Double Duty

Consider yourself warned this is a potty training post so the level of, NO ONE CARES BUT ME, goes up a hefty percentage. However, in my eyes the 2T underwear cuteness makes up for the lack of interesting subject matter. ;)

I mean really, could they be any more precious?? ;) ;)

I have dreaded potty training these two monkeys since the thought first crossed my mind. They don't tend to be my "go with the flow" (potty pun) "easy peasy" type. So i envisioned them throwing temper tantrums and pretty much refusing to sit on the the potty...at all...in stereo. But, alas you have to take the plunge (I mean it is like taking candy from a baby these puns) at some point so I decided while the Bigs were at Cousins Camp with Honey and GP I would go for it!

Not an easy decision considering I was giving up a weekend with two less children to take on what I perceived could be the most miserable week of my life. I realize that means my life is ridiculously cushy and yes, I might be just a bit dramatic, but, the dread was legit.

We picked out new undies, got another step stool, read the bathroom books, set out the treats, "threw away" the diapers and loaded up on juice.

I use the "Three Day Potty Method" that some other more purposeful, planning, Type A Mother created but I think she knows her stuff.

The first morning (as is to be expected) was LONG. I looked at the clock FULLY expecting it to be close to lunch time and close to Daddy's arrival home with a big dose of moral support and it was...8:30. 8:30!!! I had only been at this about an hour and I thought I was going to lose it. It felt like an ETERNITY before one of them actually went in the potty so that we could celebrate. But then something miraculous happened. They went. And then they went again. And they TOLD me they needed to go.

I had mentioned to many friends that I was going to be potty training and they, as all good Mother friends who have done this potty training thing before do, said they would be praying - and they did. I know it seems so silly but my sweet precious friends lifted up this simple request and I have NO DOUBT that the ease with which these two grasped this potty training concept was in no small part due to God granting me a dose of grace at those requests. :)

The lack of clothing apparently created a new need to accessorize and all week we were wearing capes, hats, shoes, masks etc.

Super Cow has become on of Crew's favorite characters.

My helpers before they took off for the lake.

We spent LOTS of time in the bathroom. I finally just moved a chair in there for myself and took up residency on my stoop.

I am still using Clorox wipes, like I am single handily in a race to use the entire world supply by this weekend because they "miss" a lot. And we are trying out every restroom in town as one does with a new trainee. But this often hard headed, opinionated due made this particular page turner a fairly painless one.

Thank you my sweets, I love it when you prove me wrong. :)

Lost Pines

We had heard wonderful things about Lost Pines and it did not disappoint! It was much bigger than I imagined (not sure where my imagined lost pines came from?) but very fun and a great place for families.

The Cs LOVED the spray park by the pool area and spent most of their time running around here. I took a plethora of pictures of them here, because they were SO happy and it was easy for me to keep the camera dry. :)

Lunch poolside

The "beach"

There are lots of scheduled activities going on throughout the day. We happened upon a horseshoe demonstration on our way to...

Oh yeah, mechanical bull - HA! Ride em Wy-Guy!!

Look at that pony tail swingin'!!

No words for this pinkalicious poolside precious.

Baby love and his hot momma by the pool!

All the kids LOVED the slide!!

Honey taking Caroline for a few rides. :) Coyt and Crew did go down but decided they preferred to watch.

Little R&R in the room. I will say the one downside to so much fun at the pool is that our boys were pretty exhausted by dinner and there were still lots of fun activities in the evening...so pretty much too much fun stuff to do = good problem to have. ;)

Off to dinner

One and only picture of all the cousins together. Classic!

Don't mind if I do (Crew)

Warren Wranglers

The Bigs were playing an intense game of checkers.

Proof that we were there too! ;) Sorry for the picker in the picture.

S'mores after dinner

Yum-O

LOVE!

Caroline taking a dramatic bow

We sent the twinadoes off to bed with Daddy and he rest of us ventured over to "Glow In The Dark Putt Putt". Stacey III said it well, "Not exactly what I expected, but it was still fun!"

Then we caught part of Family Movie Night featuring Toy Story 2.

And that was just day one!! Fun Fun Fun!

Guess what we did the next day? Yep, more of the same. :)

Wyatt has apparently been taking ballet in his spare time?

Future SYTYCD contestant?

Coyt feeling a little braver on day 2.

Stacey III feeling VERY brave riding a REAL longhorn!!

He wanted to check out all the "activities" of the day, after day one we got better at checking the schedule so we didn't miss the fun free stuff!

Cutie Cowboy (in swim trunks he he)

We opted to do a little arts and crafts with the Woods that afternoon. Even the Cs got their paint on. They are still VERY proud of their cow banks.

We all came and left on different days/times so on our second night the Warrens and Woods headed home and we headed into town for dinner at the Bastrop Brewhouse with Mom and Dad.

Unique and delicious cheese fries - yum yum!!

The restaurant has a large outdoor area by the river and had a few crooked playhouses that the boys thoroughly enjoyed. Jon and Kate plus 8 anyone? :)

We wrapped up the weekend with more fun in the sun!!

Spray park love!

Lazy river with Honey.

My fabulous foursome!

I took the littles around the lazy river one at a time for a little quality time and loved every minute of it!!

Fabulous weekend. And now that we've been I can't wait to go back!!