Random

I am kind of a bad blogger lately. I guess the initial rush of starting a blog has worn off or something and the blog has fallen to the wayside. Remember when I mentioned that I was going to do a write up about gas prices? Well I started a brief a few weeks ago and will give myself a public deadline to provide a link to it here on the blog by next Wednesday, August 6. At my old job we would often write policy briefs about different public policy topics and I really enjoyed researching and compiling the information into something manageable and informative. So expect the piece soon!

Potty training is going well when I remember to do it. So far Lauren hasn't had an accident and has done really well. I just don't always remember to take off her diaper when we're at home and I have yet to dare to venture into public diaperless. Today, in fact, is our first full home day and so far, so good. She is very motivated by a sticker chart which is filled with princess stickers. Picture to some soon.


Finally, every Friday we go to a playgroup with about 6 other friends. All of the kids are 2 and a half or nearly 3, and then 4 of the 6 have a little sibling around E's age. It is so fun! Well, this week was my turn and we were planning to go downtown to see a puppet show. But just as we were leaving the theatre called saying that their AC was out and not to come. Luckily I was able to call all of my friends and tell them not to go downtown. So instead, everyone came over to our house and we did our own puppet show of the three little pigs. The kids each decorated a paper bag puppet and then we told the story. They ended up loving it, we saved $ on gas and admission fees, and had a fun time. Above is a pic of L with the remnants of the show. Enjoy!