In January Lyndee was showing signs of being ready to be potty trained. Yes she is only two years old, but call me crazy as her mother I felt like we should start potty training her. One thing I knew for sure is that we needed to be consistent. Once we started I felt like we should go for it and not turn back. The diapers disappeared and our life quickly became all about princess underwear and potty parties in the bathroom. The first week was rough at best, as we stayed inside all day for a week. But by the end of the week I felt like we were making progress. Since that time she has gone potty when I have asked her to go. A few random days we have even got to the point where she was telling me she needed to go, this was HUGE! Well since that day she has gotten quite lazy with it, I'm hoping she will make the switch soon. We even bribed her with anything she wanted at Toys R Us if she would start to tell me when she needed to go. She picked an Ariel and Eric barbie and the Ariel barbie is still sitting in the box waiting for that day to come!
Lyndee has also started climbing everything, including in and out of her crib. Lovely, right? There was one day that she actually fell out and I thought for sure she had broken her whole body! From that day Trav and I talked about putting her in a big bed but to be honest we were scared to death. Our little pumpkin would go to bed when we put her down and usually take a 2 1/2 to 3 hour nap everyday. Mom was especially not ready to give all that up! But it got to the point where we were afraid she would hurt herself so we took the plunge. It was president's day weekend so I went on the hunt for a twin bed on sale. After going to two more popular furniture stores and being disapointed I went over to Downeast, jackpot! I found the cutest bed that just happened to be a price I was thrilled about. We call it her "princess bed" and she loves it. Nap time is still happening which is good, and she stays in the bed all night for now which is also a plus. At first she got so disoriented, one night we woke up to her crying and then would hear a bang, and this reapeated a few times before Trav ran in to see what was going on. Turns out she had rolled out of bed and ended up under the bed and kept trying to sit up, hence the bang and cry! I think she has finally got her bearings straight and hasn't had anymore problems. Every time she takes a nap or goes to bed she says," I stay in bed ok?" and then I agree. She is so funny!
We can't believe that our little baby is growing up so quickly and making big changes so fast. She loves that she is a big girl and says "no, Lyndee do it" many times a day. I am amazed everyday how much she is changing and growing. Most days right now are frustrating trying to figure out a line between letting her be a two year old and correct dicipline. I am hoping that things will get better when the weather gets warmer and we can stay busy outside.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
A new year!
Well it has been about 8 months since I last posted on our blog. I feel like if I don't start writing things down again I am going to forget. So much has happened in our lives since my last post and quite frankly I feel like I need an outlet to express my feelings and the happenings of our little family.
Here is a little update on the Mitchell Family!
Lyndee turned two at the beginning of December and is growing up so fast. She is starting to speak in full sentences and is so full of life and energy. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't say a silent prayer for more patience, and also one of gratitude for our spunky girl. Lately most of the day is spent with her singing songs she has learned, or others she makes up on the spot. She is totally off tune but belts it out at the tops of her lungs, I'm afraid she got that from me. Every night we usually sing the same three songs, Jingle Bells which she calls "dashing", Happy Birthday, and I love to see the Temple. The other night Trav and I were putting her to bed and she wanted to sing "the temple song" and I asked if she would help us sing. She began to sing with Travis and I listened quietly as she sang every single word of the first verse. By the end of the song I was in tears, it was indeed a tender mercy from my Heavenly Father and a total win moment for me as a mom. I thought of all those nights she would cry out and I would go in to calm her, all she wanted me to do is sing "the temple song" over and over until she could fall back to sleep. I had a small glimpse into her future, and at two years old her testimony is already beginning to form. We started potty training about 2 1/2 weeks ago due to a lot of interest that she was showing. I feel like things are going well and will be very happy when the task with be complete!
Travis started a Masters in Health Care Management in July online. If all goes well we plan on him finishing in 18 months to 2 years. He has been so great to study after working all day and is doing really well. His dedication to our family is awesome and he works so hard! He is also serving as the first counselor in the Young Men's Presidency in our ward and does such an awesome job. He is pretty excited about the 49ers going to the Superbowl, he has been a big fan since he was kid.
I am still working two days a week at the Salt Lake Clinic in Radiology scheduling appointments. I hope someday to be able to say home full time with our little munchkin, until then I try to keep a good attitude about it. I am also the secretary in our Primary Presidency and really enjoy working with the children in our ward. I have been trying to get back to the gym this year, always a new years goal but I hope to really make it happen this year.
This last year has been one of the most challenging for my own personal family. It has taught me more than anything else to rely on my Heavenly Father and really focus on the most important things in life. I feel like more than ever before my relationships with other people are so important. I have been so grateful for a husband who has been so understanding and caring of my needs. Things will be forever changed but I try and focus on the positive and let God direct my path and the path of those I love. I'm so excited for a new year, new goals and opportunities! My goal is to blog at least once a month, I hope I can do it!
Here is a little update on the Mitchell Family!
