Growing up

Yes, this is another post about the kids growing up...well mainly Morgan.  I just have to reflect on how much she is changing lately & so quickly.  She went from wearing diapers & waking up absolutely SOAKED, to cold turkey wearing just undies.  As I sat here this afternoon researching washing machines so that we can purchase a new one since our 5 year old one died, I let Morgan play Daddy's computer.  She has been a SUPER challenge to get her potty trained...nothing like the other two.  She would fight me when I'd ask if she had to go potty & a few minutes later she was in tears & yelling for my help because she had peed her pants.  She would REFUSE to go when I asked her to try & then have an accident.  She'd do the same when I tried to just tell her to go potty & I'd practically have to drag her there & sit her on the potty & force her to go.  I tried timeouts, privileges taken away, spanking, etc and NOTHING seemed to work with this girl until she accidentally went to bed on Super Bowl Sunday night without a diaper on.  That was a HUGE turning point for this little girl.  She not only hasn't worn a wet diaper since but she's had much fewer accidents AND the one thing I wanted to really write about today, she is going to bed much nicer.  More like a 4 year old should.  And she spent the night with her friend while we were out of town & not only went to bed nicely with her friend, but she also behaved like an angel I'm told.  This girl is also reading some words.  She has been sounding words out & though she needs a lot of practice still, she is doing fantastic with it.  I am one thankful and proud momma.  So happy God blessed us with three wonderful children.  Parenting isn't always easy or fun but it really can be rewarding.