Verse Romans 3:3-4a For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid…….

2.) “MUST Do” List:

· Ask God to give me direction through out the week.

· Purchase bottles for Godchild’s second baby, Playtex drop-ins

· Take the knight’s glasses to eye doctors to get fixed.

· Take care of sick, the three youngest and the Mister (my baby)

· Take older girl’s to Mendel Center @ LMC for play; The Color of Justice, Friday @ 6:45p

· Reorganized boy’s room

· Pay off one credit card YEAH! Done

· Get a card and gift for my Knight for Valentine’s Day

· Make up Valentine bag’s for the children

· Set up field trip for the month of February for Church youth group

· Pray and Meditate

3.) Taking Care of My Home: Complete daily and weekly chores listed below.


· Monday – Change bedding in all the room, clean bathroom, wash and trim Emmert’s and the boy’s hair

· Tuesday – Take all trash outside for pick-up, clean bathroom, and dust corners of ceiling, wash work uniforms; iron, fold, and put away

· Wednesday – Vacuum and fabric fresh sofa, loveseat and chaise, clean bathroom

· Thursday – Clean and polish furniture, clean bathroom

· Friday – Dust ceiling fans and blinds, clean bathroom, set out clothes for Church service

· Saturday – Take out clothes for church Sunday, write up menu for following week, set up budget for the week, and go over lesson plan for class

4.) Training My Children:

Continue learning how to stay focus

We are reading and studying Psalms 37. All children have to memorize bible passage given

Unity; Psalms 133:1

Teach younger children to sit and be still for about 30mins.

Finish discussion on the fruit of the spirit; Galatians 5:22-23

Encourage Ashley to finish book

5.) Taking Care of ME:

Re-start weight loss program

Do stair walking each day 10 times

Take two 15 minutes breathers out of the day

Take myself out to lunch

Firstborn MeMe

1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED?
No, but I was so excited.

2. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?
Surprised, Happy, Excited, and oh so Blessed.

3. WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU?
NEVER.

4. HOW OLD WERE YOU?
25 when I got pregnant, 26 when I had her.

5. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?
My Knight made mention of the possibility, because I slept a lot.

6. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?
Emmert, my Knight.

7. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX?
No, never with all of my blessings

8. DUE DATE?
February 15, 1996

9. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS?
No.

10. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE?
Ice and oatmeal all day long, I didn’t want to eat anything else until I was 6 months.

11. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST?
No one or nothing, I was too excited.

12. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX?
Girl

13. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?
No, she was perfect.

14. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY?
25.

15. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER?
Yes, and it was oh so much fun!

16. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?
No, it wasn't a surprise, my god-sister and my brother’s girlfriend gave the shower.

17. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY?
Yes, toward mid time, I dilated to 3, and then rush to emergency surgery.

18. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?
Lakeland Regional Hospital

19. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?
15½, until rushed to emergency surgery.

20. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?
Emmert

21. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?
Emmert

22. WAS IT V OR C?
C-section, her cord was wrapped around her neck, twice.

23. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN?
No, I didn’t take anything for the pain before the emergency occurred. I was put to sleep.

24. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH?
7 lb 6 oz and was 19 inches long

25. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD BORN?
February 22, 1996 at 12:03 a.m.

26. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER?
Tiffany LaShon Bradley

28. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY?
12 ½. Teens, oh so the DRAMA!

I got the great meme from Lawanda over at http://mama4joy.blogspot.com/
Go and check it out. Great blogger.

Menu Plan Monday

MENU for the week of
February 2, 2009

Monday-Ashley & James
Breakfast
Sausage, eggs, milk
Lunch
Ham and cheese sandwiches, punch
Dinner
Round steak
Teriyaki noodles
Corn

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Pancake and chocolate milk
Lunch
Hot dog and chips
Dinner
BBQ wings
Spaghetti
Garlic Bread

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Sausage sandwiches, oatmeal
Lunch
Soup & mini sandwiches
Dinner
Rigatoni w/smoked sausage
Corn bread
Salad

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Cereal and milk
Lunch
PB&J sandwiches & chocolate milk
Dinner
Chicken tenders
Mashed potatoes, steamed veggies

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Cereal and milk
Lunch
Mini sloppy Joes, grape veggie juice 100%
Dinner
Burritos over rice
Sweet peas & carrots

Saturday-My Knight-Dinner only
Breakfast
Big breakfast Saturday
Lunch
Veggie and fruit tray
Dinner
???????

