It's Official....

Ryder is completely potty trained.


The final milestone was hit on Monday Morning at 5:00 am. We were greeted to Ryder standing in our doorway telling us he needed to go to the bathroom. He called first for me, but I didn't hear him. Then he called for Dad. Dave got up with him and then he went back to bed. He refuses to wear a pullup to go swimming or sleep at grandma's house. He tells us those are for babies and he is not a baby but a big boy. He quickly tells us that he can dress himself, go potty by himself, and shower himself. Two out of three we have let him try. Showering Dave stands there by him, but lets him use the shampoo and soap.

I knew this day would come. But not so fast!!! He came up to me and put his arm around my neck and said Mom, you are my sweetie pie. Wow! is that one way to melt your mother's heart.

Ryder is 18 Months

Our little boy hit another mile stone on March 18, 2009. He is 18 months old!!!!! It is hard to believe how much is has grown and changed. His official stats are:

18 pounds 14 ounces (with wet diaper)

29 1/2 inches long

46 cm Head Size

His doctors appointment was full of giggles and screaming. The giggles were for Rylee in keeping him entertained as we waited for the doctor to finish his rounds. The screams were courtesy of the intern physician's assistant. He wanted to check for seperation anxiety. Ryder showed him exactly how he felt about being separated and being touched by a stranger. He promptly fell asleep on my lap waiting for the doctor. He was happy until the shots. Again the screaming started until they gave him a sucker.

The first official day of nursery.

We went a couple weeks before to get him used to going. The leaders are so good that I was sure we would not have a problem. Surprise!!! He screamed for the first 1/2 hour with Dave in there with him. He then found the toys to play. Dave left. He came back to check on him. Not much surprise there he was screaming by the door trying to get out. I came to check with Dave and found them both on the floor outside of nursery. Ryder was still crying and holding a cookie. So much for staying today. He went to Relief Society with him and smiled at all the ladies as he lead the music with me.

We will try again after General Conference. Hopefully, he will start to have fun and want to go.