It’s been a tough few days. Sorry I’ve been out of the loop but I’m hoping to get back on track. The kids are feeling better. No more fevers or vomiting just some spunky jamming tots. Today was amazing. We went to the toy store picked out some toys. Well, Isa picked out the Strawberry Shortcake doll she’s been talking about for days since pooping in the potty. Gio looked around but didn’t want anything. He held a few items in the store but then handed them back to me saying he didn’t want it. We went through each aisle a few times and still nothing. He was just happy being in the store. His face all smiles so I had to pick out a little something for the car ride home since I knew Isannah would be talking to Strawberry Shortcake the entire time. It was an interesting ride home with the conversations being heard from the backseat. These two were just content and in return made me feel at ease and calm. We had a lot of bonding time today which helped me forget about the few days before. It’s amazing how sometimes you can feel so overwhelmed but then those same two can bring so much calm, joy and peace into your day. Now all I can do is smile and watch them as they sleep peacefully through the night. Another day has past and more memories were made. It’s time to close my eyes and rest to prepare myself for another fun filled toddler kind of day!  

I was outsmarted by my daughter today. I had this crazy idea that I would bring the kids to the movies for the first time. I didn’t care if they stayed 5 minutes or for an hour. I just wanted to try it out. The kids have been sick so I wanted to keep them away from any parks, play areas, etc… This heat wave is brutal. I think part of my butt cheek melted off and is sizzling on the concrete. Now that you know how hot it is and why I thought of this clever idea for a movie theater with air conditioning would do wonders. We get to the theater to find out the only animated cartoon is packed with no room for us. This was a big disappointment for the kids who were repeating the words big TV, big TV in tears. As you could tell, the big TV was mentioned in the car ride along the way. To try and lift their spirits and stop them from snot bubbling in the back seat I decided to get fun cookies from the bakery. I came back with a bag of just a few cookies and showed the kids the selection so they could select the one they each wanted. The crying stopped and their eyes widened. Gio picked a rainbow colored sprinkle cookie and Isa was super duper excited to select the M&M cookie. Isannah was beaming from ear to ear and kept talking about her cookie and how she was picking off each M&M and eating them. As she was done she told me she ate M&M’s and didn’t go poop in the potty. See my treat for pooping in the potty is 5 mini M&M’s. Gio gets them quite often as he mastered both the peeing and the pooping in the potty. Isa has yet to really poop in the potty so NO M&M’s for Isa until today. I have one smart cookie! 

I was so happy this morning when Isannah woke up fever free. I thought after a day of fevers things were looking up. We played and laughed and enjoyed a drive together. All of the sudden my little man Giovanni informed me that his tummy hurt. Before I was able to check to see how he was doing puke was rapidly coming out of his mouth on to his clothes, the car seat and car. Poor little guy was so unhappy and worried. I immediately pulled over and we began the cleaning and changing process. The crying sounds from the back seat continued all the way home. Not from one but both children. You want so much to comfort them and make them feel better but driving in a car makes it most difficult and causes you to feel like you are not doing all that you could to help. We finally made it home and just took the day in and relaxed but not before Gio threw up once more. Fever stayed steady at 100 and his little tummy was hurting on and off. This continued until dinner which he hardly touched. We skipped the night time routine for him for the first time and let him rest but each time he lifted his head our baby boy puked. I watched my husbands loving eyes look so concerned as he took care of our Gio. No matter the amount of puke I cleaned, the change of blankets and sheets I felt blessed knowing I had him on my side and helping us through this. Both Gio and Isa are finally peacefully sleeping, at least I hope they are both as comfortable as can be. I can’t take my eyes off the video monitor. I’m so worried he is going to get scared and puke again. Please help them sleep through the night pain free and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start the day with their spunky self. 

After Gio’s bath, dress and prepare for bed routine. I picked him up in my arms and looked directly in front of me. I was looking in the mirror and what I saw made my eyes water. I saw the back of my boys head with his new haircut plus 5 years. He was a big boy and he was giving his mommy a hug. The vision seemed so real and it made me hold him even tighter. I wiped away a tear and began singing rock-a-bye baby like I always do. He said the last word of every verse and then kissed me on the cheek. I squeezed him once more before saying goodnight. They are growing so quickly and yet they are so small and fragile. 

What an exciting day. Gio and Isa started their first day of retro music class today in their big boy and big girl underpants. The class began and up jumped Isa and Gio from their spots to shake, shimmy and rock around the floor. I was so nervous for them but they did so well. No accidents on our first official big outing of the potty training session. After the singing, dancing and playing stopped off we went to find our car and of course our potty. As I pulled out the potty from the car and placed it along the sidewalk Gio took the first round making pee pee in the potty. Then came Isa to finish it off. As the kids sat on their potties the cheers and comments from passerby’s began. I felt so proud to see these two sitting on their potty’s I didn’t care that it was on the edge of the sidewalk. These two little people are growing. We had a quick lunch still no accidents. Then back home where Gio did three poops in the potty. He’s a clever little guy as he now understands every time he does poop in the potty he gets 5 mini m&m’s. He sat on the potty and made his first poop. Stood up and said he did it. I knew he still needed to do more as I watched his foot work begin but he reassured me he was done. Bye bye poop, clean tush and wash hands. Where did Gio go? Back on the potty to poop some more. He did this routine one more time for a total combined 15 mini m&m’s. He was so proud and although I was giggling inside I was genuinely proud too. Let’s see what the rest of the day brings.  

Super excited day. Gio did two poops in the potty all by himself. He was so proud that he shot straight up from his potty with the biggest grin to yell, mommy I did it. He was so ready for his 5 mini m&m’s which he received happily. Each day seems to be getting better. I still want to zip my lips not to jinx it. 

Giovanni went poop in the potty. It actually happened. Although it was small it was still poop in the potty. This happened shortly after my last entry. We were so excited and Giovanni felt it too. He received 5 mini m&m’s as his special poop in the potty treat. I feel potty training is hard with twins especially when one poops and gets a cool treat while the other cries for the same surprise. What do you do? I know what I wanted to do was sneak some her way but it would defeat the point and the process so I stood strong. Hoping the surprise encourages Isannah to poop and Giovanni to want to continue the pooping thing. Fingers crossed the peeing and pooping continues as the time passes. Here’s to staying focused and positive.

We experienced some delays in our morning plans due to potty training. Peeing in the potty is going pretty well but it’s the pooping that is nonexistent. Gio hasn’t pooped in two days and I can tell he has to go. As we were walking out the door Gio turned to me and said, my butt hurt poop. Poor little man is plugged up because he doesn’t want to go poop on the potty. Gio heads to the bathroom with daddy and the pushing begins. Sadly no poop made an appearance but a lot of pee was involved. Any suggestions on how to get the pooping to start? I’d love to hear any and all suggestions. Thank you in advance! We finally made it to our friends and we all had a wonderful time. I don’t know if it was the sun, the fun or just the pool that caused both Gio and Isa to finally poop. Thankfully they let me know they were in the process (sort of) and I was able to get them cleaned and ready for more summer play. After a fun filled adventure we made it back home. The kids are super excited to be wearing their big boy and big girl underpants. The rounds of potty training continue. Everything is going well until the smell of poop fills the room. Gio pooped in his big boy underwear without a word. We try and explain to him what happened but I’m not sure it sticks or if he’s listening. Shortly after I clean up the fun mess here comes Isa with the same problem. Solution is no big boy big girl undies. They are enjoying the commando feel once again. The peeing works but lets see how the pooping goes.