Potty Training Twins

   We have been in this potty training thing for quite some time now and I must say it is not easy!! You might think them watching each other may help but no it doesn't. There are two butts to wipe, double the dirty underwear, and double the wet laundry to do. Now you might be thinking oh great this is going to suck and take forever and there's nothing I can do to make it better. WRONG! We started by getting the boys used to the potty, so in the evening we had them sit on the potty before bath and just before bed. Now they didn't go but they sat on it and were not afraid of it. Also after having them go occasionally before bath and before bed we slowly started naked time. This worked best in the morning so that they weren't too tired to pay attention. Also about every half hour or so I would have them try to go potty.  I made a big deal about going in the potty and being such a big boy and it definitely helps having 2 toilets for them as they both have to go at the exact same time ALL the time!! At first we offered a jelly bean for peeing in the potty and part of a rice chocolate bar for #2. Now they get high 5's and a sucker if they go. Finally, after 7 months ,I know forever, we had our first day accident free!!! They do the best if we are out and about rather than at home playing outside. Potty training twins can seem like you are getting no where because accidents happen especially because there are two different kids so you are always busy with one.

Tattoos....touchy I know!

do you think tattoos matter to them?

    I've heard many things about my tattoos from many people. To be honest, Most of what I hear is negative I have nine tattoos and have many more planned. My children adore each one they think they are the coolest things. However there's one thing that needs to be addressed, parenting. I don't care if you chose to formula feed or breast feed, if you spank or do time out. Those are your choices and no one else's. I'm talking about the stigma that tattooed parents aren't good parents...it's a load of shit. If I have 200 tattoos or if I had zero tattoos I would still parent my children the very best I could! I have literally been told "By you having tattoos you are a horrible parent and a sinner." Now as for the sinner part, you can believe what you want religiously that's your business but I refuse to let people be so ignorant as to think my tattoos change how I parent my kids. If anything, they show my kiddos not to judge based on appearances. We have a friend who is covered in tattoos looks like he'd be a mean guy and not care at all. WRONG! He has a heart of gold no matter what is on his skin, this applies to other people as well. There are bad people with tattoos yes, are there bad people without tattoos? Yes. There are also good people with tattoos and without them. Skin is just skin!! Well that's my rant for today. Enjoy your weekend!!