Poop Hand

Well we are back to normal out here in Albertaland and as usual today had its highs and its lows.... Wyatt woke up at the crack of dawn, I was hardly functional but I trooped downstairs and fed him breakfast. He was a fusspot so I thought i'd put him back in his bed, just to see if he'd fall back to sleep!! Success! SO this morning I had an hour and a half of ME time!! It was fantastic! I just cleaned the house, but still the slience was amazing!
Ethan woke up and demanded Peanut Butter and Jam on bread so I made him this and he did not take ONE bite, what a waste of food! Anyways Ethan and I had some cuddle time on the couch watching Thomas before we got up and dressed for the day. Once Wyatt woke up I plunked both the kids in the car and we were off to the park!
Ethan's listening skills were really put to the test at the park and I would say that they FAILED. Ethan was driving his truck down a path that was heading to a road. I said 'Ethan', 'Ethan stop'. NOTHING... just kept going like he heard nothing, so my voice got louder and he just got further away so finally I had to put Sir Screams-alot (Trying out a new nickname for Wyatt) down and run to catch Ethan. Seriously, he is just like his dad, he completely ignores me! Anyways he had fun at the park.
After the park we had a quick lunch and I put both the kids down for an early nap because we had a birthday party to go to in the afternoon! I had to wake Ethan up (which is never a good scene) but once I told him we were going to a birthday party he was very excited! Ethan had a great time at the party! A trampoline, a bouncy house, toys, kids and food! Ethan also helped the birthday boy open all of his presents! It was a great afternoon!
Dinner time is so tough for me. I think I should take cooking lessons, even the kids are getting sick of bland chicken with potatoes and a veggies or pasta... that about sums up my food repetoire. Ethan hardly touched his healthy dinner and again instisted on Pb and J. At least he ate it this time.
After dinner I was doing the dishes, I heard a big crash. I looked over and Ethan had tipped the jumparoo with Wyatt in it over. I had a minor panic attack and was hooting and hollaring (kind of scared for poor Wyatt). The windows were all open, i'm sure my neighbors think i'm a freak of nature but whatever. I rescued poor Wyatt. He was facedown on the floor under the jumparoo. He was crying but he got over it really quickly thankfully. SO I put Wyatt down in a safe (or what I thought was safe) place on the floor and go back to my dishes, next thing I know I look over and Ethan is STANDING on Wyatt's tummy!! Seriously Ethan..... so I go and rescue Wyatt again, he was laughing (for some reason he likes Ethan's roughhousing) but man was a ticked. I swear I could give countless time-outs, they really mean nothing to Ethan. But according to the doctor and numerous friends with kids the same age, this is normal....
We did our baths and had our pj's on at 5:30. Wyatt was fussy so I thought I would put him in bed, he fell instantly asleep, so I guess I should expect an early morning tomorrow!
Ethan and I played for awhile and then I did some Little Peanut business. Ethan was busy playing with his toys when he came over to me holding his hands in the air. 'Poop hands, Poop hands'. That is right, there was poop on his hands. It seems this is his new thing, everytime he poops he puts his hands in his diaper and pulls them out. He must not like the feeling (who would). I've been struggling with potty training, We try the potty daily and Ethan has not ONCE (we have had the potty since he was 18 mos) peed on the potty. He will sit on it for awhile, then turn around and try to pee like his daddy but just will NOT pee. I have two kinds of pottys for him to use, one on the ground and on on the big toilet (with steps leading up to it). After discussing it with a few people it seems that most people have had the best success with the three day method. I just need to do that when I have an extra set of hands around!
Anyways now they are both fast asleep and I'm going to get back to knitting Wyatt's blanket. Ethan and I are going to Sesame Street Live tomorrow night. I am so excited about it. We are leaving Sir Screams Alot with Atti, Michelle and Cohan. I am so nervous about it (the show is at seven). Wyatt isn't like most babies, Wyatt screams and I would feel terrible if he screamed all night for Atti and Michelle! But they both seem optimistic so we are going to give it a whirl :)