Potty success, a preschool program & baby Andrew!

Daniel did pee-pee's in the potty! He picked out a chocolate santa for a treat. We haven't been pushing the whole potty idea, but he is watching Nathan and likes to get up and try on the big potty. I think it was kind of an accident that he went, but he certainly was excited! I hope potty training him is faster than Nathan was. I don't plan to push it- we'll just let him decide. Side note: Its kind of funny what parents get excited about isn't it? Peeing in "the potty" is quite exciting for all those changing diapers, especially now there are 2 boys wearing diapers!

Now to the rest of the family. Mostly, I want to share pictures of our wonderful little boys! Andrew is growing like a champ- he was up to 9 lbs 7 oz at his 2 week checkup! So he is eating well. He is almost grown out of all his newborn size clothes already! He is sleeping pretty well at night too- from approx 10pm til 2am, then up between 4-5am. Give and take- some nights are better than others! He looks like a Johnson baby; I see features of both Nathan and Daniel in his face. It is so fun to cuddle a little baby again!

This is my little brother Erik- he is in the Provo MTC right now learning spanish! Next month is off to Portland Oregon to be a missionary for our church- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and mom were delayed in getting here because of the volcano ash clouds from Iceland. We were all bummed about the delays, but I am glad that Erik was able to meet Andrew before he left. And we were so excited to have Oma here!

Daniel has figured out how to stick his finger in the pacifier- and likes to try and shove the whole thing in Andrew's mouth! We are working on the soft concept. This picture showcases Daniel's smile really well.

Oma with Daniel and Andrew. We loved having her here! Daniel keeps telling me, "Oma, park. " I think he really remembers the trips to the park they took.

Nathan with Andrew. He is very conscientious about making sure Andrew is buckled in. I think he remembers when Daniel was a baby and not buckled in the bouncy chair- and he bounced him out of the chair! That is why all the swings, bouncy chairs, etc. have 5-point harness buckles- to keep them in the device even when siblings try to knock them out!

Andrew in an old bread bowl. Isn't he little?

Nathan at his spring sings preschool program. He did so well- he sang almost all of the songs! The cutest part was when he was standing center stage with the whole class, and was doing the pee-pee dance! I thought he was going to pee his pants or cry not knowing what to do. But, he told his teacher he had to go potty and bolted down the hallway. They waited for him to get back before continuing the show. He seemed so grown up, I was almost crying to see my baby so big!

We went to get shakes after with the Barneys. Notice the sign and then look at Daniel. He was not happy that we took him down!

Trying to get a family picture with the newest addition. I guess the more kids you have, the harder it is to pose for a family picture. I love how happy Nathan is in this picture. Daniel wasn't so sure, and Andrew is just a little face!

A picture with Oma! Andrew was tired of posing- the older boys were having fun!

My wonderful mother- I am so glad that she could spend time with me and my family the last 2 weeks. I love you mom! Thanks for teaching me and helping me learn how to be a mother. The transition from 2 kids to 3 is hard- all the sudden there are 3 kids needing attention, and only 2 ( or 1) parent to decide how to give them the attention they need. Having mom here made it easy, there was a 1:1 ratio! Now I am learning how to prioritize and realize that someone might have to wait for help until their brother is settled. But not being pregnant makes life so much easier- I am not sore or as tired as I was a few weeks ago. I am not back to normalcy quite yet, but every day is better. I am looking forward to feeling good and healthy again! Even a healthy pregnancy by the end feels so exhausting that you just don't feel that good for very much of the day! But, it is worth it! I look at my 3 boys and am so happy to be a mother! There is nothing better that I could be doing with my life than raising a happy family.