wrapping up 2010!

Theres just a few things I wanted to make sure I remembered that happened this month and the first part of Jan 2011.
First after 2-3 months of casually sitting Jaq down on the potty whenever I felt like it, I decided to break down and just put her in underwear to see what would happen. We had 1 and 1/2 accidents but the bathroom god's were gracious to me and she other than that, did surprisingly well. I was diligent in asking her very frequently if she had to go, and soon I decided it was more me that was trained to ask her instead of her being trained to tell me. So I stopped and lo and behold, she learned to eventually tell me. 4 days later we had no accidents and now its been over a week! I LOVE NOT HAVING DIAPERS! Seriously! And she's so young (2 years and 4 months). This is awesome! She is awesome! I still can't believe it! (Aren't exclamation points great!!)
Other news with Jaq....I"m thinking of ditching the naps. She is CRAZY going to bed. She's up and out till almost 10! Its ridiculous. But if she doesn't get a nap, 7pm comes and she is out for the night! I would just make the switch but come 3-4 in the afternoon if I leave her alone for 2 minutes she's zonked on the floor somewhere. And it kills me to see a tired kid barely able to keep their eyes open, so I know she still needs a nap. Maybe I've just got to give her an early nap and cut it short. Anyways here's a picture of her zonked out late in the afternoon, this time on the couch. Funny she went and got the step stool so she could rest her feet and then she was out.
Here's a little story about Seth. We are out looking at Christmas lights, when we see one of those blow up snowman Christmas decorations on someone's house. It was extremely windy that night and just as we drove by we saw this snowman get blown over, to which Seth says, "Mom, did that snowman get knocked up?" Yes Seth, yes it did. :) Okay the kid meant, "knocked down" but Cordelle and I got a good laugh out of that one.

Of course my kids are playing dress up with their new Christmas dress ups. Although in this picture, Jaq looks like she is tired of being the princess.

And lastly, look how close we're getting on our basement. (I know its not the most conclusive picture of the basement, but it all looks like this so you get the idea). Mudding and taping is done. Now its just trim, paint and carpet. Ahhh, I can't wait. Its so exciting and will be so nice to get the toys downstairs. Its a slow, long process but I bet within the next couple of months it'll be ready....