Sunday (February 1, 2009)
Breakfast
Eggs and sausage
Lunch
McDonald’s
Dinner
Meat loaf
Baked potatoes

Working Willingly

~Bible Study
~Must Do
~Taking Care of My Home
~Training My Children
~Taking care of ME

1.) Bible Study: Hebrews 13:1-3 Entertaining strangers, could be entertaining angels unaware. Showing ourselves friendly to all people.

This Weeks Memory Verse Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2.) “MUST Do” List:

· Ask God to give me direction through out the week.

· Finish designing baby card for Godchild’s second baby

· Pick up the girl’s eyeglass cases. Done

· Set-up appointment with College academic counselor

· Get copies of tax papers filed

· Balance all check books

· Get balance sheets for the month of January initialed and filed

· Pray and Meditate

3.) Taking Care of My Home: Complete daily and weekly chores listed below.

· Monday – Change bedding in all the room, clean bathroom, wash and trim Emmert’s and the boy’s hair

· Tuesday – Take all trash outside for pick-up, clean bathroom, and dust corners of ceiling

· Wednesday – Vacuum and fabric fresh sofa, loveseat and chaise, clean bathroom, clean out refrigerator and stove (inside and under hood) (every other week)

· Thursday – Clean and polish furniture, clean bathroom, wipe down walls, with the help of children (every other week)

· Friday – Dust ceiling fans and blinds, clean bathroom, set out clothes for Church service, clean ceiling fans and blinds (every other week)

· Saturday – Take out clothes for church Sunday, write up menu for following week, set up budget for the week, and go over lesson plan for class

4.) Training My Children:
Learning how to stay focus

We are reading and studying Psalms 34. All children have to memorize bible passage given

Humility; I Peter 5:5-7

Teach younger children to put things back in proper place

Continue discussion on the fruit of the spirit; Galatians 5:22-23

Continue encouraging potty training James, mastered

5.) Taking Care of ME:
Start weight loss program

Set-up outline for program

Write in schedule

Do stair walking each day 5 times

Take two 10 minutes breathers out of the day


Wash and deep condition my hair

Tiny Talk Tuesday

James birthday is Saturday and we are all excited. Were hoping that he will be fully potty trained. He's doing a good job, thus far, but on occasion he might sneak off and wet himself but today was very productive.

I ask him do he have to tee-tee.
James: Me tee-tee
Mom: Let's go

We got to the bathroom and he pulled down his undies and aim. It went all over the toilet seat. That is why I mop my bathroom floor daily, the men in the house. They miss from time to time.

James: Opp! me sorry
Mom: That's okay just hold you little self next time.
James: K (okay)Flush?
Mom: Yes
James: Hands wash?
Mom: Yes
James: Tank(thank) you.

He pull up his undies and pants and leaves me to clean up the mess. Typical boy.

Have you ever felt that you weren't teaching your child enough, well I came to realize that I'm teaching my children the best way. My two oldest daughters have a blog for class. I give them a topic and they post it in there blog. I check their blog as often as I can, but two days ago I was checking their blogs and found a poem my eldest daughter wrote:

Her words just copied and paste in my blog- (something I should've done four days ago), I have written a poem, based on my family:

"The old year is over,
the new year has come,
we made it through.
Every battle, fought bravely,
proudly,
a struggle to the very end.
How many battles did we lose?
How many have we won?
We have been knocked down many times,
but every time, we got back up,
and stood straighter, taller.
And standing we shall remain.
The year two thousand eight is forever gone,
and with it, too,
is the present.
But we are still here.
There will be more obstacles,
but together we will beat the "course".
So, with love, joy, and glory divine,
we Pu-raise God for 2009!!!"

So go and check out my girl's blog: http://punkrockmonkeysocks.blogspot.com/ Ash
http://mooseflavoredsocks.blogspot.com/ Tif

You know some where deep down in a mothers heart she knows that her children are intelligent, and I just give all the glory and credit to God who gave mothers the wisdom we need to teach our children.


My little girl is growing into a extraordinary young woman.

Tiny Talk Tuesday

Well my tiny angel is just that, small, and I mean tiny. He's kind of short for is age. James has a birthday this month, he will be 3. So I ask him what do he wants for his birthday his response.....

James: Me want sonnie (sonic the hedgehog game)
Mom: Your to young for that game
James: No me want sonnie.

