The Pease Family: We are still here

It has been awhile since I have posted but I haven't had much to say. We are still here in Tucson, still with my parents, still no jobs. I will post more on all that when something happens.

On a much happier note Dade went potty in the toilet for the first time today!!! I am so excited because he has not been interested in going potty in the toilet at all. We finally got him his own toilet a few weeks ago and had him just sit on the top of it until he got comfortable with it. Then starting this week we have gotten him to sit on it with out his diaper a few times and today he went potty. Just today we got him a book to read while he sat on the toilet so I read it to him about 6 times and read another book once. After he went potty I couldn't get him off, he sat there for about 10 more minutes. I would ask him if he was done or ready to get down and he would tell me "No not yet". Yay for potty training!!

Landen is such a little fish. He loves to swim and asks almost every day if he can. It has only taken him four months to go from not liking to put his face in the water and wearing a life vest to being an exceptional swimmer. He is so comfortable in the water and a very good swimmer. Dade is getting more comfortable in the pool but still likes to hang out on the step. He loves to splash and jump on the step and is starting to be okay with going under water. It is starting to be cool enough to go out side and play which has been really nice. It gets hard being cooped up together in the house when its too hot outside.

I am trying to be more positive about our situation. I am so thankful for my family and the love and support they have shown us. Landen and Dade have helped me out so much. Landen is so sweet and loving. A few days ago I was sitting in my room leaning on the dresser drawer and Landen just came in, didn't say anything, and started rubbing my back. He is always doing things like that and he never forgets to tell me he loves me. A day does not go by with out him saying "I love you" at least 10 times, and that is not exaggerating. Dade is constantly making me laugh. He is just about the goofiest kid I have ever met. He does some pretty weird things that all you can do is laugh. I am so grateful for Drew and for the wonderful relationship we have. I know he has had to put up with a lot with me and my emotions and I love him so much for it. This time has definitely made us grow even closer.