This quote sums up one of the things I’ve been trying to convey to you since you were old enough to understand the words coming out of my mouth. You are the only you that you can be! Sure I want certain things for you but, really who YOU are is entirely up to YOU! Again: “The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are” Xol. Celebrate that. Embrace that. Be with that. I love YOU always.   

You started potty training around my birthday (about 6 wks after your birthday) and by September 1st you were done. I know the date because your dad was gone while you potty trained. You wet our bed at least 5 times while he was gone. That meant 3am bedding changes, extra laundry, mattress cleanings, etc. Mama got the pleasure of handling that alone. Since pop has been home (9/1), you have only had ONE accident!! Lucky him. I’m burying the lead though because….YOU ARE POTTY TRAINED!!! It only took you 5-6 weeks to get it down. For me it became official when you went potty in a public bathroom!!! I’m so so proud of you mama. My smart baby boo boo!!