As I sit here listening to my baby cry......

We've been doing the "cry it out" to help Xavier sleep better. It works fine but I still feel bad for how unconditioned you get with each child to the crying. It's not because I don't care, I guess it's more because I know it's for his own good. I don't feel good about myself as I sit here listening to it, in fact I am doing this just to keep me from running up the stairs.....
I am wondering....does he need his "night-night" or does he just need me? Is he maybe not tired and I have his schedule off today? Is he going to wake up the other two? UGGGHH~~~why can't these children come with instruction manuals??
Anyway, Clare and Will and myself went to the dentist today. Clare had full-on going out clothes-her purple skirt (like a tu-tu) and a cute little tank with sparkley flip flops and matching bow! Will had full Cubs gear! I just had a boring old summer dress compared to the two! It was cute to see them be such "big" kids in the chair, answering every question and just going with the flow! They even sat while I got mine done. I just had to snap my fingers once and give Will a dirty look once! Not bad! Then we big kids went out to lunch~and Xavier played at our neighbor Carolyn's house! (He is still screaming!)
So, back to Xavier, who's still screaming and I think Clare is waking up! Shoot! Anyway, he'd been doing so well with the cry it out, last night he cried for all of 30 seconds and was OUT! Now I am REALLY wondering if I need to go up there and just get him since he's been crying for what like, 10 minutes now? UUUGGGHHH! I feel bad.....
Well, I decided I am going to get him because I'm about sweating, but I just had to do this to keep my mind off of it and it isn't working! Sorry you got drug into it ;) Have a good weekend, my BABY is turning 1.

Vogel "Campfire"

As close as I'll ever get to camping, we had a little fire tonight and had smores! It turned out great, the kids had a blast, and we ate too many smores. Here is an adorable picture of them. All are doing well. Xavier is working on some more teeth--has had a few days of CRABBY. But, he is back to his happy go lucky self!!! Will is completely pottytrained. He is proud as can be of himself! Clare is heavy into soccer and is loving it! She's also been doing quite well! We are headed to KC in a few weeks and are excited about that! Even more exciting is that Xavier is turning 1 this Saturday!

Another week, what to do what to do!!!

Well, after another round of antibiotics due to sinus infections I am happy to report we are on the mend~the kids and I at least! Michael is tired (as always) but doesn't seem to be getting sick (knock on wood!)
We had an exciting morning....Clare had her first swim lesson for the parks and rec (a 2 wk program at an outdoor pool!) We decided to go early and play at the playground. That was only fun for about 15 minutes and we needed to kill 30. So, we watched a guy skateboarding nearby and watched a guy drag the ball field for a later game! Then we headed to Clares lesson. I explained what level she had completed at the Y. Appearently the girl did not listen to a word I said. So, she ended up in the 4ft area being tested. I hovered over to make sure she was being properly watched. At one point the kickboard slipped out of her hand and she was basically head only above water trying to make it over to the lane line. I started yelling and the guy luckily turned around and grabbed her. I about had to jump in. So, she started crying and freaked out. I walked right up to the lady in charge and explained what happened and I had her put in the easiest class. She probably needs to be up a level but after being scared to death, I thought this was best! Tomorrow I will probably have her up to the next level. UGGHH! I guess you get what you pay for!
Afterwards we went to the library for our weekly library trip. We had a good time, thankfully we found plenty of books and videos to our liking and we left in one peice! Only two more books for the kids and we get our summer reading rewards!
Clare had her first soccer game on Saturday. She had quite the cheering section, my mom and dad and Carrie were there along with the boys and Michael and I! It was pretty cute. I will post pictures when I get a chance! She did pretty well despite her goofiness. Sometimes you could tell she was out there daydreaming or just totally oblivious and other times she was right in there doing what she was supposed to! By that afternoon, our entire house was worn out (combination of not feeling well/week of little to no sleep) so the rest of our weekend was spent doing basically nothing! (besides laundry and I swept/scrubbed floors!)
Have a good week.

Update on the Potty Training--Success!!!!!!

Our Hulk Impression!!!!

We had SUCCESS with all functions today! So, we will be making a trip to Chucky Cheese as promised! Feel free to join the germ fest....... No accidents (yeah!) We are so very very proud!!!

Cutest Little Soccer Girl EVER

Isn't she just adorable! And, of course, she's THRILLED because her color is PINK!

Xavier--11 months old tomorrow!!!!

Here is my little sweetie on the swings today!

We went to a different park for the heck of it (not in our usual roster of parks!) and they loved it!

How could I not post this cute little picture????

Will pees on the potty

The best part of pottytraining--seeing their cute little butts in underwear ;)

Yeah! My sweet little boy is going on the potty. 100% pee, about 5% the other. But, we will take it! He is so sweet and he just is so proud of himself when he goes. He's earned a batman and batmobile (thanks Grandma Terri!) and of course, plenty of candy! If he goes all day without #2'ing in something other than the toilet, we are headed to Chucky Cheese! I know those of you who read this without kids (my sister and brother in law mostly!) probably read this and are horrified that I would even publish something like this but this is HUGE and such an accomplishment. I just hope his tummy issues can be helped and maybe

we can figure out a way to help the #2 along ;)

Big things to come for Little Will.