The Washing and Sun Halo

We have been working hard on self-reliance in regards to the toilet. Owen is doing wonderful telling us when he needs to go and even better, starting to go to the toilet on his own. We are letting him decide between big boy undies or a night-time diaper. He choses the big boy undies everytime and has very few nighttime accidents. I'm very proud of his progress! Even more rewarding is the confidence I see building in my big boy!

However Yesterday brought a new first.... Owen headed to the bathroom and took care of business. It became very quiet so I went to check on him. As parents know, quiet can be good, but commonly means mischief is afoot. When I went in the bathroom, he proudly exclaimed, "I got all the bubbles off!" with his hands dripping with water. I was really confused where he rinsed off the bubbles and where the water came from since the bathroom faucet was OFF. Then it hit me.... The toilet.

I calmly asked Owen where he got the water. He hesitantly answered from the toilet. I was desperate not to yell at him for washing his hands because he technically did, just in the toilet.... Not so good. BUT thankfully he had flushed prior to The Washing. Phew!

I suggested we wash again in the sink and explained how we don't put our hands in the toilet. The Washing only happens in the sink.

I am beginning to strongly believe in embracing the imperfections. The trials and errors of our children are shaping their minds, behaviors, and overall self. I am by no means perfect. So why should I expect perfection from them? Not everyday goes smoothly but I continue to try - a very important lesson I hope to model for Owen and Riley.



Owen's expression correlated quite well for The Washing.

Also yesterday around 11am I was with some ladies at the club house for a quick gathering. We all went outside into the blazing heat to see the beautiful rainbow circling the sun! I snapped this picture with my phone thinking how rare and unique it was.


Turns out this is an actual occurrence in nature. From my research online and comparing images, I think it was a sun halo which is different from a sundog. Regardless, it was very cool and spiked my curiosity, a little science for the day.

Ciao!

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