A Night at the Campbells'

Above: Alex munches on Puffs while Andy and Ben play the Tractor Tipping game.

Below: Ben tips a tractor!

A blog only a parent can appreciate...

I'm typing this one-handed while Alex sleeps on my lap and Ben and Andy are at Water Babies. Alex is recovering from a stomach bug that hit him last night (vomiting and diarrhea - not a fun time!). Andy stayed home with both boys today since I don't have any sick days left. Alex is feeling much better (spending some time out in today's beautiful sunshine probably helped!), but still really sleepy.

Andy spent a lot of time the same way I am right now today, with Alex sleeping on him. At one point Ben, who is gradually doing better with this potty training thing, yelled to Andy that he had pooped. So, thinking, "Oh great," Andy went to investigate. Walking into the playroom, Andy realized Ben wasn't there, and the bathroom door was closed. He opened the door to see Ben sitting on the potty. Ben said, "I pooped, I'm not going to lie to you." Feeling skeptical, Andy took a peek, and low and behold, he did it!! This is an enormously big deal. To add to the excitement, he has gone to the bathroom 3 more times, telling us he has to go pee and getting there in time to do so. After so much time spent with wet pants and no indication that he really understood what was going on, this is a huge milestone. It may seem silly, but this has put me in an incredible mood!! We're so proud of him, even if it is later than some. :)