Hallelujah, we have big girl underwear!!!

I have waited a verrrry long time to post this but after a whole week with only one accident, I can now officially declare my Hannah "potty-trained" and somewhat ready for preschool!  Whew, that is a load off my mind.  I can make no claim toward this achievement as Hannah made a sudden decision in the midst of a DOUBLE ear infection last week.  Now, if it were me, I think I'd be a little more prone to wetting my pants if both of my ears were infected and I felt really cruddy but my Hannah continues to surprise and amaze!  I do think that I will hold off on dropping her at school until summer but I am looking forward to some precious free time in 3 more months.  We're all very impatient for warmer weather now that April is almost here but the gals had a blast hunting for eggs at Riley's friend Olivia's house yesterday even in the chilly rain.  I am very excited for spring to arrive with our first Easter in the new house, soccer and playtime at the Tots Park!  Oh - in other big news - Riley is getting orthodontic work done to prepare her upper jaw for future braces.  She's taking it well considering the ban on gum, taffy and all sticky candy right before Easter.  The best part is that it's all happening on the roof of her mouth, so her smile will look the same for now.  Riley also got a no cavities report from the dentist today and an amazingly wonderful report card on Wednesday!  Her teacher tells us that she's reading at a mid-third grade level and is doing so well that she's practically ready for 4th grade!!  We are beyond proud of our kids this week.  Life is good.