Thursday, March 17, 2011

Elaina - 21 Months

Hi Sweet Lainey -


You are 21 months old now.  This is going to be a short update because I am tired!  This month has been full of changes for you.  Here are the highlights....


1) Ear tubes:

We had tubes placed in your ears due to chronic ear infections and fluid.  The procedure went well and since then it does seem as though you are feeling better.  You have been a less crabby than before.  Since the procedure you have already had another ear infection but with tubes in we just treated it with drops.  It didn't seem to bother you at all.  Yay!

2) Big Sister!

This of course has been the biggest change.  You seem to have adjusted well.  You love Carson and want to help us with changing diapers, getting him dressed, covering him up with blankets, etc.  I was worried that you would be really clingy or jealous but so far that hasn't been the case.  We will see how you do once Victor goes back to work. 


3) Potty training:

You have been potty trained for 2 months.   Aunt Sonja watched you while I was in the hospital for 2-3 days.  I was worried that you would have tons of accidents while she was there but you only had 2.  I am impressed as you didn't know Sonja very well before this visit and still told her when you needed to go.

We are still having some issues with you lying about when you need to go in order to get out of something unpleasant.  At this point if you tell us you need to go we make you sit for at least 10 seconds even if it causes you some distress.  If you absolutely refuse to sit then you miss out on whatever fun activity you were trying to "lie" your way into until you decide to sit.  Hopefully, the fibbing will resolve quickly. :)

I was/am amazed at how giant you seem now that Carson is here!  How I ever thought you were still a baby is beyond me!  You are such a BIG girl!  We love you lots!

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