Lyndee turned two at the beginning of December and is growing up so fast. She is starting to speak in full sentences and is so full of life and energy. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't say a silent prayer for more patience, and also one of gratitude for our spunky girl. Lately most of the day is spent with her singing songs she has learned, or others she makes up on the spot. She is totally off tune but belts it out at the tops of her lungs, I'm afraid she got that from me. Every night we usually sing the same three songs, Jingle Bells which she calls "dashing", Happy Birthday, and I love to see the Temple. The other night Trav and I were putting her to bed and she wanted to sing "the temple song" and I asked if she would help us sing. She began to sing with Travis and I listened quietly as she sang every single word of the first verse. By the end of the song I was in tears, it was indeed a tender mercy from my Heavenly Father and a total win moment for me as a mom. I thought of all those nights she would cry out and I would go in to calm her, all she wanted me to do is sing "the temple song" over and over until she could fall back to sleep. I had a small glimpse into her future, and at two years old her testimony is already beginning to form. We started potty training about 2 1/2 weeks ago due to a lot of interest that she was showing. I feel like things are going well and will be very happy when the task with be complete!
Travis started a Masters in Health Care Management in July online. If all goes well we plan on him finishing in 18 months to 2 years. He has been so great to study after working all day and is doing really well. His dedication to our family is awesome and he works so hard! He is also serving as the first counselor in the Young Men's Presidency in our ward and does such an awesome job. He is pretty excited about the 49ers going to the Superbowl, he has been a big fan since he was kid.
I am still working two days a week at the Salt Lake Clinic in Radiology scheduling appointments. I hope someday to be able to say home full time with our little munchkin, until then I try to keep a good attitude about it. I am also the secretary in our Primary Presidency and really enjoy working with the children in our ward. I have been trying to get back to the gym this year, always a new years goal but I hope to really make it happen this year.
This last year has been one of the most challenging for my own personal family. It has taught me more than anything else to rely on my Heavenly Father and really focus on the most important things in life. I feel like more than ever before my relationships with other people are so important. I have been so grateful for a husband who has been so understanding and caring of my needs. Things will be forever changed but I try and focus on the positive and let God direct my path and the path of those I love. I'm so excited for a new year, new goals and opportunities! My goal is to blog at least once a month, I hope I can do it!
We had her pictures taken about a month before her birthday. I feel like this one captures her personality perfectly!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
18 Months
-Elmo- in any shape or form!
-Fruit- everything but kiwi
- Swimming and Cherry Hill
-Cars and Blocks
-Her Binki
-"Puppy"- her sleeping pal
-Cheese
- Sharing food with Dad
- Singing and Dancing
-Books
-The Slide- She says," 2.. Go" instead of the 1,2,3, Go that we say!
Sometimes I can't believe she is so big! She is such a cute girl and keeps us laughing everyday.
Here are here 18 month stats:
Height- 32.5 inches- 71%
Weight- 26 lbs- 72%
Head- 19 inches- 89%
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Blessings
Over the last few weeks I have done a lot of pondering. Sometimes I get frustrated with the situation our little family is in. I have felt like we are kind of in limbo just waiting for the next phase of our lives to come. If you know me very well you know how patience is not one of my best qualities. Quite frankly it is something I have to work on everyday. But it seems like in the last few weeks my perspective has been opened a little bit.
Sometimes in life I feel like I am doing all the right things and making the right decisions and putting my life in God's hands. But then I wonder why I am not being blessed, why the things I want to happen aren't happening, at least not in the timing I would like. But then after having a great conversation with my family I began to really assess myself. I asked why I am a member of the church, and what is the real reason that I live the gospel. Is it just to receive blessings? Is that the only reason? I am ashamed to say that sometimes I get sucked into that way of living, the mindset that if I do what I am supposed to I will receive the blessings. In reality that isn't why I should live the gospel. It should be because I love God, and I love the temple and the promises I have made there. I live the gospel because it gives me peace and structure in my life. I live the gospel because I love the companionship of the spirit. I live the gospel because I have gained a testimony of its truthfulness. I live the gospel because I want to be with my family for eternity.
Struggling and having trials are the things I was aware of when I signed up to come to Earth, its all part of the journey. As I look around me I realize, He IS blessing me everyday! My family is healthy and happy and that alone is a huge blessing! I have started trying to look for the positive and living for today and making the best out of everyday. My life may change in an instant and I don't want to have any regrets that I missed something because I was too worried about what was going to happen tomorrow. Of all my blessings these two are my favorite...
Sometimes in life I feel like I am doing all the right things and making the right decisions and putting my life in God's hands. But then I wonder why I am not being blessed, why the things I want to happen aren't happening, at least not in the timing I would like. But then after having a great conversation with my family I began to really assess myself. I asked why I am a member of the church, and what is the real reason that I live the gospel. Is it just to receive blessings? Is that the only reason? I am ashamed to say that sometimes I get sucked into that way of living, the mindset that if I do what I am supposed to I will receive the blessings. In reality that isn't why I should live the gospel. It should be because I love God, and I love the temple and the promises I have made there. I live the gospel because it gives me peace and structure in my life. I live the gospel because I love the companionship of the spirit. I live the gospel because I have gained a testimony of its truthfulness. I live the gospel because I want to be with my family for eternity.
Struggling and having trials are the things I was aware of when I signed up to come to Earth, its all part of the journey. As I look around me I realize, He IS blessing me everyday! My family is healthy and happy and that alone is a huge blessing! I have started trying to look for the positive and living for today and making the best out of everyday. My life may change in an instant and I don't want to have any regrets that I missed something because I was too worried about what was going to happen tomorrow. Of all my blessings these two are my favorite...
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