The things kids say

I have been sitting here thinking about the things that come out of our 5 year old's mouth. I think at 5 kids don't have a filter, this is definitely something you learn. Now, I will be the first to say that in my family we tend to speak our minds, and the problem occurs at a younger age with each generation. I am a prime example that sometimes I speak my mind and then think later - "Maybe I should not have said that" - but it is too late at that point. 2 things that still strike me as funny are:

Mommy when I am grown up you will be old - Yes Nettie, I will.
Mommy - (as she is putting on lip gloss) look you can put it on your lips and then use this to shove up the buggers. Note to all reading this - NEVER use Nettie's lip gloss, you have NO idea where it has been .

What a difference 3 years makes

So it is amazing to say, but the Wismer household is working out way to a diaper free world. Now this does not come without some messes, and some tears, on both John's part and mine, but it is true. Over the last week, I have stayed home with John (as well as our neice Lily) and have been potty training John. I don't remember Nettie being as difficult, and I was sure on Friday that John was not ready, but somehow over Saturday and Sunday he has turned a corner. I am still keeping my fingers crossed on continued success, but so far he is doing well. Thanks to Ben and his pushing me and John, I think I would have stopped if not for him. Nettie has been a supportive big sister, getting (and taking) jelly beans, clapping, and allowing Mom and Dad to take extra time.