Weird Day

Andrew got up after Ken left for work this morning (he usually helps Ken make his lunch and walk the dog if he's awake in time), and actually pooped in the potty instead of his diaper.  We've been asking him to do this for a while now, so I'm really happy he finally did it.  I wasn't going to give him a treat for it (for a few reasons, mainly the argument we had about wiping and the fact that it was barely 8am), but I realized that he had taken off his diaper and done it with out needing to be told or helped so I gave him like 6 MnMs.  Well, he was a little crazy the rest of the time before going to preschool.  ugh. 

He was star of the day today, which meant he got to help his teacher with a few things, wear a star in class and have his name on the board.  And he could bring a book to read to the class (Curious George goes fishing). 

I made an appointment for Amber's 9 month checkup at 10am thinking an hour and 15 minutes was plenty of time to get in and back to pick up Andrew.  Well, Dr. C. was in rare form with the chatties today.  I didn't get into a room until 10:30 and didn't see him until almost 10:55.  I had to leave after he was done to get Andrew and then bring Amber back for her shots!  The poor thing was so good through it all, even with out a morning nap and with being woken up each time she fell asleep in the car.  I think the thunder thighs are really good for shots- she doesn't seem to pay them any mind; just hates the laying down part.  It was really tough getting her to take her nap this afternoon, though, since she was so over-tired.  Andrew was awesome taking his nap today!  No trouble going in, no trouble getting up a ton of times or using the potty.  And he was very pleasant when he got up, too. :)

We originally had plans to go to Merry Mead farm for lunch with a co-worker friend, but it was also supposed to stop raining today, which it didn't.  It was pretty cold and misty all day, so we had to reschedule.

Amber took a page out of Andrew's book during her monthly photo shoot tonight.  Andrew had the giggles when I did his 10-month pictures and every time I touched him he cracked up.  Plus he wouldn't sit still since he was all about standing and cruising at that point.  Amber kept getting up and trying to lean over the chair (almost lost her the one time!) while I tried snapping a few shots.  I think I got some good ones of her laughing :)

Ken's been getting the yard ready for Fall Seeding the past week and was out seeding the last part tonight while the rain took a break.  Andrew wanted to help so he grabbed his mower and followed Ken around.  He was helping pushing the bucket but just as I was coming out to take pictures he bumped his ear and didn't want to help anymore.  Poor guy.  Amber came to the door with Buttercup to see what everyone was doing outside.  She was laughing at me and then at Andrew. Such a happy girl tonight!  Love the babes!!