do it self

Rose has reached the independent stage.  Everything she does is "do it self!".  Walking down the stairs, getting a snack, putting on clothes, etc.  She is the most adamant about climbing into her own car seat and then doing it up herself, which for safety reasons, we obviously don't let her do.  Big problems ensue.  If only she'd gain some toileting indepence! At this age Paige was fully potty trained day and night.  Poor Rose.  We're focusing on "potty training" Scout now instead.  Rose will have to wait.  She doesn't have nearly as much interest in it as Paige did anyway, so maybe she's not ready.  Actually, since we;ve been home a lot with new puppy I have let her wear underwear a few times.  She has either held it or had an accident.  But a good start.  We have created a potty chart in the bathroom too and have some stickers on hand.  She is/was excited about the chart and will sit on the potty, but will just hold it in. She's the most excited about the prospect of using toilet paper.

Speaking of doing it self, we have been picking up the dog poo after every incedent so no one inadvertantly steps in it.  I said to Paige, "I better go pick that up", to which she replied, "Awwww, why don't I ever get to pick it up?".  Seriously??