Adventures in Potty Training: Part One
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Adventures in Potty Training: Part One

tony and enzo

Nicole and I decided it was time to go full bore with the whole potty training adventure with Tony yesterday. We had been telling him for a couple of weeks that once his diapers were gone he had to start wearing underwear and using the potty. 

For the last couple of weeks, each time we spoke about it, he would agree and sometimes get excited at the thought of wearing big boy underwear. 

Yesterday, Tony had just three diapers left and he went through them pretty quickly. By the time mommy got home from school it was time to don the big boy underwear.

The Challenges of Parenting Through Death
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The Challenges of Parenting Through Death

 

Poppa and Tony

I have been wrestling with this topic for quite some time now, but a recent event made my decision clear and came to the conclusion that I need to write on this topic. 

Now, many friends and family members have said time and again that they love the site, especially the pictures of the boys and being able to stay updated on how Tony and Enzo are doing. On the other hand, many have said they read some of the posts and do nothing but cry while doing so. 

Well, here is a warning; this is a post that will probably make you cry.

Tony Breaks Down Leaving Ocean City
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Tony Breaks Down Leaving Ocean City

Enzo

The Vassallo clan spent Memorial Day weekend 2015 in Ocean City, cleaning the house, organizing the garage and getting the house ready for another summer season.

Tony and Enzo had a blast, with Enzo enjoying the breeze as he sit and lay in his Pack N’ Play near the open front deck door. Tony played with toys he hadn’t seen in a year and talked to all of the neighbors. Tony even got to help Miss Charlotte and Mr. Glen, our neighbors, walk their golden retrievers, Ruby and Murphy.

Tony and Enzo Surprise Uncle Pete at a Riversharks Game
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Tony and Enzo Surprise Uncle Pete at a Riversharks Game

Aunt Kathy decided a couple of months ago that she wanted to surprise Uncle Pete with a 30th birthday party at a Camden Riversharks game.

There were some 30 people at the party, including both Tony and Enzo. It was Enzo’s first baseball game. Tony went to a Phillies game back in 2013 for his first.

Tony Finally Warms Up to a Big Boy Bed
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Tony Finally Warms Up to a Big Boy Bed

Firetruck Toddler Bed

Saturday turned out to be the perfect day to put together the toddler firetruck bed that Nonna bought for Tony. 

Mommy and Nonna took Tony and Enzo to Palmyra Day, where the boys got to see real firetrucks and ambulances. Tony also got to play in some bounce houses. 

While everyone was out, I spent the morning putting together the firetruck bed and dismantling Tony’s beloved crib. 

When everyone returned home, Tony was told to stay downstairs while Nonna put the Paw Patrol sheets and comforter on the bed.