More Traveling and Potty Training

Update on our many travels. Helen made her first trip out of the country last weekend. We drove to Toronto for a bridal shower for my very good friend. Irene and I are both in her wedding, and Irene was the gift helper at the shower. She did a lovely job, and was very appreciative of the gifts. E.g., friend opens a food chopper, and Irene's face lights up. She hadn't a clue as to what most of the gifts actually were, but she was very expressive as if she did know. This weekend will be Helen's first airplane trip. [We like to get 'em started young.]

Irene is finally potty training!!! Even chocolate wasn't enough of an incentive, so we are trying a bare bottom while at home to encourage her to want to sit on the potty rather than make a mess on the floor. So far, she isn't doing too badly, and has only wet the floor a couple of times. She still gets a little chocolate each time she goes, so I know she has done something when I hear "I get some CHOCOLATE, Mom!!!"