The Potty

We've officially begun potty training at our house. After a few weeks of the shiny new potty chair being scary, Semira gladly sat down on it yesterday and used it for the first time! Yay Semira!!! Unfortunately, she wasn't in the mood for a repeat later in the day. But I'm counting this as a major victory!

I know every kid goes through this phase, but she'd also decided now that she likes to be naked. I don't mind the clothes coming off so much. It's the diaper/pull-ups that are the problem. I spent a ridiculous amount of time last night asking her to put her pants back on. I tried to ask her to go sit on the potty if she really wanted to pull her pants down. But she happily told me no, ignored me, or went into the other room where I couldn't see her take them off. It was a very fun game. For her. Thankfully no accidents on the floor that I noticed. The same can't be said for Grandma's house this weekend...

Any seasoned parents out there have tips for potty-training a little girl?

Diva

Posing at the mall with her new 'Hollywood Baby' sunglasses.
"Mom, you should have dressed me in pants today!"

The cutest little girl in the cutest clothes ever.

"Gamma Gappa" and Fossil Rim

Semira's new grandma and grandpa came to visit for a week at the end of June. We had a very nice time, and Semira really enjoyed having them around. She couldn't stop talking about "Gamma Gappa." In the photo above she's helping her dad escort "Gamma" to the car.

We spent the early morning of July 4 at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center doing their Crack o Dawn Tour. Semira thought the animals were really neat. Except the ostrich... she was scary. We got to feed European red deer and giraffes by hand, and the ostriches took food we put on the side of the bus. If you've never been there, consider a trip!

Mommy and Semira feeding a giraffe!!!

" Giraffe? Giraffe? Giraffe? Giraffe? Giraffe? Giraffe?..."

Feeding the European red deer.

Dad and Semira watching the white rhinos.

Mom and Semira in front of our tour bus.

More cute Semira photos

Semira in the pool with upside down goggles. And Aunt Merritt.
Not entirely sure the water is warm enough.

Doing her nails.

Blowing on her nails.

Semira and mommy.

More photos from wedding weekend... I love this little girl! So does the rest of the family.