When A Plan Doesn't Work...

I am a planner.

In everything that I do, I strive to have a plan.

Sometimes this is good: like when I'm planning the 8th Grade Band's trip to Atlanta, or figuring out how I'm going to get a ton of things accomplished in one week's time. Other times a plan just isn't all that it is cracked up to be.

Potty training is one of those times. 

I studied, made a plan, purchased supplies, read and rehearsed... I was ready.

But today, Grayson wasn't.

After an hour an a half, he was done. Actually, he was done as soon as I pinned his shirt up just like the book instructed. He didn't like that one bit.

So-- now I just have to figure out where to go from here. Do I try again tomorrow? Do I give it a rest until the summer? Do I try to find a preschool that doesn't require my son to be 100% potty-trained when he enters in August?

Spring Break Day #1

Today was the first day of Spring Break. I didn't want to start potty training today, since I still had supplies to purchase and Grayson was still exhausted from yesterday.

Instead, we enjoyed some fun in the park with Kaci, Thomas, and Henry, went shopping, and then went to Mom and Dad's to play with the dogs!

Easter in Columbia

Sunday we traveled down to visit Jason's parents. Our first stop was at PawPaw's house. We spent time playing outside, catching up, feeding the fish, and enjoying lunch. 

Of course, I spent the day playing with this new little guy that lives at PawPaw's house.

Then we traveled to JuJu's for some Easter Egg hunting and a trip to Monkey Joe's! 

This little stinker didn't really "get" Easter Egg hunting. He would find an egg, eat the contents and leave the "shell". 

I love that little guy!! 

Spring Break Prayers

At the end of one of my classes today I held one student who is going through some tough times back for a minute... I just had one question:

"Do you need anything over Spring Break?"

His eyes fill up with water. "No, ma'am", he says. "We're fine... and guidance sent us a bunch of snacks."

"Okay, well have a good one. See you soon."

Praying special prayers that spring break is good to ALL of my school babies.

Grayster Randomness

I've decided that been a mom to a toddler might be my true calling in life. 

Seriously... this little guy is so much fun! We play ALL afternoon (I mean, right up until dinner). Out of the blue he will come up to me to give me a hug and say, "I love you!" He reminds me daily of all the mistakes I've made (like how I spilt some coffee a few weeks ago). I just laugh... 

We're still working on listening to mommy and daddy- but he is getting better and better! He seems to LOVE Jason's new work schedule (I do too!). 

Next week begins Operation Potty Train the Grayster. I'm planning on using "Toilet Training in Less Than One Day"... we'll see if it lives up to the hype. :)