Tuesday, September 6, 2011

new things ...

This week, our family is all about trying new things.

On Friday, we bought a new car - a 2011 Chevy Traverse, which brought an end to my chauffeuring services.

On Sunday, we became members at the Science Museum of Virginia. Most of us just expanded our minds, Doodle just lost her head.

And today, Dizzle started the first grade.

And although, my photo taking skills were lacking this morning, she still seems so much older than when I sent her off to Kindergarten last fall.

But, perhaps the most momentous event to happen to us this week is that Dilly has begun potty training.

It's going horribly. She keeps asking for her diaper and is calling me a "meanie," but we'll survive. Hopefully ...

15 comments:

Running Ricig said...

Are you using M&Ms to bribe Dilly into potty training? :)

Love the sweet new ride!

Unknown said...

I think if you get through motherhood without being called a "meanie", you haven't done it right.

Congrats on all the firsts!

Rachel said...

Love the new ride.. and have fun with the potty training..

Jesser said...

Congrats on the new car. Hope you got a screaming good deal. I puffy pink heart my crossover (Highlander), especially in the snowy weather ...

Good luck with the potty training. We tried to potty train our son this weekend and it was a pretty big disaster. He we himself about 4x in one hour and I wish I was exaggerating. We decided he wasn't ready, but now I'm wondering if we should have given up ... ?

Marlene said...

Good luck on Dizzle's first day of school, and with Dilly's potty training!

Congrats on the new ride!!!

kimert said...

Sweet ride!!
Yay for the first day of school! I hope she has a fantastic day.

Tricia said...

congrats on the ride.have a fabulous week!

Shellyrm ~ just a country runner said...

Sweet new ride. You suffered long enough!

Happy first day of first grade. Dizzle looks so grown up.

I love that photo of Dilly! That is the best smile. Don't worry potty training is easier with girls. She'll be a pro in no time...and forget you were the "meanie."

Julie D. said...

Ha!! you meanie!! i hate potty training. hate it. congrats on your new car and all the fun of first days of school!!

XLMIC said...

I have been totally dragging my feet on potty-training :( The older four were so easy but this last one is sooooooo resistant. Best of luck to you and Dilly :) And yay for the new car!

track coach and adorable wife said...

I kind of love that ride! Yay, for all the firsts and good luck with the potty training!

Katie said...

hahah, you meanie! LOVE the new ride!

SupermomE13 said...

Love the new car! Congrats!!! :) We started school here today too. My kids were all excited which makes it easier on me. Good luck with the potty training. Hate that (but it is so worth it to say byebye diapers!)

Jess @ Blonde Ponytail said...

Sweet ride T! Does this mean you dont have to chauffeur the entire fam all day?!

Carly said...

Yay for all the new things in life! Doesn't it always feel great?