Before I get to the Christmas update, I’m excited to share that Cooper has pooped and peed in the toilet! I never thought I would get excited about this, but for not really trying to potty train, this is pretty big. The poop was more about preventing having to disinfect the tub and toys again, but he did let me know he was getting ready to go and then pointed to the toilet. The pee was the same thing, getting ready to pee in the tub and he let me know and pointed to the toilet. He was very surprised to do both in the toilet and he thought the peeing was a little weird, especially because he wouldn’t keep it pointed down and I think he got more pee down his leg and on his hands than in the toilet.
Now that he understands pooping in the toilet anytime he hears Charlotte fart, he scowls at her and then starts whining/grunting and pointing at her butt. Then he brings a diaper over and tries to put it on her. We think it’s hysterical! As for Charlotte, she hates being wet and dirty, and likes to sit on the toilet, but hasn’t made the connection of going in the toilet like Cooper has.
Okay, now for Christmas. The kids woke up bright and early at 6 am. I guess they really couldn’t wait to get started! I got all the lights on and cameras ready (which I forgot to change all my settings back to normal, since I had been messing with them to learn the camera…not so great pictures, darn!) and then had them come downstairs. Usually they race down on their bellies, but since they could see all the presents and doll bassinet and high chair, they didn’t know what to think.
Asking why his monkey/baby is in the bassinet
Checking out the high chair and bassinet
Cooper quickly understood unwrapping presents and got so excited about ripping all the paper off. Charlotte wanted to play with one or two toys while Cooper ripped all the paper off.
Running from one half opened gift to another
Charlotte having fun in her new jammies 
Everyone checking out the new basketball hoop for the tub 
Charlotte VERY excited about the balls and basketball hoop 
Cooper loved all the Little People toys, and especially liked this broom and little man. I think he tried to sweep every part of the house with the miniature broom. He pretends a lot now and it’s so fun to watch him!
Of course they wanted me to put every present together as they opened it. When we went down to San Diego to visit Jason and Erin, we didn’t bring many toys with us. Jason pulled out Connect Four and they LOVED it. So I figured it could be a great game to grow with them, providing we don’t lose the pieces!
And for the big present, the kitchen! We didn’t end up getting a wood one, because we found a nice plastic one on Craigslist for $100, and we got the baby bassinet and high chair for free with it! Too good of deal to pass up. They had a blast exploring it, and they still play with it a ton. They pretend to cook, eat, drink, and do dishes. Charlotte loves putting her milk in the microwave or the fridge, and Cooper loves pushing all the buttons and playing with the pots and pans.
Discovering it behind the curtains
Of course the microwave is the first thing to explore…he always plays with the real one.
Yes, Cooper, there’s even a phone!
They finally start opening everything up and exploring.
Cooper does the dishes
Charlotte eventually got bored and went back to her MagnaDoddle she opened on Christmas Eve. 
The next day after picking up the missing package from our old apartment building, they opened their tools from family in NC. We put everything in a bucket and they both jumped in. Cooper loves putting the end of the real working drill bit in his mouth and spinning it around. Charlotte was upset because Cooper got in after her.
Once she got out, Cooper got to work. 
Cooper and another very expressive look. His feelings are always written all over his face (just like mommy!)
Chris and I had a very good Christmas as well. I mentioned I got a Kindle and surprisingly LOVE it! I never thought I would enjoy it so much, since I love reading real books so much. It really is pretty cool, very simple, and convenient. I got some super comfy PJ’s (thanks family in NC!) and a Snuggie! Here is Chris modeling it for me while playing basketball with Charlotte. He looks like some kind of religious man here, especially with the star above his head!
Chris got about 75% Tarheel related gifts. Even Scout got a Tarheel collar. His favorite was apparently the Mr. Potato Head since he took a picture of it.
All in all, a great holiday!
We’ve already taken down the tree, so now I need to change the blog to New Year’s!
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