Potty Training

So, Alex is in the middle of potty training which is going very well I must say. I have very mixed feelings about all of it though. There is this side of me (the much larger side) that is letting a huge sigh of relief because of the hundreds of dollars spent on diapers and wipes. Also my nose is relieved not to have to endure any more changings! Then there is this other side of me that is feeling a bit melancholy at the idea of my baby not being a baby anymore. See, we are not planning to adopt any more kids so Alex is my baby. I don't think it matters if you have 2 kids or 20, the youngest will always be momma's baby. The diaper seems to be the final stage of a baby before they cross over to being a big kid. First they ditch the pacifier (or at least I think they should!) then goes the bottles, then the last thing are the diapers. Pretty soon he'll be in a big boy bed and out of his crib too. I went through all of this with Samantha but it's really getting to me more with Alex. It's both a celebration and a mourning for me. Pretty much just a celebration for Andy! We love you baby Alex just like we're going to love big boy Alex!