The Cutest Illini fans Ever!

Olivia and her cousin Lexie Rae, Rockin' out the matching Cheerleading uniforms!

New Family Picture/ Olivia 2 yr Pics

BRING ON THE FALL!!!

Fall Greetings!

From the Abrahams

Olivia's 17 month & Easter Photos

Homemade Pedialyte

Hey Mommy friends!! I don't know about your little ones, but Olivia goes through pedialyte like it is nobodys business! And as many of you may be introducing your little guys or girls to new foods daily, potty issues may occur. Pedialyte is EXPENSIVE!! I have found a great recipe for the cheap at home version that you can put in your used pedialyte or milk jugs! It is good in the fridge for 3 days! FYI Most pedialyte is only good for 48 hours!

Ingredients
2 QUARTS WATER
1 TSP.BAKING SODA
1 TSP. SALT
7 TBSP. SUGAR
*1 PK OF Unsweetened KOOL-AID (ANY FLAVOR)

(you may use pre sweetened Kool Aid, but leave out 7 tbls of sugar in this instance)

Directions
BRING WATER TO BOIL
STIR IN BAKING SODA, SALT, AND SUGAR
UNTIL DISSOLVED
ADD KOOL-AID FOR TASTE AND COLOR
KOOL-AID IS OPTIONAL
LET IT COOL
STORE UNUSED PORTIONS IN FRIDGE

Snow Days

Olivia played in the snow and was able to enjoy it for the first time ever. Sadly, this may be the last time this winter that she will have snow to play in. BUT, she had a great time, and managed to not get any snow down her snow suit. She was so cute might I add!

Potty Training

THE TIME HAS COME for Olivia to get outta diapers!

If you look at all the internet articles and see so many different methods on how to potty train your kid it is hard to choose one. We have decided to just do what seems right for her. I am having underpants made for her because they don't make them small enough for her. If anyone knows where I could find some that are reasonably prices, please let me know! But even with easy ups she is doing really well.

Day 1:

4 pees in the potty

1 wet/dirty diaper

Day 2:

Woke with dry diaper!

3 pees in the potty

so far only 1 slightly wet diaper from sleeping through church!

As of right now she is recieving praise and rewards of stickers (Tinkerbell of course!) or small pieces of chocolate. She is so proud everytime she uses the potty! I am so proud of my baby! I am not going to rush her but getting out of diapers will definitly be a plus!

UPDATE: Olivia did #2 in her potty! Only potty training for less than 36 hours! So proud!