Huge News!!

So our big big news is that we are pretty sure Noah is officially potty trained now! It all happened so quick! When I picked Noah up from school last Monday, one of his teachers, Ms. Katherine, asked when we were going to start trying again. I told her I was just waiting for a cue from him and she asked him if he wanted to come to school in underwear the next day and he said yes. He had no accidents at school on Tuesday but then had 2 on Tuesday night at home. Wednesday morning, another accident at home but then none at school again and none at home that night either! Thursday morning, he had two accidents at home but then we got in the car (in underwear so I was nervous about that) to head to the lake for the weekend and he's been dry ever since! Crazy. I guess he was just ready! He's telling us when he has to go and even has gone in a public restroom. How exciting! Such a big boy now. We are all so proud.

So the past week has been kinda crazy. Kylie has really been enjoying her solid food. So far, we've done rice cereal, sweet potatoes, bananas, and oatmeal. She loves everything she's tried so far.

Can't resist messy face pictures.... love love love this one.

Wednesday was a beautiful day so we got out for a nice walk with Morgan and Phoenix.



Then Thursday morning, the kids and I said goodbye to Waylon for almost a full week and headed off to the lake during Noah's naptime. It was Leah's spring break, so we decided to have a Palmatier trip - plus the Parham kids of course. :-) The weather wasn't great but was so nice to catch up and (attempt to) relax. It was busy of course with the kids but on Saturday, they both slept at the same time for 2 hours so we all took a family nap! I think Noah's potty training went so well because he had Grammy, Papa and Aunt Ditter to cheer for him every time he went, too. It was a fun trip -- too bad the weather wasn't like it's supposed to be this weekend - it's supposed to be 88 on Friday! Crazy.

Aunt Ditter and Kylie

Grammy with her grandbabies



Papa, Kylie and Aunt Ditter

Our obligatory driving-the-boat picture. Soon, it will be Kylie, too! :-)

Papa and Noah

This was so cute. Noah happily waved goodbye to Papa and Aunt Ditter but as soon as they were out of sight, he slumped down on the steps, stuck out his bottom lip and said, 'I want to go in Papa's car.'

We left soon after - during Noah's nap - and Grammy followed us home. While we were on our way home, Waylon was getting on a flight to Chatanooga for a business trip. He's going to have to travel some in these next few months for training but we are hoping there won't be too much after that. We've really been missing each other - we think this might be the longest time he and I have ever been away from each other! He's dying to see the kids, too. He'll be back late tomorrow night so that will be good.

So, my mom came back with us to help while Waylon was gone and keep Kylie for my first week back at work! My first day was yesterady and it went really well. It was an easy transition back into work and I wasn't too sad to be away from Kylie - things are a lot easier the second time around. I did call and check in several times though and made sure to get lots of snuggles at night.

So one more day of my new work week and then Waylon will be home tomorrow night!! YAY! My mom has been a HUGE help but I'll be glad to get my hubby back, too. Grammy is going back to the lake for the weekend and then will come back again next week to keep Kylie again. I think she might be ready for the break!! :-) Then Kylie will start daycare on the 12th of April. Noah is excited to have her with him at school. It will be nice that he will be able to go visit her.

Change is in the air in the Parham household!!