Mission Impossible? Potty Training!

Dear Logan,

Mommy had a busy morning today. I first dropped off your brother at school. It was so nice to see that his friends were excited to see him back. I asked one of the teachers how he's doing at school, especially during circle time, since he likes to run around and not sit still. The teacher, who's a floater, actually said your brother sat still once he saw the other kids were sitting down. He didn't run around like a mad monkey! Hip Hip Hooray! He's still very talkative, but definitely has matured a little. Apparently, this floater teacher has been prepped beforehand that my monkey likes to run around and not sit still. I am glad he proved them wrong. I also talked to the primary teacher about his potty-training. Your brother is doing very well in school, requesting to use the bathroom and all. But none of that happens at home. Ever since he goes back to school, he hasn't been napping. Thus, when it's time to go home, he falls asleep in the car every evening. When he gets home, he's so tired and sleepy that we couldn't make good use of the new underwear that I bought him. We'll start trying this weekend, and to see have him wear his underwear to school on Monday.

I know compared to other kids, your brother should have been potty-trained by now. Afterall, he's almost 3.5 years old. But so much has happened within the last year. I remember Mommy first introduced the potty to him when he's 2 or 2.5. But he wasn't interested and all doctors said that we shouldn't force him, and if he's ready, he'll be ready. So, we didn't really push the issue. Then, Mommy was pregnant with you, he changed from a family day care to a new pre-school, your birth, the visit of Ah Gung and Ah Po, your hospitalization, you leaving us, and our trip back to Asia, there have been too many changes. Now that everything should be back to normal, we'll give it a go again, especially, when he seems to be doing well in school. Let's see how that goes. I will definitely bring extra pair of underwear and pants for him on Monday!

Mommy was busy doing grocery shopping and shopping for the baby shower tomorrow. Speaking of the baby shower, how silly was Mommy to think that Auntie had no one to throw her a shower! Doh! I met with her yesterday, and apparently she had another shower the week before. The shower tomorrow is just one that they throw themselves. Silly Mommy for actually feeling bad for them! But that doesn't change the fact that I am more than happy to help them with the games and activities. We've decided of 5 different games, so Mommy went to buy some props just now. I'll tell you about the games tomorrow. I hope her friends won't be too shy, and will actually participate.

That's it for today. I'll tell you all about the shower and your brother's potty training progress tomorrow.

Love you,
Mommy