Speaking of the combine Lainey had her first official ride (outside the womb) in it. While I was pregnant and I mean big pregnant I rode with Rhett to combine beans. I can remember just riding along and talking on the phone to our photographer about maternity pictures. Trying to set up a time that Rhett could make it in between his busy farm schedule. I actually had two sets of maternity pictures taken. I went alone and had some done just in case he couldn't get away. I was scared we would run out of time and then I wouldn't have any. The second time Rhett was able to go and that actually ended up being the day before my contractions started!!!! Ohhh the memories. Back to the combine ride though...little miss was not impressed. I think it scared her more than anything. Maybe a few more trips up/down the field and it will grow on her.
My *almost* 2 year old is now a talking machine. She repeats everything and at moments it's
interesting trying to decipher what she is saying. With the talking has brought opinions &
independence. I tried giving her cheerios in a zip lock bag for in the car and she insisted on a bowl.
(Because duh Mom I always get a bowl at the kitchen counter) When I try to help her on to the toilet in public places she wants to do it herself. She is also very specific about what shoes she wants to wear. Crocs crocs crocs. Not sure why I have even bought her anything else recently. The funniest one though is yesterday I tried putting jean shorts on her and she kept saying white white. She wanted to wear her white short. Her latest phrase is "I did it." It could seriously not be any cuter. Another really cute word to hear her say is awesome. I love asking her in the morning, "What would you like for breakfast today?" Her response is not always the same but she often says EGGS. Girl loves her eggs. She is a wonderful eater and I am thankful for that. (Not picky like her Momma.) She is getting pretty good at her A,B,C's and it is fun hearing her version of it. One evening while I tried to catch her counting on video she was totally mutilating my rose bush but it was well worth it. I had been trying to tape her to share with some family members but as soon as she noticed me videoing she would stop. Mommy had to be sneaky. Overall I am really enjoying this stage.
Just a few random things!!
One day she wore a pair of 6 month shorts and pair of 3T pants in the same day. Her little skinny butt and long legs make quite a combo when it comes to clothes. This summer Lainey became a seasoned zoo visitor going three times. Once with Grandma Phegley, Aunt Jaimee, & Mommy and then with family from Shinabargar & Phegley sides. Thankful that even while I am at work she gets to go to family functions and have fun days. One day while I was making salsa I needed cornstarch at the very end of recipe to thicken it up. I knew that it had recently been bought. For the life of me I could not find the stinkin cornstarch. I looked and looked like ten times through pantry and lazy susan. I ended up running to my mother in laws to get some. About a week later as I am picking up toys in our dining room I look down at Lainey's shopping cart. Aha!! There sits the cornstarch in plain sight. These little moments just make you laugh and laugh and appreciate having a young child. Such a silly thing but I hope I never forget it. Lainey had her first hair cut with our stylist Patty. Just a trim to the bangs not even hardly enough to save for the baby book. She did so good though and didn't even have to bribe her with anything.
Our Potty Adventures
(may be tmi for some people)
Last post I mentioned Lainey was showing signs of interest in the potty and I am happy to say she is now diaper free!!!! Woo hoo less laundry for this Momma. It was a happy yet sad day when the diaper pail and tote of cloth diapers got carried downstairs. I also recently took the high chair down too. She is still wearing pull ups at night time for bed but always wakes up dry in morning. Since she sleeps with us haven't been brave enough for undies through the night yet. I'm not planning to buy any more pull ups so after this pack it's game on. She officially went pee on potty for the first time August 1st!! I went crazy and cheered her on. About 3 weeks later she peed 5 times in one day & pooped on potty. That was super exciting too!!! In the beginning she would potty outside in grass. ALOT!! Perks of living in the country. Rhett about died the first time she popped a squat right next to his deer target. I was clapping like a lunatic. Now the other day at the high school football game when she pulled her britches down and squatted I about died. I tried explaining to her only at home not in public. LOL It has been interesting when we are out and about and she says potty. We hope their is a restroom very close. I may have to put an extra potty chair in the car for emergencies. In the beginning I would reward her with doc mcstuffin band aids but that really only lasted a few days. She would just take them and put on my hand anyways. Grandma bought Lainey a variety of undies but she always wants Anna/Elsa. She is now to the point where she will go in bathroom alone and go without an adult. She was literally pushing me out the one day. Oh boy not even two and she wants her privacy. She also finally conquered the flushing of the handle. She refused to do but recently (as I showered) figured out that flushing the toilet 6 times in a row is fun. She loves cheering herself & others on shouting out "Yay Lainey" "Hooray" "Yay Gina". Yes she calls her MA by her first name sometimes. She also loves to call her daddy by his first name. She had her share of accidents in beginning but for last several weeks has done so well. This is an exciting chapter for our family and we are so excited that Lainey is an undie wearing girl.
Ms. Independent dressed herself. 2 swimsuits and a pair of underwear
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