we've been

potty training. period. 

a naked little body every day. sometimes in undies, most of the time completely in the nude. 

we have had many many successes. we throw poo poo parties and reward with marshmallows. tuck is doing awesome!

there have also been a couple dramatic failures thrown in. such as the other morning when tuck had just gone poo in the potty and we threw the ol' classic poo poo party. the boys went into their room to play and before i knew it, he came running into my room holding his bottom. unfortunately he had already pooped on the carpet in their room. 

and then ran his grocery cart through it. 

seriously.

so now there are tire marks of poop in their carpet that i can't get out. gross.

i guess it comes with the territory of potty training this one. fortunately he's the one that initiated this whole rigamarole with using the potty so i've just dug my heels in and run with it. it's meant a lot of time at home and some patience on my part but we are making great strides.

he has the muscles to prove it.

we've also been to columbia and back for a short visit. we went to watch grey show us what he learned at music and arts camp. let's just say he didn't want to come home with us. i loved watching him "perform" for us and it brought a little lump in my throat watching him sing and do the motions to songs about Jesus. tuck really got into it too doing all the moves and scootin' his little booty up front to sit with his big brother. he must have really missed him.

we spent a lot of time in the pool. 

and watered plants. naked. 

anyone surprised? anyone?!

matthew and i celebrated six sweet years of marriage on saturday. there are far too many words for that. we are entering into yet a whole new journey in our marriage and enjoying thoroughly where we are. i am more confident after 6 years that there is no other more perfect. i love that man.

we've been enjoying the end of summer. when the Lord can help me see past the moment in front of me, i have been savoring these last weeks at home with the boys before school starts in september. i am reminded frequently of the blessing of children and focusing on staying in the moment whatever that moment may bring.