Big Girl Update

We have one week to go until the "official" potty training weekend and I'm happy to report some successes along the way! This morning, Hannah tinkled in the potty. I think I found a new trick - give her a book to read to distract her from the fact she's sitting there "on stage" until she does something. She woke up dry this morning so I knew she would have to go. She protested at first, but then I got her to sit on the potty. I got her a couple of books and then I finished getting ready - not making a huge deal about going potty. As I was brushing my teeth and she was reading her book, I heard tinkle!! After she was finished, I made a huge fuss and she was actually quite proud of herself!

Tonight after work, she and I took a trip to the mall to buy her "big girl panties". I have to say, they've come a long way since I remember training pants. They used to be plain old white as I recall, but Hannah's are quite fancy!

I'm guessing the price has gone up just the same - $7.99 for a 2-pack! YIKES! JC Penney had them buy one, get the second 1/2 off, so we got two packs. Lucky for me, Val has a whole bunch I can borrow during training time, so I think I can get away with only having to buy these two packs. Once she's fully trained, then we can go buy regular panties which are much more reasonably priced.

Hannah is so appreciatiative when I buy her things. It's so sweet! Monday night we had to buy her new sandals. Check out this way too cute pair we got - LOVE them!

On the way home then and also tonight, she was telling me about what I bought her and says (very seriously and sincerely) "Mommy, kank you for my sandal shoes (and for my big girl panties)". She's so darn awesome!!!