oh, where to even begin??

So much to blog, so little time! ;-)
Okay, I may ramble a bit again, but apparently some of you (October at least) doesn't mind that.

Today was a wonderful day for me. I had four prayer requests answered in less than 24 hours!! I feel compelled to share, so keep on reading if you want to know the juicy details!

First of all, we got money! YES! It was that unexpected, right-when-you-need-it kind of money that just flies into your lap. My grandparents always know when we're ont he brink of disaster, I think. I know we all have direct links to God, but their reception is very clear, and they get these impulses to just do things.

Okay, second one: my baby pooped. Yes, it is a big deal. Breastfed babies usually poop every day, but little Oliver had gone several days and was being very fussy and gassy. Not like him at all. I prayed about it and he pooped. So thank you, God, for that. :-)

Third, Trevor initiated his potty time today! That's a big deal for me!! He didn't pee in his pull-up all day at pre-K (3 hours) and his teacher said that he asked to go twice. YEA for small miracles.

Fourth, I had this dream about someday doing photography from home, as a part-time job. I LOVE doing it, and any extra money could certainly help our family. I figured this would just be one of those unrealized dreams because, really, how many people can do that? But two dear friends asked me to pray about it. And, voila, now I have access to a SUPER nice digital camera. One that I would had to sell my furniture to buy! Puzzle pieces, just sliding around and coming together.

Ask and you shall receive, right? Well, Lord, I'm gonna keep on asking, and feel free to keep on pouring out the blessings! I'm just basking in the glow today. And, even on my not-so-answered-days, I love the Lord for who He is and what He does and how much He loves me. He loves to lavish gifts on His children. If we know how to give good gifts to our children, how much more does He know? :-)

Putting the peepee where it goes!

Yesterday Trevor wore his Big Boy Underwear all day and "put the peepee where it goes!" YEA! Truly, this is reason for rejoicing. I've had two in diapers for the last 6 months! That gets expensive.
There were two or three accidents yesterday, but he did really well for the most part.
Of course, when he woke up this mroning he climbed in bed with me, took off his diaper, and peed all over me and the bed. Ugh. Ick. But that is beside the point, right? This is a happy, positive post. Nevermind the extra two loads of laundry that I have to do... Oh, the joys of potty training...

Potty training woes

Wendy:Mr. T, Let's try to go potty now.

T: Okay, Mommy. (runs to the bathroom)

Wendy: Hop up on the potty and try to go.

T: Can I stick my hand in the potty?

Wendy: no, the potty is not for your hands, it's just to go pee-pee and poo-poo.

T: Can I get the pee-pee? (as he starts to reach into the potty)

Wendy: NO, Honey, just sit down and try to go pee-pee.

T: It's broken (as he points down at himself)

Wendy: No, it's not broken. When you need to go pee-pee you will be able to. Just come in here to go.

T: Can I stick my hand in the potty?

And so the conversation went...
Then he made a "whishing" sound effect and announced very excitedly that he had gone pee-pee. (He hadn't) Hmmm... this is my third time around with the potty, so you'd think I'd have this down by now. My Mom claims that she just put us in long dresses and told us not to pee on them, and that was the extent of her potty training. I believe her.