I think everyone doubted me when I said that I was going to run the Father's day race with my dad this year. After all, I have been a little like the "boy who cried wolf" for a few years. Every year since my dad has run this race in Fairhaven (it's been many) I have said to him, "next year I will run it with you dad!" I am so proud of myself that this is the year!
Training this past month has been hard but it was all worth it. I am proud of my determination and perseverance. I honestly didn't think I had it in me!! As I ran I would occasionally think to myself "if you were able to deliver a baby, you are more than capable to run 3 miles!" and then I would remember that I had a c-section! So then I would remember all the hardships that we have been enduring for the past 2 yrs. or so and it would motivate me to keep striving for that finish line. It is in my sight and I am going for it!
As I run tomorrow I will be leaving another bit of the past behind me. It has been long road, one with hills, bumps and roadblocks but they haven't stopped me yet, and they will not stop me tomorrow!
Wish me luck!
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My big girl proudly sitting next to her accomplishment in the "potty!"
Watching her friends use the "potty" at school has helped Erin take a BIG interest in using the potty herself lately. For the past few week she has been having her diaper changed in the bathroom at school and home (at least by me!) and sits on the toilet to "try" going to the bathroom. To me and her teachers it is the first step in successful potty training.
When we are at home Erin will say she needs to use the potty but usually only after her diaper is wet! She is almost always accurate though when she stops during quiet play and announces that she needs to "do poop on the potty". We are waiting to be able to devote a whole weekend to potty training. It will require 2 full days of no diaper on and total commitment no matter what. Once the diaper is off and the undies go on, there is no turning back, it's too confusing. The only time the diaper will go on is nap and bedtime.
I was hoping to be able to devote this weekend to training but along came Father's day weekend! Better luck next weekend! Greg had literally been looking forward to the day when Erin is out of diapers. He asked me the first week she was home how long it will be before she is potty trained! Really, he asked! I can't believe that the time has finally come and I am so glad that Erin initiated this herself, it will make it that much easier for all of us! (especially Greg...he HATES messes!)
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Happy Father's day to two of the best father's that I know!
I love you Dad!
I love you too, Greg!
