I caught Rascal’s dreaded bug. Am sitting here shivering with fever. But, there’s NEWS to be told. And, there are pictures to be shared. Pictures for which you will THANK me profusely in the comments and maybe even send presents. (I could really use a new pair of Lululemons — otherwise, cash is fine.)
EXTRA EXTRA! THE MONKEY PEED IN THE TOILET! THE MONKEY PEED IN THE TOILET! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
We here at The Cheaty Monkey (that’s “CheATy” — not “CheEKy”) are thrilled to announce that THE Cheaty Monkey herself peed in the toilet today!
She was being crazy all day, Gorgeouses. Just LOOK at what she did to her ROOM while I was feeding the Rascal….

When she FINALLY realized no amount of ransacking would lure me from the Rascal, she tried asking me for a potty training session: “C’I poddy train, Maaaaama?” With that, of course, I JUMPED off my sickbed and ran to the washroom. Lifted monkey onto the toilet. Scrambled around her room for the coveted “potty” book. AS I was walking back to the washroom, I heard, “whzzzzzzzzzzzz”!!!! She was peeing! And, not just a hesitant little tinkle. A FULL BLOWN WHZZZZZZZ!!!
I jumped for joy — so high that my boobs smacked me in the face on the way down.
The monkey wanted her prize immediately, of course. Not chocolate. Not “any toy you want in the whole toystore.” Not a sticker or magnet or even “TV on mama’s bed.” But…a CHECK MARK!?

Feel free to steal this button. Only because I’m feeling generous…. Do it, quick, before I change my mind. Harrrr!
Yeah, the kid is all over this chart….

…and the butterfly wings…. Those dang sparkles are all over my house. I love sparkles, though.
Yes, she will do anything for “a markit” (her word for “check mark”).
So, we’re on our way to life without GAWDAWFUL fumey poop removal. We are on our way.
She peed on the floor twice after that
After that, she lay down on my bed with mittens for socks….

PICTURES YOU WILL THANK ME AND CHANGE THE MONKEY’S POOPIE DIAPIES FOR
It’s all about MINDEN today (and every day), Gorgeouses! I get requests for pics of him all the time — so much so that the girls are getting a wee bit jealous (not THOSE GIRLS, pervs!)….

Obnoxious MARGE!

Unfortunate Tigger…. And, the monkey in her “shopping hat” (huh?).
But, whatevs, they’ll get over it. Check it: The Many Faces of Minden Exhibition….

Hungry….

Mid-groom….

Mid-lick….

Entitled….

Paws….

LIP!!!
Have a great weekend! And, don’t forget to check ZEE GOSSEEP!












