I didn't have time to argue with him so I change the subject, and ask him do you want something to drink. His response was NO! and he walk away with his hand on those little tiny hips.
Got love 'em.

Happy New Year

I just wanted to say Happy New Year to everyone, five days into the new year. It has been wonderful so far. I have received my grades from college, all classes A-, isn't that wonderful. I started back in 2008, and it's been great. Very busy, but great. I have a birthday in this month, and my goal for my day is to lose at least 10 pounds. I have three weeks. I have decided to try to have some "ME" time this year. I am always doing for others and never for myself, not this year with the help of the Lord.

This is my Plan.

• "Me" time
• Try to lose 50 lb by the end of the year
• Buy some new outfits
• Get a new hair do
• "Me" time

Hopefully with God's help I will get to do all the things I plan. Will keep a log of progress. This is something I would like to share....

2008 was a heavy year, but is was and is the start of New Beginnings for The Bradley Family. Throughout the year, when everything seemed impossible God's was their carrying my loads, making the impossible, possible. I want to give God all the Glory, Honor, and Praise for a victorious year and blessed New Year.

Menu Plan Monday

MENU for the week of
January 5, 2008

Monday-Ashley & James
Breakfast
Cinnamon rolls, cereal, milk
Lunch
Sandwiches, fruit cup, punch
Dinner
Spaghetti
Salad, corn-on-cob
Garlic bread

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal and milk
Lunch
Soup and cheese sandwiches
Dinner
Baked chicken legs, roasted potatoes
Green beans, kool-aid

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal, orange juice
Lunch
Vegetables, Ravioli
Dinner
Lima beans
Corn bread
Kool-aid

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Sausage, pancakes, grape juice
Lunch
Sandwiches, pickles, kool-aid
Dinner
Smothered steak
Homemade mashed potatoes
Sweet peas & carrots

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Oatmeal, fruit, milk
Lunch
Pita sandwiches, chips, kool-aid
Dinner
Chicken tender nuggets
French potatoes, salad

Saturday-My Knight-Dinner only
Breakfast
Breakfast scramble, orange juice
Lunch
Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, chocolate milk
Dinner
Burritos and rice
Mixed vegetables, kool-aid

Sunday (January 4, 2009)
Breakfast
Cereal and milk
Lunch
Sandwiches & chips
Dinner
Fish, chicken
Spaghetti, rolls
Punch

Menu Plan Monday

MENU for the week of
December 8, 2008
Monday-Ashley & James
Breakfast
Pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice
Lunch
Sandwiches, chips, water
Dinner
Boneless BBQ Wings
Mashed Potatoes
Soda

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal and milk, grape juice
Lunch
Pizza, fruit cup, apple juice
Dinner
Lasagna, large half for Saturday
Corn on cob
Kool-aid/strawberry lemonade

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal, toaster strudel, chocolate milk
Lunch
Ravioli, salad, flavored water
Dinner
Beef lo mien
Steamed asparagus, cranberry juice

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Pancakes, eggs, chocolate milk
Lunch
Sub sandwiches, pickles, ruby red grapefruit juice
Dinner
BBQ wings
Potato salad
Steamed carrots, broccoli, cauliflower

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Turkey sausage, eggs, yogurt, orange juice
Lunch
Pizza bagels, carrots, sliced apples, lemonade
Dinner
Baked macaroni goulash
Mixed vegetables, Soda

Saturday-My Knight-Dinner only
Breakfast
Sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, French toast
Lunch
Grilled hotdogs, baked chips, punch
Dinner
Lasagna from Tuesday, salad
Garlic bread, Cranberry/pomegranate juice

Sunday (December 7, 2008)
Breakfast
Cereal & milk, orange juice
Lunch
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
Dinner
Mini tacos
Spanish rice
Kool-aid, pink lemonade

Tiny Talk Tuesday

Sick four you old

Mar: Mommy I don't feel good
Mommy: What's wrong
Mar: I don't feel gooood!
Mommy: What's wrong sweet heart
Mar: Just hold me and I feel better.

Well she didn't. She has a fever and sore throat and she just wanted mommy.

