Politics and Potty Training

Although I'm afraid this may be as premature as President Bush dressed in flight gear standing on the deck of an Aircraft Carrier, after five days I feel like we are super close to being able to say Mission Accomplished!

We started on Monday, and by yesterday morning I was just about ready to give up. But ever since then we've had no accidents, 2 self-initiated trips to the potty, and a dry nap and nighttime (don't know about nap yet today, but I'm really hopeful!) This is half of what has contributed to my fantastic mood today...
Last diaper on Monday.
First time in training underwear on Monday.
Big Boy Underwear! (Yes, when I gave him the reward of the big boy underwear, he wasn't interested in putting them on his bottom. He's convinced that the head is where you put these things. Hopefully this will resolve itself.)

f

The other reason for my jubilant mood is McCain's veep pick. I am STOKED about this woman, Governor Palin. I truly can't think of a better choice for this race (well, maybe Condi, but she was never interested.) I LOVE that there is indeed a woman on the ticket this time around and that she is on my side. At first blush she seems absolutely perfect.

f

I've been listening to talk radio all day to see if my reaction was shared by the masses, and I can tell you that the base is absolutely on fire about this choice. For the first time since McCain was chosen, people are actually excited about this race. I know that's true for me. I'm going to start paying attention, but not because I have to like I thought it was going to be. I can't wait to see Governor Palin in action against Senator Biden.

f

Their reaction to her today was perfect. Guys, you may want to be careful with the whole "lack of experience" argument. That's going to be a hard sell for "I voted present."

f

Now I'm totally looking forward to next week, and maybe even the next few months. I'll echo McCain's own words to Senator Obama... "Senator, job well done!"