Kristen said, April 11th, 2008 at 12:08 am
So sorry you’re sick! Ack. Hope it passes quickly. And such an exciting day for your Monkey, yay girl! Here is to many more pee on the potty days ahead. And far less on the floor.
Have a wonderful weekend Haley, take care of yourself.
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Renee said, April 11th, 2008 at 12:39 am
DD & I think you should tell Monkey that if she is gonna pee on the floor that she needs to do it on the spot where you’ve put down some newspaper. LOL! Glad she went in the potty for you. Maybe she needs a bigger chart?
sorry you’re sick…hope it passes quickly.
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PJ said, April 11th, 2008 at 1:58 am
Aw, I just adore you and your family, and your stories about you and your family, including ALL of the kitties. Congrats on the potty success – hope it continues without a hitch. And for goodness sakes, take care of yourself!
p.s. love the shopping hat
Erika said, April 11th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Punkin and I loved all the kitty pictures, as usual! He said, “Tat! Mooowwww.”
SHE PEED IN THE POTTY!! That is so exciting! Now it is only a matter of time! Punkin pees for Mermaid and Nemo stickers. Sometimes….
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SciFi Dad said, April 11th, 2008 at 6:20 am
Yay Monkey! Yay!
(And, accidents are part of the process… you’ve got to commit to the process, at least during the day, if she’s ever going to figure it out.)
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ali said, April 11th, 2008 at 6:50 am
just think now that you know about check marks you are golden….eat your veggies for check marks, pick up your toys for check marks, do the dishes for check marks…ok maybe she’s a little young for that last one…
lucky you Will only peed for matchbox cars, check marks are much cheaper!
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Ginny said, April 11th, 2008 at 7:41 am
Way to go monkey, very exciting. You will definitely have some ups and downs, it’s all part of it! My first one was pee trained by 3.5 yrs (poo was a whole different monster!) and my second she was just ready and done by 3 but she had the older sister to copy! And charts are awesome! My 5 yr old digs the charts!!
I love Monkey’s room BTW. It’s gorj (tee hee)! I’ve been searching high and low to find each of my girls a bed like that but it has to be relatively cheap (i.e 100-200 bucks!). We finally found a pretty decent bed on craigslist so I’m going to paint it up, hope it looks good!
And I love the minden pics. My all time fav one though is crazy minden, you posted it recently!!
Multi-tasking Mommy said, April 11th, 2008 at 7:55 am
I’m so sorry to hear that you are sick, that is NO fun! There must be a nasty bug going around cuz 2/3 of us have it too.
Hey?! Your boobs hit you in the face? Impressive! Hehe!
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JMC said, April 11th, 2008 at 8:11 am
That is AWESOME! The peeing thing, not you being sick. Feel better, and YAY Monkey!
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Cyndi said, April 11th, 2008 at 8:40 am
My son loved the pictures. He started chattering at the computer.
Way to go Monkey!
Feel better soon.
Mel said, April 11th, 2008 at 8:52 am
too freak’n funny ALL of it….what is it about Minden…all others just look ordinary (not that they are not cute) he just has pusinility!!
LAVENDULA said, April 11th, 2008 at 9:04 am
yay for monkey!marge scares me.but look at tigger letting monkey put clothes on her.and miaaaoowww minden i love minden hes such a star! hope you feel better soon Haley.
ali said, April 11th, 2008 at 10:46 am
“I jumped for joy — so high that my boobs smacked me in the face on the way down.”
my most favorite thing you have ever written.
yay for the monkey!
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Gwen said, April 11th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I am so jealous. I can’t wait for the boy to actually take an interest. He will sometimes but nothing at all consistent.
Yay Monkey!
I am so sorry you are sick. We had about three weeks of the flu in our house and I am just getting the laundry finished now.
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Anne said, April 11th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
I am so delighted for you! I remember when the year I potty trained my son. I was so proud about that I listed it in that year’s annual Christmas Letter. Yes sir, my husband may have received his prestigious MBA from the Lalley School of Management at Rensselaer Polytech but… I POTTY TRAINED A 2 YEAR OLD! THAT was the really excitement!
Everyone should cheer a wee bit for me today as well. I finally got my newly designed Got My Kids Mississauga website up live. Including it’s own business related blog. http://www.gotmykids.com/mississauga for those who are interested.
But my real pride an joy is my new personal blog. This one’s for ME! No more work stuff! I am really excited so please stop by and check it out.
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Kar said, April 11th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Sorry you’re sick. Congrats on your big day of potty training!
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JavaChick said, April 11th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Good for Monkey. Lots of cute pics today! Think my fave is Minden’s Paws photo.
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WeightingGame said, April 12th, 2008 at 9:13 am
congrats on the toilet success! I don’t even have kids and I want that “Will pee for check marks” sign. And the fairy wings.
I just saw a story about this crazy two-at-a-time toilet – maybe a birthday present for the kids? http://www.wiserep.com/productDetails.php?id=5769
Bizarre!
Teena in Toronto said, April 12th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
That’s awesome that the Monkey peed in the toilet! I can’t believe I just said that. Ha!
Awesome pix of the kitties! Minden, though, is such a ham!
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Karen MEG said, April 12th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Whoooottttt!!!! Yay Monkey!
Hope mommy feels better soon though.
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Chris said, April 12th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Mittens For Socks is a great band name. Congrats on the peeing!
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Catty Gramma Teri said, April 13th, 2008 at 9:53 am
That was waaaaaaaaaaay too many pussy shots for me! You bad girl!
The mittens for socks picture, though! THAT was the single most darling picture I’ve seen of the Monkey!
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Bronnie said, April 13th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
oh yay!! very exciting for you guys. toilet training has to be one of the toughest things to do, but at least she’s willing!
Love the photo of the mittens on her feet.. hehe.
Hope you get better soon!
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