Potty training [8] update + Christmas

I've been plodding along with the potty training, generally letting Bug lead the way. Last week or so he really wasn't interested anymore and whenever I asked him if he needed to use the potty he would say no. 

Last few days have been better. Using the potty the majority of the day, coming and asking me first. I did make the step from pull ups to pants. We've had a few accidents which were easily cleaned up. One of the times he went and sat on his potty without taking his pants off first! Today he has been dry/no accidents since he got up. He's now napping so I'm expecting a wet nappy when he wakes! Yesterday and today he's been holding himself when he needs to pee so it's really noticeable when he needs the potty. My clever little man. 

Christmas is three months and two days away! This year has been so fast. I'm feeling a bit lost what to get Bug. I did have a look at the leappad 2's but I really don't think they're for us. I have a tablet myself and I have put some child apps on it which Bug does enjoy. One of the apps is a piano one and he just loves the sounds it makes. To be honest I don't feel comfortable with the idea of my son sitting playing a tablet on his own. When he plays the piano app I'm sitting with him, playing songs with him etc. I think the leappad would be more geared towards the child playing by themself and my son loves to play with other children or mummy! 

I did buy a HappyLand train set. It was better than half price. Bug loves trains so I'm sure it will be a hit. My mum also ordered the train set for my nephew N. I also ordered a playmobil set, mainly because it was half price, but I'm not sure if it will be a Christmas present or a put away for later present. 

I asked my sister what she needs for the boys. I really don't want to get them toys because they have so many already. I suggested taking her to Next to buy the boys an outfit each and she liked that idea.

What else...? Bug needed new pyjamas so I've ordered three pairs from mothercare. I also ordered more vests and pants. Thought I might as well make the most of the free delivery! I also ordered a new winter coat for Bug. It's gorgeous. I love it and can't wait for it to get here. I also got a discount which is even better. Last year's coat is in size 18-24 months so I don't see it lasting much longer. The new one I ordered is 2-3 years so should get a good bit of use out of it. 

I'll just need to get him some welly boots since the weather is getting much wetter. Then it'll just be some thicker trousers and some long sleeved tops and jumpers. Winter is definitely on it's way!

feeling down

The last few days I've felt really down. I'm not sure why, I'm still taking AD's since my relapse with PPD. I just don't feel right. I feel guilty about feeling down because my little boy is so loving and wonderful.

middle of September

How can it be the middle of September already? I go back to work tomorrow, those two weeks of annual leave have just flown by. It's been good to get some time away from work. 

I was in Tesco the other day and they have Christmas things out. Christmas!! Already!! I sort of know in my head what I'm going to get Bug. I was thinking of those leap frog tablets. The new one is from age 3 and up. I'm not sure, will need to do some more reading up about it. I do feel a bit worried that it would be something for him to play on his own but at the same time I know if he wants me to play with him (playmobil, lego, drawing etc) he will ask tell me to sit and play. I should really feel more confident that if my son needs me then I'm there. 

I'm so, so proud of my little boy. As a single mother I'm who he spends the vast majority of his time with. It's just us. He does go to a childminder two days a week and he is brilliant with other children. He is so confident and out going. Our childminder took him to the nursery when she was picking up another child and she said Bug loved it, he loved seeing lots of other children and all the play areas. I'm still not sure about nursery next spring but I'm happy to know that he would enjoy it. I just don't want to barely see him, maybe I'm just being selfish. 

Nursery talk

Bug is doing great. Yesterday I sent off his nursery forms for his 15 free hours next year. I'm not actually feeling too sure about my decision. I put down for nurseries in the town where I work, same town childminder lives, incase he is given hours that clash with work or my childminder. My childminder has been great and said if she has him she can drop him off and pick him up. I put down three choices that I've heard good things about. To be honest if I'm not comfortable with it he doesn't need to go. I don't have an issue with nurseries, I'm just thinking he already see's a childminder and if these nursery hours don't clash with my working hours that's more he's away from me when I could be doing things with him, taking him out places etc.

Here the cut off to start school is the end of February. This means Bug will be one of the older ones is his school year and it means he won't start school until he's almost 5.5 years old. [My nephew, who is five days older than Bug could start when he's almost 4.5 years old]. In a way I'm glad Bug was a March baby and that decision was made for me. Anyway my point with this was that Bug will have another year of nursery, 2014-2015 so for the second year of nursery I'll move him to the nursery that is within the primary school he'll go to. That's in the town where I live and makes sense to let him get used to the place before he starts school and is there for longer hours.

That's the plan. It's actually quite scary that I'm thinking about nursery and my baby boy starting school. Where does the time go?

Edit... The council phoned later this morning. My first choice of nursery has now merged with a Gaelic nursery. I felt really put on the spot when I was asked if I still wanted to keep it as my first choice. I decided yes because I've only heard good things about the nursery. It's now in a new location but it's still near enough tothe childminder. They're going to forward my forms onto the nursery. Once I got of the phone I looked up the merge online and I'm still feeling positive about it. The Gaelic nursery was one that fed into a school that teaches Gaelic so it'll just be a bonus if Bug learns any new words. Of course I might not even get my first choice! I'm glad that I've finally sent the forms off and I know they've been received. I'll just need to see what happens, I think I should find out about his placement in December.

more potty training [7.. I think]

We seem to have taken a step backwards with the potty training. Is that normal? The last few days he's barely been asking to use his potty and whenever I ask him if he needs it he'll say no. I'm not too sure why the sudden disinterest. Hopefully it won't last long. I really feel clueless about potty training. Just another new experience. To be honest it's one I'll be glad to see the other side of. I'm not overly worried or concerned but I do wonder if I could be making it easier for him. Really no idea.

Hello September

How is it possibly September already?!