Recently in Cecilia Category
We recently returned from a trip to California. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and were sad to leave. I had to share a story about Cecilia while we were driving down. If you've ever driven into southern California on I-15, you might remember coming down through the Cajon Pass. It's the roaming freeway stretch just as you're coming out of the high desert and entering the seemingly never-ending spread of LA. We were on that part of our drive, and knew we were getting very close to our destination. Maria and I were putting in our last bit of energy to keep the kids from melting down. Cecilia had obviously gotten re-excited as she asked us from the back seat, “Can I get a 'what what?'” Another fine example of our impressive parenting skills. Unfortunately I can't take any credit for that one. Maria… good on you.
I've included a couple photos from while we were down there. The first of Cecilia washing the Cozy Coupe. She had just helped wash two other cars and knew the dusty 'ol Coupe could use some love. The second of Becky enjoying herself outside. Her right hand is right in the middle of her waving process (it's all about the wrist for her).
This one might be of little (see: “no”) interest to most people, but it's something that should be recorded for our little family's history. Despite attempting to potty train Cecilia (off and on) since at least July of last year (the first picture I can find of her sitting on her little potty is August 8th, but that wasn't her first potty, so I'm sure she started well before then), Cecilia is now potty trained. I don't doubt I'll jinx myself by posting this, but c'est la vie. Why mark this day as opposed to any other? Well, today marked one entire week without having an accident.
Two or three times she made it five or six days without an accident and the count got restarted.
To commemorate the event, we got her a new shopping cart, which she had been asking for. I think the next time I have to buy diapers at Costco for Becky, I'll drop $40 in Cecilia's piggy bank - since I won't have to spend that money on her diapers. Congratulations Cecilia.
I've done it. If my children weren't as young as they are, I'd probably stop right now, since I'm not sure how much better I can get at this whole parenting thing. Sure, I'm thrilled that Cecilia can identify Manu, and that she'll (without prompting) sing a little “Go Spurs!” song. She has great manners, can say prayers all by herself, ride a tricycle like a champ, and is even getting much better about being potty trained. Those are all very important, but the icing on this cake of good parenting is what happened today.
A certain song started playing and immediately after it started she said, "That's the Beatles!" If I die tomorrow, although I'd be sad to leave my family, I can know that I at least taught her about good music. A++ and ten gold stars for me.