Menu Plan Monday

MENU for the Week of
December 1, 2008

Monday-Ashley & James
Breakfast
Bacon, eggs, grits, milk
Lunch
Hot dogs and polish, chips, gatorade
Dinner
Chicken wings
Alfredo noodles
Green bean casserole
Kool-aid/lemonade

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Cheese sandwiches, ramen noodles, kool-aid
Dinner
Spaghetti
Salad
Corn bread
Kool-aid/grape

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Malt-o-meal
Lunch
Turkey dogs, chips, kool-aid
Dinner
Beef stir fry
Rice, corn
Kool-aid/orange

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Banana bread, apple juice
Lunch
Hot pockets, salad, flavored water/berry
Dinner
Smothered chicken/gravy
Flavored noodles, corn, gatorade

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Toaster strudel, milk
Lunch
Sandwiches/Pbj, fruit cup, flavored water
Dinner
Turkey burgers
Pasta salad, white grape/cranberry

Saturday
Breakfast
Vegetable breakfast scramble, toast, orange juice
Lunch
Sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice
Dinner
BBQ country ribs
Cole slaw
Potato salad, cranberry/pomegranate

Sunday (November 30, 2008)
Breakfast
Malt-o-meal, toast, orange juice
Lunch
PB & J sandwiches, chocolate milk
Dinner
Thanksgiving left-over

Tiny Talk Tuesday

I'm new to Tiny Talk Tuesday. My name is Tracy and I have Two toddlers James 2years, 10months old and Marcia 4years, 9months. I have seven children in all. All are a joy, but my
toddlers says the darnedest things. This is a picture of my two toddlers (by the way, that's chocolate on his face, and there's dad hiding in the background, and one of their older sisters, Andrianna.)


Today while I was a the computer James comes up to me and asks

James: mommy play nonny (real word sonic)

Mommy: no not now, maybe a little later

James: please play nonny

Mommy: no not now

James: (climbs in my lap, gives me a big Hug) mommy nonny please, (hug) please, (hug) please.
my heart melted.

Mommy: not now come back later mommy busy with puter ( his word real word computer)

James: (walks away with his arm folded) mommy mean

The joy of children, I love them all. James has his please and thanks you down to the tee, but only when it suits him.

Menu Plan Monday

My menu is posted a day late. I was so busy on Sunday and Monday I just didn't have a chance to post. So here we go.

MENU for the Week of
November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving Week
Monday-Ashley & James
Breakfast
Eggs, French toast, mini pancakes
Lunch
Sandwich, chips, Gatorade
Dinner
Wing dings
Rice, salad
Black cherry kool-aid

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Sandwiches, French fries
Dinner
Pork chops
Potato salad
Green beans
Kool-aid/strawberry lemonade

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal, toast, orange juice
Lunch
Sandwiches, pickles, kool-aid
Dinner
Chicken stir fry
Noodles
Kool-aid, Grape

Thursday-Jonathan
THANKSGIVING
Breakfast
Waffles, chocolate milk
Lunch
Fruit, water
Dinner
Thanksgiving dinner

Friday-Emily and Marcia
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Hot dogs, potato chips, green tea
Dinner
Leftovers from Thanksgiving

Saturday
Breakfast
Bacon, eggs, ham, grits, pancakes
Lunch
Pizza, salad, fruit cup, flavored water
Dinner
Leftovers from Thanksgiving

Sunday (November 23, 2008)
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Lunch meat and crackers, apple juice
Dinner
Roasted Chicken
Cheese & bacon flavored potatoes
Corn-on-cob

Menu Plan Monday

MENU for the Week of
November 17, 2008

Monday-Ashley & James
Knight’s Birthday
Breakfast
Cereal & milk
Lunch
Open tacos
Dinner
Meat loaf
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Spaghetti, corn
White cake

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
French toast, orange juice
Lunch
Crackers, cheese & meat
Dinner
Hamburgers
Potato salad
French fries
Salad
Kool-aid

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal, waffles, chocolate milk
Lunch
Sandwiches, pickles, flavored water
Dinner
Steak, mashed potatoes
Corn, Rolls
Tropical punch/kool-aid

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Bacon, pancakes, grits, milk
Lunch
Tuna sandwiches, chips
Dinner
BBQ chicken wings
Cole slaw, Potato salad
Soda

Friday-Emily & Marcia
Breakfast
Malt-o-meal, bagels w/cream cheese, chocolate milk
Lunch
Ravalli and salad, veggie juice
Dinner
Spaghetti w/Italian sausage
Salad, Bread sticks

Saturday
Breakfast
Hot cereal & milk
Lunch
Grilled turkey dogs, fries, flavored water
Dinner
Grilled chicken, corn-on-cob
Cole slaw

