I'm a big kid now!

This weekend was filled with big girl activity for Alexis! First of all, we all three went shopping and picked out Alexis' new car seat. It is convertible and will last until Alexis is 100 pounds. She looks so teeny in it! Also, we got Alexis her potty. For the past few weeks, Alexis has been removing her diaper and clothes; she sometimes even goes on the floor or in her bed. It is not uncommon for us to find Alexis naked after a nap or in the morning. So, we decided to try potty training. My biggest doubt was that Alexis would sit still on the potty for even a second. However, after playing with her potty to get used to it, we have been sitting Alexis on the potty after naps and meals. She sits still and "reads" a book very well. She has yet to actually go in the potty, but that's only a matter of time, I'm sure. Finally, Alexis is learning to climb stairs; anyone who has been to the house knows how important that skill will be. I've been trying to help her up the stairs, but it's been touch and go. This afternoon, Alexis walked out of the garage and went right up the stairs and started climbing. I followed very closely, of course; but she climbed all the way to the top by herself! She's come a long way in just a short year! She's definately Mommy and Daddy's big girl now!