Potty Training Update

So the potty training saga continues... we talk about it every day, put the girls on the potty often, bribe them with treats and promises of wearing big girl undies... but we're still not quite there yet. 

They both have done it several times, just not consistently.  I don't want to rush them, but man are we ready to be DONE with diapers!  Sometimes our conversations go something like this:

"mom, I need to go poo poo"
me: "ok, let's go sit on the potty."
C or O: "NO!  I need a fresh diaper!  I no want sit on potty, I want a diaper change!" 
me: *eye roll*

you think they're ready to be potty trained yet??!?

We'll keep working on it.. to be continued...


You can see from this video how obsessed
they are about the whole ordeal:



Miss Independence

We split the girls into two separate classrooms a few weeks ago.  At first I wasn't so sure, but I'm liking the idea of them getting a chance to grow and foster some independence, make their own friends, and not rely so much on each other.  I know, I know - they're only two years old... but you should see how much they play off each other's emotions (in both good ways and bad).  My hope is that they have a special sisterly bond forever, but also that they grow up having strong individual ideals and aspirations.  I don't want them to always be thought of as "The Krupa Twins", but as Caroline and Olivia.  Ok, so maybe I should just let them be kids for a while.. I know. 

Anyways, I was nervous for them to be separated.  Really nervous.  I was completely expecting them to revolt against their teachers and have huge melt-downs, and half way expected to get a call at work saying that it just wasn't working out.  But to my surprise, it has been a super easy transition!  Their teachers have been raving about how well both girls are doing respectively.  Of course, when I come to pick them up at the end of the day it is so cute watching them reunite.  They'll run to each other and sqeal, saying "SISSY!!!!" and give a big hug.  Melts my heart. 

This isn't the best example, but I caught a little video of it the other night at pick-up:



Outdoors

These girls sure do love getting outside.  Too bad we're not getting much of a Spring... oh well, it will be hot before we know it and we'll be wishing these cooler days were back. (well, maybe). 

These are from a couple of weeks ago. 

And of course we can't go home without stopping for ice cream first.



Unusually HOT Day in April!

Last weekend we were blessed with a random 86 degree day in April!  Of course it was back in the low 50's the very next day... but we'll take it!  I had to dig around in storage to find all our shorts and sandals.  We had such a great day with the girls - took them on the train a couple stops into Bucktown, walked all over the neighborhood, played at the playground, grabbed some lunch and people watched.  Nice little family day. 

Waiting for the train. 

I thought this picture was neat.  Livi looking for the next train, and the Sears Tower in the background (where I work). 

A few videos from that day:

Chicago "Spring"

These are from last Saturday - we bundled up and headed to the park.  Looking forward to Spring finally "springing"! 

Some videos:





 



After Bath Convo

I have quite a bit to catch up on here, but wanted to post a quick video from the other night of the girls chatting after their bath. 



First Playground Trip of the Year!

The temps are just now starting to be bearable here in Chicago.  The girls were beyond excited when we stopped at the playground yesterday after picking them up from school! 

Here are some pictures I got on my phone: