Second to last day of spring break. Hopefully the girls are well rested. They've had a ton of time to laze around. None of them wants to go back to school.
It was my flex today but I went to work in the morning. For the afternoon Eric and I took the boys to the Crofton Walk then to Dinters for fruit trees. Two apples and a prune plum. I think Eric is going back tomorrow for a nectarine too.
Then he spent the afternoon digging holes.
The kids had great fun playing in the front yard. Until Luk had a purposeful tantrum that of course back fired for him. He ended up in his room playing quietly. Jia was amusing herself and Kai went to the back yard to help Eric with the trees. He moved all of the rocks to a rock pile. He was pretty pleased with himself and he's not afraid of getting dirty. Might be the only one of five to join Eric with his gardening.
Tonight before the boy's bedtime I took them out to check on Dad's holes. They had a great time running around. Kai loves to be chased. Then Eric moved the play house out and Kai was super thrilled about that. How cute are Kai's new undies? Miss Jia is indeed wearing the same outfit for a third day. She must really like it.
Poo talk ahead.
Potty training is ongoing here, for both boys. It's not going well. It's taking so long! Kai has told a Mandarin speaking friend that he likes the diapers and is nervous about the western toilet. He can hold long enough to always wait for the pull up or diaper. If the weather was nicer he'd be outside and we could really wait him out. He doesn't have many accidents in his gonch. Really just controlling by holding on until there is a diaper and alone time. We have more success with the potty versus the toilet. Problem being he's simply too big for a toddler potty. Also because he waits, the diapers can't hold the amount he produces. Thinking we need to try adult diapers on him. So....he's four and a half, he can control things and he is voicing clearly that he wants the diapers. Suggestions? Now with Luk, he needs to stick with diapers. He will likely never gain true control. But...he can take part in the social aspect. He poops around 8 times a day and NEVER tells anyone. I'm soooooo sick of poo and 4 1/2 year old poo is pretty gross. Especially after he's peed and sat and mooshed and shmooshed. TMI. I get that. But this is our new world. Someone please tell me these boys will get it one day. I fear we'll be homeschooling because one likes diapers and the other wants to keep his poop. Oh, and today Esmei had poop issues with her long fur so Fei and I had to help her out with a butt hair cut. I need a poo free day!