Sunday (November 16, 2008)
Breakfast
Egg sandwiches & milk
Lunch
Peanut butter & crackers
Dinner
Baked chicken breast
Rice, greens
Punch

Menu for the week of November 10, 2008

Monday-Ashley and James
Breakfast
Bagel, yogurt, orange juice
Lunch
Spaghetti, salad, left-over steaks, burgers
Dinner
Pork chops, baked potatoes
Salad, asparagus

Tuesday-Andrianna
Breakfast
Pancakes & sausage, chocolate milk
Lunch
Cheese sandwiches & noodle soup
Dinner
Baked chicken
Macaroni & cheese
Sweet peas and carrots

Wednesday-Tiffany
Breakfast
Oatmeal & toast
Lunch
Pizza burgers, salad
Dinner
Smothered steak
Roasted potatoes
Sweet peas and carrots

Thursday-Jonathan
Breakfast
Bacon, eggs, chocolate milk
Lunch
Chicken nuggets, French fries, water
Dinner
Homemade pizza
Veggies

Friday-Emily & Marcia
Breakfast
Cereal, bagel, Orange juice
Lunch
Mini pizzas, punch, fruit
Dinner
Meat loaf, mashed potatoes
Salad, Raspberry tea/milk

Saturday
Breakfast
Vegetable breakfast scramble, Orange juice
Lunch
Hot dogs, chips, water
Dinner
Pasta bake
Toasted French bread
Steamed broccoli and carrots

How much is too much

Just this past Saturday, November 1, I took on too much. You see, we don't do Halloween, so we decide to have a Harvest Festival for the children at church, me forgetting I had to do a baby shower the same day. I was exhausted.

I got up around 6:00a.m. Saturday morning, did my meditation and read my scripture. Then I had to go to the store and pick up the rest of the supplies for the Harvest Festival. Went to the festival, had lots of Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun. Finished at 1:30p.m., and then I had to get everything ready for the baby shower at 3:00 p.m., games, gifts, and some of the food. Got to the shower and had a lot of fun. Wrapped it up around 6:45 p.m., sent everyone home and cleaned up. I didn't have to do much because it was at Comfort Suites, one of their conference rooms, so I didn't have to stack chairs or tables, thank God. I went home around 7:30p.m.

Came home to a house full of sugar - high children, I was so tired. I had to spend quality time with them. I think I finally went to bed around 2:00a.m., I'm not sure. I had to spend some time with My Knight, so we sat up and talked a little because I hadn't seen him all day.

We need to take time and realize that we can not do it all. WOMEN. We are extraordinary beings, that's the way God designed us, but he gives us wisdom to know when too much is too much. So we have to consider that we are super wives, mothers, friends, co-workers and so on, but we have our limits. We need to use what God gave us and take care of ourselves. That's why I'm going to do as the song says, One Day at a Time, and find my secret place in God. He will give me the peace I need to continue each day in harmony.

Potty Training 107

Have you ever come to the conclusion that you have reached your limit with potty training? Well, I think I have.
My last baby -a joy- is going through the routine of potty training. He a stubborn, unreasonable, smart, adorable little boy. At times I just want to go for him. But the issue is that he just wants to stay in that unreal form of underwear, called pull-ups. This boy has the nerve to ask for it by name. "Pull-up, mommy." He let's me know when he has to go, but when we get there, he just sits, for minutes on end, nothing, then his reply is "Done, flush!", and all I can do is say "Yes flush, and let's wash your hands." My goodness, he didn't even do anything. And on occasion he will let me know that he made a "poopy", after the fact that, the poopy is in the pull-up. Then he has the nerve to go get another pull-up and says, "Change! I poopy." My goodness, the boy is 33 months old. And all his other siblings, potty trainers #101-#106, were potty trained by the age of 28 months.
I'm thinking about putting him on a schedule, taking him to the toilet every two hours, with the help of his father. I think by us working together, we can get the job done before he turns three.
My schedule: Nothing to drink after 8p.m.
Take him to the potty before bed, 8:30p.m.
Around 10:30p.m., check to see if pull-up is dry. If dry, take him to the potty.
8:30a.m. Take him to the potty.
10:30a.m. Take him to the potty.
12:30p.m. Take him to the potty...
...and so on, and so forth, every two hours until bedtime.
Seems reasonable enough, but who can follow a schedule to a "T" but Martha Stewart?
And I'm not Martha Stewart, so I'm just going to work with him, with the help of his dad and big brother. With God's help, we will accomplish our mission.