This week was a big one for the little man. We had what Oprah would call an aha-moment on two fronts. The first of which would be the morning school drop off, which is usually traumatizing for both of us, ending with Ethan crying his head off, screaming for mommy, while I slink out with my head down, trying not to be identified as the mother of the sobbing, maladjusted child. Then Tuesday, on a fluke, he brought two of his animal toys and after we washed hands, I was preparing to say good-bye, but he was so preoccupied by his toys, that he just kissed me goodbye with no fuss. I almost cried, it was amazing. And has only gotten better, today, he actually told me "bye, bye mommy, you go now."The second major milestone has been reached in the potty training department. He has graduated to wearing underwear all day and only wears a pull up when he naps and goes to bed. And this week, he has been pooping in the toilet, a feat that I feared he may never reach, but he has gone almost every day and a "big" treat seems to be excellent motivation.
So all and all, a good week. He is off to stay the weekend with his dad, who has been traveling for the past few weeks. I can't help but to be a little sad that I won't see him all weekend, I have been enjoying his company and am feeling like a mom again.
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Fun catching up with you via a blog. I have a blog too, if you want to see pictures or whatever. http://jokenjohnson.blogspot.com Potty training is such a wonderful thing. Sooo very great to no longer have to buy diapers and better yet to not have to buy pull-ups. Good luck on the job search. I did the temp thing for almost 2 years just a year ago. I have actually been at the same job now for a year...almost a record for me ;) But temping got me by! Sorry to hear about the divorce...but I think the name Zumstein suits you well (especially since that is the only name I know you by ;) Good catching up, even if I have yet to talk with you..technology is crazy that way!
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