Turning points

So we have had a few "turning points" lately that I'm excited to share...

Nikki:

Nikki is now going up to bed without having to be dragged (carried) kicking and screaming. She goes in, lays down, and in less then 5 minutes I can leave the room. She puts herself to sleep and she doesn't run around the room or tear things off the wall anymore! (or empty drawers!)

Nikki has also had THREE good meals in the past week... During these meals she decided she will use the fork and spoon. She also eats without screaming and throwing a tantrum first!!!

Jackson:

Jackson is peeing on the potty!! He might not really have words, but, I can put him on the potty, and he knows what it's for. He's up to 4 or 5 times now, 3 within the past couple days! I know it'll still be a while till he signs or tells me he has to go pee. However, the more I take him, and catch him when he's dry, the quicker he'll catch on to the whole business! I am SOOOOO excited (I just wish his sister would catch on)

Jackson is also starting to talk a LOT more! He is saying shoe, book, and more without having to be prompted. He is also starting to copy a lot of the things we say. Our friend Mark came in the house the other day, and he thought it was Steve. He turned around and started saying "Da, Da!"

Alli:

Little miss Allison is just starting to become mobile. Look out mom and dad, as if we didn't have enough going on already!! She isn't crawling, but, she is spinning herself around, rolling, and kinda "wiggling" to move herself a foot or two.

Life is never dull at the Gardner house!