This past week was our first official week of "big girl underwear" for Ava. She's worn them a few times in the past but with our inconsistencies, we've made no progress. I realized we have to create a balance between encouraging her to use the bathroom and her telling us she needs to go. Based on words of advice from my cousin's wife, we decided to praise Ava for keeping her underwear dry rather than praise her for using the potty. The more we were telling her to go, the less likely she was able to experience the urge to go. Monday and Tuesday, Ava had 2-3 accidents at daycare. We are still using a Pull up for sleep time and I'm not going to stress about that at this point. I told Ava Tuesday night that I would take her to Target to get a toy if she kept her underwear dry the next day at Miss Ruth's. Although she had 3 more accidents on Wednesday, she stayed dry all day Thursday and today!!!!! I think I scared the crap out of her when I realized she had on the same pair of pants when she got home from Miss Ruth's as she did when I dropped her off in the morning. I just about cried. Off we went to Target for a Play-Doh set; her choice. 
This is my little pumpkin sleeping last night with "Baby". I love how Baby is facing her.... aww.
I had read in the paper earlier this week that Santa would be at Mayfair Mall tonight. I understand it's a bit early, but it seemed to tie in well with Ava's recent obsession with Santa/Christmas/holiday music and a reward for staying dry again today. I also wanted to see if she'd be freaked out by him; maybe she'd get used to him so we could take pictures in a few weeks. Might be wishful thinking. This particular Santa is my favorite. He is so "real" and cute as a button. Ava was in awe the entire time; I'm not sure if she was scared or just thinking, "what the heck is going on?" Not only were there alot of people, Santa and Mrs. Clause were joined by four elves who took it upon themselves to make several attempts at entertaining the crowd.
I tried to take a picture of Ava with Santa in the background, but after asking Ava to look at the camera and say cheese, this is all I got of her. She was quite intrigued!
Here she is making friends and grooving to some music. The next picture is Santa and Mrs. Clause jamming to music, too, right there in the food court. LOL!
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Ava's potty training experience sounds just about like Jake's. He had 3 days of accidents and then by Thursday he was dry. Hopefully, she won't regress, but if she does, remember that it passes, too. :) Yay for a new play-doh set, too!
That sleeping photo with the baby is just too precious! Ava just gets cuter with everyday!
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