Uts Dat, Mama!

That is the new phase heard around our house constantly these days. "uts dat, mama" (interpreted "what's that, mama") It really is cute but like most things kids say over and over again - it gets old! Kevin is talking up a storm these days. The same child I didn't think would be talking by the time he turned 2 - boy was I wrong.

We started potty training last week with him and he's doing great. We're in pull ups at school and will usually only have 1 or 2 "accidents" during the day. He will be in big boy underwear on December 1st - I think we're all ready!! Something about telling a teacher that a 2 yr old is in underwear sure gets their attention! He stays dry on the weekends with me at home, just have to remind him to go potty every hour or so and he's good. I'm so proud of him and thankful up to this point he is cooperating.

I would like to add a special prayer request for Mike - my best friends husband - who will be undergoing surgery on 11/25.

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday big boy Kevin! I can't believe you are 2 years old today. You have changed our lives so much since you entered this world and we often wonder what we did without you. I think about all the years we waited and prayed for you. Words cannot express how thankful we are that God heard our prayers and blessed us with you.

You are quite the character these days and talking up a storm. You cannot even imagine all the times we laugh when you don't even know we're watching you. You are a sweet little boy and you kiss any and everything you can - even Thomas on your toothpaste. I love that about you, little man. You have such a sweet heart and you love your family so much. You're loved at your school and church and your outgoing personality draws people to you - even strangers sometimes.

Always know your mommy and daddy love you!

Success

Kevin's procedure was successful this morning. It was over in less than 30 minutes and he did great. We were home by 10:00 and he ate as soon as we got home so he'll get 3 meals in before the probe comes out tomorow at 6:00.

We are tired and trying to keep him from pulling out the tubes and carrying out his probe recorder is a challenge but he's doing great. We did find out from his allergy test last week that he isn't allergic to anything! Yep, not even milk! That was a huge shock. We think he outgrew it somewhere between 18 months and now. We tried cheese about 6 months ago and he had a reaction but we haven't tried since. That is wonderful news for us and for Kevin. He now gets to enjoy string cheese with his friends at school and even the milk when he eats his meals. Of course I just bought the big pack of soy milk at Sam's last weekend but once those are gone, we're trying whole milk again. And yay for regular yogurt. Finding soy yogurt has become a challenge!

All in all, it's been a great day and we're thankful it's over!