Update

 The kids are doing well, here in Alaska. They are tired. The sun stays high in the sky and even though I put them in bed early they don't sleep too well and wake up early. Going to try give them a nap today. They LOVE, LOVE, LOVE VBS and all the kids.

We see changes in the kids almost on a daily basis right now. They are thinking more and more and trying new things and getting more creative. Little Guy tried to manipulate me for the first time - at least a real obvious, well thought out manipulation. I counted that as progress in that he was THINKING! His ideas didn't work, mind you.  I'm holding the reigns real tight now and will let them loose inch by inch as I see them growing capable, but for now....... ! Little Missy's middle name is manipulation. She been thinking this way for awhile. She is impulsive so that's where I hold her in tight. THINK before you act what the consequences of your actions might be.  Consistency, consistency, consistency - that's where it's at right now, along with the love and patience.

The bathroom issue is almost a non-issue anymore. He still wets his pants 3 or 4 times a day and she doesn't want to go poop, but the day doesn't have to revolve around the toilet anymore. Whew! THANK YOU, LORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I think it helped to get away from home and to see that no matter where we are the requirements are the same and they've let the battle go. (At least for now.)

Well, the day begins. I'm posting all our Alaska pictures on the other blog.