The Potty is not your enemy (Acceptance)

I have accepted my disability caused by MS.  I have accepted that my son is very stubborn.  He never does anything unless he wants to do it. 

You have to bribe him for him to do anything you want him to do.  Normally the bribe is some type of food.  I refuse to let him take food into the bathroom.  I allow for toys.  It is as far as I will go.  Today when I told little man to go to the bathroom he ran to the bathroom door and tried to open it. He tried to use the potty by himself. He did not have much luck because he was wearing an all in one outfit. 

He has accepted the potty.  He does not see it as an enemy.  Now it is time for big boy underwear.


He is like his mother.  I hate having to use a cane.  I know it is necessary.  It is something I have to use to help me get around.  The  problem is that it is difficult to chase a one year old with a cane.  I have accepted it.  I find myself saying my favorite prayer for strength and to accept the things I cannot change. 

I pray that I have the strength to chase him.  I pray they find a cure for MS.  One thing I have that helps me is the knowledge that I am not alone. 

I have family and I have HIM. 

P.S.  If anyone has a direct line to the Tooth Fairy.  Can you please tell the tooth fairy that my eight year old  lost her last baby tooth and she is anxiously waiting for her money.

TWO DOWN ONE MORE TO GO!

Living in a bubble of my own design

I was at one time very sorry for myself.  I realized that it was a moment in time.  I have to slow down and enjoy the moment.that I am in.  I walk funny now.  Only God knows what my future holds.  Connor made a terrible mess of my kitchen.  Luckily my eight year old was willing to help me by doing the initial clean up.

My bubble sometimes needs a little maintenance.

The Further Adventures of Potty Training

Today (February 5) was an interesting day.  I tested my limits.  I am exhausted and cannot wait to head to bed.  My little man understands what the potty is but his mother and sisters have to teach him how to sit like a man.  Why is this important you ask.  You clean up a pissed on floor and you will understand why it is important.
Today (February 7) we did some more practice with the potty.  He did fine except for the impatience.  Little man took off his diaperoff twice today.  I think it was an attempt to tell me that I was taking too long.
Well today is February 10. It is a beautiful Sunday.  I cannot wait for warmer weather.  My joints are killing me .
I was hoping that people who expressed interest would come over.  I do not know  what happened to themI really just wanted to promote my website.  www.youravon.com/nerissagibbs

Weebles Wobble and they fall down

I am demonstrating my age.  Many do not remember this commercial or the toys.  I remember.  I am living proof that they can fall down.  Taking a shower should not be so dangerous.  It should be a time to relax and think about your day.  You should not have to get in the shower and say a prayer that you do not fall and kill yourself.

I would not want to die in that way.  I would want to be laying in a bed.  Surrounded by family and friends.  In the background there would be touching, soul stirring music playing.

I watch too much television.

I cannot help it.  I love TV.  In 30 to 60 minutes a problem is solved.  I wish potty training was that quick and simple.

One day I realized I was pushing to hard.  He is a smart little man but he is not going to do anything when pushed.  He is a little man who will do things when he wants to do them and not before.