A Potty Update (because I'm sure you want to know...)

We have moved on to real true teeny tiny panties most of the time.  Eliana is a potty champion!

And this Mama is so happy because potty training is just a necessary evil in my mind.  And since I have never figured out a way around it, I'm just always thrilled when I begin to see that we are getting through it.

Why does standing in front of waterfalls seem appropriate for this post? 

Right along with this potty thing has come a very independent streak. When you offer to hold her hand she crosses her little arms in front of her and marches along on her own.  Of course this is not always cute and, thankfully, she doesn't generally protest too much when she has to hold hands.  But it does signify a general shift and growing up that is good to see because it is so normal and natural, and yet is hard to see because I always dread my babies getting all big and independent.

My independent hiker clambering over rocks all by herself.