Maggie - 1, Potty - 0

Since we had a nice 4-day weekend, Jamie and I decided to attempt potty training using the 3-day potty training method.  It basically involves staying at home all weekend, having Maggie walk around in underwear, and sticking right by her side to catch any accidents and rush her to the bathroom.  I was geeked.  I was prepared with undies, Clorox wipes and M&Ms.  I was ready for all the nastiness she had to offer.

Trying a new fashion statement

Oh. My. Goodness.  These were the most exhausting and frustrating few days I've had since she was born!  We went from about 50 accidents the first day to 10 the last day, but Maggie still wasn't asking to go to the potty, or going voluntarily.  There was non-stop laundry most of the weekend and lots of middle-of-the-night sheet changes.  This weekend reinforced how much I love my dear husband who helped me through the lowest points and got over his abhorrence of touching anything related to human waste.  On the bright side, we spent three uninterrupted days together as a family and it was really great to have so much one-on-one time with Maggie!

We made cookies together to help pass the time this weekend.  Maggie really like decorating the cookies.  One sprinkle at a time.

Grandma watched Maggie today, and she did a little better, actually taking herself to the potty two times!  She tried to put her in a diaper for nap-time and Maggie would have none of that baby stuff!  So I guess we've made some progress, and she's on track, but it will be a while before we get there.

I would like to take a moment to thank my mother for potty training me.  I am so sorry for all the work I probably put you through!  Maggie, if you are a teenager reading this in the future, I want you to come and tell me how grateful you are for the ability to go to the bathroom by yourself (assuming you can).  And also bring me some chocolate.

That's enough of the potty training for now.  I don't want to talk about pee pee or poo poo outside of this house for a while or my head my explode!

In other, more appetizing news, Thanksgiving was delicious!  We went to Grammer and Pops' for brunch, which was really great and relaxing.  It was so nice to not rush between two places for dinner!  Afterward we went to cousin Betsy's for dinner with the Donoghue side.  Maggie had fun trying to keep up with the older kids (though they were usually way ahead of her).

I do not have time to pose, Momma

Claire having her own thanksgiving feast

Playing with Luke (sorry, lots of background noise):

Sorry for the lack of photos this week - we were a bit busy!  I'll get some more this week because Maggie is about to turn 2!