Tuesday, December 23, 2008

And To All A Good Night

Dear Santa,

My greatest dream has been realized. Jewelry, perfume, books, sweaters, or fancy hand creams would now be only a side note when compared to the Christmas miracle you delivered to our house this evening... My daughter caved to my coaching, cajoling, and outright bribery, and, after much fussing and begging for a diaper and whining that her tummy hurt, begrudgingly pooped on the potty.

I have never in my life felt so excited about another person's bowel movement. I have never felt so excited about MY OWN bowel movement. I nearly cried. I gushed, "I'm so proud of you!" so many times that Adelay finally gave me a consoling, somewhat worried hug and replied, "I'm proud of you, too, Mommy!"

12 comments:

clueless but hopeful mama said...

HAHAhahahaha! Congrats to you both! I'm proud of you too!

LoriD said...

Yay Adelay (and mom)!

Anonymous said...

The joy of Christmas miracles!!!!
Isn't it amazing how parenthood changes your perspective on what brings joy to your heart :)

Mary O said...

That is truly the best Christmas gift ever. What a good girl!
Have a wonderful Christmas!

Chelle said...

Awesome. Just, awesome.

Swistle said...

God bless us, every one!

d e v a n said...

Awesome!

Mommy Daisy said...

Suuuuweeeet! That is great! Go Addy. But who am I kidding? GO SARAH!

We are doing decent with potty training right now. Actually it's been a really good week for pees and poops on the potty for Zachariah. It is VERY exciting!

Anonymous said...

Now THAT is a Christmas present! Here's to many more poops in the potty!

Anonymous said...

Yay Adelay!

Jess said...

Yay! Congratulations! Did you take her out to dinner or something to celebrate?

Susiewearsthepants said...

That is so great! I know how nasty those diapers are when kids are that age! Yay and Merry Christmas.