Grunt man!

This is a bit of a random update, but there are a few fun things to share.

Here is Kari in her ballet leotard. After her last class, they had the parents come in so they could perform for an audience. Kari just stood there and cried. Her teacher said she was just fine until she saw me. Hopefully she'll get over that before her recital on the 23rd.

Since we moved, we got into a bad habit of how we were putting Hayden to bed. I would usually lay by him for about 5 or so minutes or until he fell asleep. I quit doing that, now I just sing them each a lullaby and say good night. I did the Supernanny method in getting Hayden to stay in his bed. This method is to put them back once and talk them back to bed. Put them back a second time and just say good night. Any more times, you don't say anything and just put them back.

The first 2 nights, I had to put him back 3 or 4 times. When I checked in on them after about 30 minutes, this is how I found them. He had found comfort in sleeping by his sister. It was so sweet. We've had great luck since then, and they both stay in their beds without a fuss, throughout the whole night.

Hayden is doing very well in his potty training. When we are at home we let him wear his grunts (underpants) instead of a diaper. He has now realized how much more comfortable they are than a soggy diaper, and I think it has motivated him. He has stayed dry the last 2 nights! He does pretty darn good during the day, especially when we remind him to go.

Grandpa Porter requested a picture of my belly, so here I am at 8 months. I know I poke out really far. The doctor thinks I am measuring big because the baby hasn't dropped yet. Hopefully he does soon becuase I would like to deliver a few days or a week early.

Hayden doesn't always want me to take a picture of him, but if we are taking one of someone else he stands right in front. I guess he likes the attention. He is such a goof ball and developing quite the personality.