This is the 3rd time I have gone through this since becoming a mom.
One would think it would get easier with every child.
Oh how I wish!
My little Alexander is by far the hardest trainee I’ve had.
Don’t get me wrong, he will go on the potty every time you take him BUT
He will also pee in his Pull-Up and come running to tell you instead of telling you he has to go potty first AND
HE WILL NOT POOP ON THE POTTY!
I’m at a loss.
I don’t know what else to do.
He’s 3 and starts Preschool in September.
Preschool that we have already started paying for.
Preschool that he HAS TO be potty trained to attend.
I have really tried everything with this kiddo.
I’ve bribed him with toys, stickers, candy, Buzz Lightyear and Cars Pull-Ups and even all kinds of cool underwear with all of his favorite characters on them.
Not to mention the AWESOME Buzz Lightyear and Elmo potty seats and the nice comfy potty chair.
My oldest, Zack, was by far the easiest to potty train and was wearing the big boy undies by the time he was 2 and the Libby was all set before she turned 3 and now this little man is just giving me a run for my money!
I just don’t know what else to do but am open to any and all suggestions from all of my other bloggy friends.
All posts by Anne Younger
Chicken Bruschetta Pasta
Ingredients
-20oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
-2/3 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
-1/4 tsp garlic powder
-1 tub Philadelphia Original Cooking Creme
-1 tub Philadelphia Savory Garlic Cooking Creme
-2 cups grape tomatoes
-4 cups hot cooked mini farfalle (bow tie pasta)
-4 fresh basil leaves, torn
Directions
Cook chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. While cooking sprinkle with garlic powder.
Add chicken broth and cook for 3 minutes.
Add both tubs of cooking creme and tomatoes and mix together.
Add pasta and stir together making sure everything is smothered in sauce.
Top with basil.
Enjoy!
Disclaimer: This recipe was originally shared by Kraft however we changed it to meet our needs.
Creamy Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
-1lb. beef sirloin steak, cut into strips (we used Black Angus stew meat)
-1/2 cup chopped onions
-1 tbsp butter
-1/2lb fresh mushrooms sliced
-1/4 tsp. pepper
-1- 10 oz tub of Philadelphia Original Cooking Creme
-1/3 cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth
-2 cups hot cooked noodles
-1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Cook meat and onions in a large nonstick skillet on medium heat until done. Remove from skillet and drain. Cover and keep warm.
Add butter to skillet and melt, add mushrooms and pepper and cook until mushrooms are tender.
Add cooking creme, cook and stir until well blended.
Add meat to sauce and stir in broth.
Add freshly cooked egg noodles to sauce and mix well.
Sprinkle with parsley
Enjoy!
Disclaimer: This recipe was originally posted on Kraft’s web site however we changed it meet our families needs.
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The ABC’s of Annie
Since I am having a bad case of writer’s block, I thought I would give you a chance to learn a little bit more about me.
So here you have it, the ABC’s of Annie
Age: 32
Bed size: Queen
Chore you hate: Laundry
Dogs: Not until we move and then we will have at least 2!
Essential start of your day: Coffee
Fave color: Purple
Gold or silver: Silver
Height: 5’10”
Instruments I play: None
Job title: HBIC of The Megalomaniac Family
Kids: Zack 12, Libby 10.5 and TateTot 3
Live: Green Bay WI
Mom’s name: Mary
Nicknames: Belle
Overnight hospital stays: Birth of my children, and a few other for strange pain.
Pet peeve: People who stop by unannounced.
Right or left handed: Left
Siblings: 1 sister
Time you wake up: Depends on the day, what time I went to bed and how tired my husband is.
Veg you dislike: Peas
What makes you run late: My kids
X-rays you have had done: You name it, it’s been X-rayed.
Yummy food you make: All of it because I made it!
Zoo Animal, favorite: Elephants!!!
Why don’t you join the fun and do your own ABCs. I would love to get to know you better.