When to Potty Train?

This topic has been creeping into my mind. When do I start to potty train? I trained my two older girls around 2 years and 3 months and was successful. One weekend and really not many accidents that followed. I was pretty lucky. They say girls are easier. Well, something tells me that Mattie won't be that easy.

So I'm wondering whether I should try with her over the summer. She is 2 years and 4 months but let's face it, she doesn't have the communication skills that the older girls had at that age. I really don't know if she will "understand" the concept. I know what all the books say.....dry diapers at night, interest in the potty, yada, yada, yada......I don't think she is there yet. The summer is the best time since I have off to work with her....kind of....when I'm not dragging older kids all over the place. I really don't want this to be a pull my hair out kind of thing. Based on her "adjusted age" that's what I'm calling it....It may be really too soon. What are your thoughts?

Any advice or tips for those that have children with Down syndrome? When did you train or plan to train?

How do you do that?

I've noticed that some people have their friend list on the side column update as people post something new to their blog. I have tried to figure out how to set mine up like that and can't figure out how. Can anyone kindly tell this bloggy challenged person how to do this. Thanks a bunch in advance!

Update.....Thanks Lacey, Beth, and Jenny.....I did it!!

Tax Question

I am such the procrastinator. I have not filed my taxes yet and am planning to tackle them this week. I usually do my own taxes and plan on doing the same this year. Being that this year is our first year doing taxes with Mattie, I was wondering is there anything really different if your child has a disability? We don't get any SSI (I'm guessing that's what it is called). I'm sure turbo tax will walk me through most of it, but I don't want to miss anything. Any advice would be appreciated!