MISSION: Potty training twins! Almost complete.

Phew! It literally feels like I began potty training my twin sons a bajillion years ago! I told myself when we started that I wasn't going to stress out because there's nothing more frustrating than trying to potty train little ones who aren't ready. Little by little they showed signs of readiness like taking their diapers off right after they peed, wanting to be changed immediately after pooping, and they showed a lot of interest in peeing outdoors in the grass and such whenever they were diaper-less! (I guess that's a boy thing!)

So we got a small potty. I tried it in the bathroom but that didn't work because I keep the bathroom door closed so they won't go in there all day and mess around. So we put the potty in the kitchen where it was more visible and accessible to them and they began to use it much more.

We finally got to the point where they were in underwear all the time at home. So I took the plunge and started putting them in underwear for short car rides. Well, they weren't ready for that. Every time they would just pee in the car seat, regardless of whether they had just peed or not. So we went back to diapers when we were out.

Eventually we tried underwear in the car again recently and they have really taken to it. I do remind them constantly "don't pee in your underwear" and they have really seemed to get it this time.

Now our last and hardest phase is getting them to not pee during the night. Mason has been waking up dry every morning and even wakes up at night to use the potty if he needs to. Spencer on the other hand pees throughout the night and if I don't wake him before his morning pee then he leaks all over the sheets and wakes up because of it.

So far we've tried everything. The latest is keeping him in an overstuffed Duo Diaper and making sure to wake him before he wakes up on his own. I also think I need to cut back on how much liquids I give him the evening before. They both literally drink ALL day long.

Anyhow, it's been a long road but I think we're almost there. They will be 4yrs old in October and by then I am sure they'll be fully trained. (knock on wood)

How's it going for you all? Any advice? I've always heard it's harder to potty train boys than girls and I think that's proving to be true for us.

Feeling the Luck of the Irish today? Enter our St. Patty's Giveaway!

I hope you're all feeling lucky today! We've decided to honor St. Patricks Day with a 24 Hour Giveaway & Sale!

Head on over to our FaceBook Page and upload a photo of your baby in their cutest green diaper! Two lucky mamas will be chosen to win $10.00 Gift Certificates to Earth Angels Diaper Co.! The cuter the better! Giveaway ends at Midnight tonight and winners will be announced tomorrow.

What else? Order today from Earth Angels Diaper Co and if your order contains anything GREEN then you are eligible to use Coupon Code GREEN for 10% off your entire order!

We hope you're feeling lucky today! Luck of the Irish to ya!

Three Day Sale @ Earth Angels diaper Co. starts now!

Good morning! I'd like to announce the details of our fabulous 3-day sale at Earth Angels Diaper Co! This Sunday through Tuesday, March 14-16th, we've got some great deals going on.

• Purchase $50 or more in Thirsties products and receive a FREE Thirsties Diaper Duffel
• All US orders over $50 Ship for FREE
• GAD pockets on Clearance
• Cloth Diaper Trial Program
• Gift Registry & More!

Plus, during our 3-day Sale all orders will ship with a 5 load sample of Charlies Soap as well as samples of Sammy's Wipe Solution!

Diapers made with loving care....by a robot! Not!

Just had to share that I came across this video on How Disposable Diapers are made. All that kept going through my mind was the thought that at least all cloth diapers are still made by hand. Some may be made in a larger sew shop but at least people are still employed to do the job and in most cases our modern cloth diapers are still being sewn by fellow moms.

This video just gives you that inside peek at all the plastic and polymer that go into the disposable diapers and a glimpse at how much energy is really consumed in their production.

Winner of Pimp Your Stash #19 is......Jill! Congratulations!

Congratulations Jill, comment #29! You win the Thirsties Booty Luster Duo! One 4oz & one 8oz bottle, perfect for at home and in the diaper bag! Thanks so much for entering and thank you to Thirsties for sponsoring another great giveaway!

Fluff in the Spotlight! Thirsties *New* Booty Luster Bottom Cleaner!

Thirsties has done it again! They've managed to come out with yet another fabulous product to add to their already awesome lineup.

Their new Booty Luster bottom cleaner is awesome and the perfect accessory for any cloth diapering mom.

Features:

• A completely non-toxic, non-irritating solution
• 100% biodegradable
• Custom formulated by a chemist especially for use in cleaning your baby's diaper area
• Designed to help loosen waste, thoroughly cleanse, and gently moisturize your baby's skin
• Restores skin's natural barrier against bacteria
• Soothes skin and helps prevent diaper rash
• Dries completely clean; will not leave residue
• Made in the USA
  

Description:

Thirsties Booty Luster is blended by hand in small batches, using flowers, plants, resins, and high quality organic ingredients. Each component of our wipes solution has been carefully selected to not only clean your baby's diaper area, but to soothe and moisturize, as well. And perhaps most importantly, the properties of Thirsties Booty Luster actually help to restore the natural barrier your baby needs to protect him/herself from harmful, rash-inducing bacteria. Use Thirsties Booty Luster at every diaper change to clean thoroughly--yet gently, to moisturize, and to help protect your baby from diaper rash.

Use:
Shake bottle vigorously and admire the swirling luster! Add 2-4 sprays to your baby's soiled diaper area and wipe clean with Thirsties® Fab Wipes.

For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

Ingredients:
Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, water-based Extract of Coconut, Honey, Grapeseed Extract, traces of Glycerin, Avocado Oil, Humectant Moisturizers, and other Organic Ingredients.

Thirsties Booty Luster is free of petroleum, alcohols, animal products, parabens, sulfates, DPGs, or any dilutants; nor are any of our products ever tested on animals.

MADE IN THE USA

Want to try some Booty Luster? Enter this week's Pimp Your Stash and you could win (2) bottles!

(CLOSED) Pimp Your Stash #19 - Thirsties *New* Booty Luster ENDS (03-05-10)

This week's Pimp Your Stash Winner will receive a (2) Bottles {1-8oz & 1-4oz.} of Thirsties New Booty Luster and is sponsored by Thirsties! Booty Luster is a fabulous new product that makes changing diapers a breeze! Simply spray onto your babe's bum during a diaper change and wipe clean with Thirsties Fab Wipes!

This weeks mandatory question for your first entry is "Do you use cloth wipes? If so, what's your preferred wipe solution or bottom spray?"

Guidelines for Entry
-In order to participate in our weekly contest and validate all extra entries you must first answer the weekly question.

-Please, be sure to be logged into your email account when you post your comment for us to be able to contact you if you win (that is with the option called OpenID). If you have a blog, be sure to be logged into the account linked to your blog for an easier way to contact you....

-Each contest runs from Sunday 12am to Friday 9pm.

-Winners are chosen using random.org, notified on Saturdays and winners name also posted on Blog.

-Winners have 7 days from contest end to claim their prize.

-Participation is open to mamas and papas worldwide! Anyone and everyone is welcome to join in the fun, however we are not responsible for lost packages and prizes that do not reach their destination will not be replaced.

-How to earn extra entries:
* (1) Become a FAN of Earth Angels Diaper Co. on FaceBook
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* (1) Subscribe to our New Newsletter
* (1) Join DD on Flickr & add photos! 1 entry for each photo, up to 5 per week.
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* (3) Advertise our Giveaway in your blog, facebook, forums or website (post with your comment the direct link where you posted about it).
* (10) Contribute an Article, Product Review or relevant story regarding Cloth Diapering. 10 extra entries are given for contributions submitted during the week of the contest. (Please do not contribute articles that were already published elsewhere.)
* (1) Comment to any post on the Diaper Discussions Blog (one entry per each comment)
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Good Luck!!