Last night was another successful potty training evening! Which resulted in 2 more stickers on the Potty Star!!
This afternoon, at 12:19 to be exact, I get this message on my phone from Grandma:
"Just called to give you an update. 10 peepee’s and 1 poopoo all in the potty!!!"
AWESOME!!!
So proud of my little man!!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
The mysterious missing "poops"
For months – closer to a year - we have been talking with Ben about going potty on the big boy potty. Let's start out saying that he calls #1 and #2..."poops". For about 2 months he has been consistantly telling us that he "poops" but always after he has done the deed. This weekend was a Momma and Ben weekend and he would tell me "poops" and then get the glazed "ahhhh" look in his eyes. It was a first - He was telling me BEFORE he was going! so of course, I tell Grandma that he is getting closer and she says, "well, let's just see how he does" and next thing I know he is naked from the bottom down. So began the potty training adventure.
Day 1: He and Grandma had a rough time. Let's just say there was no potty chair action to be had but a lot of scrubbing of the chair, carpet, couch, floor....ugh....maybe he wasn't ready after all :(
Monday is garbage day at Grandma's. So as they do every Monday, Grandma went to the front room to open the blinds so they could watch the big truck but this time there was no little crazy person following yabbering up a storm about trucks go fast and such. She called. No answer. ((Ruttt roooo)) She started on her way back and met Ben in the hallway who tells her "poops". So they head swiftly back to the potty chair to sit on it but low and behold what does she see but the rements of the "poops" that Ben had informed her of. She checks out his bottom and there was definitely "poops" that happened - the real kind. Inspects hands - nothing. All clean. She cleans him up and searches his favorite "hiding" spots and nothing.
What happened to the "poops"??
No idea!
The only witness.....the D-O-G!!! IVY!!! Could it be? Did she? If she did...so RUDE!!
So there you have it, we can only guess what happened to the the "poops".
As for potty training.......
Last night Ben peepee'd in the potty!! Chad and I made a HUGE deal of it! He got a mini marshmallows as a treat AND a sticker on the Potty Star! Which is simply a foam star and smiley face stickers that hang right above the Froggy potty chair that sits in the middle of my kitchen and living room. The more convienent the more likely he is to use it, right! That's the philosphy I am going with. :)
Day 2: There was 1 peepee accident that I caught in the middle so he finsihed on the potty and then there were 3 more peepee's and 2 poops!! YIPPEEE!!!!
Boy do I hope we are done with diapers by Christmas........
(2 years, 2 months and 3 weeks old)
Day 1: He and Grandma had a rough time. Let's just say there was no potty chair action to be had but a lot of scrubbing of the chair, carpet, couch, floor....ugh....maybe he wasn't ready after all :(
Monday is garbage day at Grandma's. So as they do every Monday, Grandma went to the front room to open the blinds so they could watch the big truck but this time there was no little crazy person following yabbering up a storm about trucks go fast and such. She called. No answer. ((Ruttt roooo)) She started on her way back and met Ben in the hallway who tells her "poops". So they head swiftly back to the potty chair to sit on it but low and behold what does she see but the rements of the "poops" that Ben had informed her of. She checks out his bottom and there was definitely "poops" that happened - the real kind. Inspects hands - nothing. All clean. She cleans him up and searches his favorite "hiding" spots and nothing.
What happened to the "poops"??
No idea!
The only witness.....the D-O-G!!! IVY!!! Could it be? Did she? If she did...so RUDE!!
So there you have it, we can only guess what happened to the the "poops".
As for potty training.......
Last night Ben peepee'd in the potty!! Chad and I made a HUGE deal of it! He got a mini marshmallows as a treat AND a sticker on the Potty Star! Which is simply a foam star and smiley face stickers that hang right above the Froggy potty chair that sits in the middle of my kitchen and living room. The more convienent the more likely he is to use it, right! That's the philosphy I am going with. :)
Day 2: There was 1 peepee accident that I caught in the middle so he finsihed on the potty and then there were 3 more peepee's and 2 poops!! YIPPEEE!!!!
Boy do I hope we are done with diapers by Christmas........
(2 years, 2 months and 3 weeks old)
Thursday, July 28, 2011
2 years and 2 months old!
Ben: "Momma, I want dis!"
Me: "What do you say?"
Ben: "Peeaase" gesturing please on his chest
I hand him what ever it is he is needing help with
Ben: "Anck ewe"
Me: "You're welcome, Benjamin, I love you"
Ben: "I yove lou!!!"
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
On the night you were born
We spent another wonderful weekend up north. The weather cooperated as best as it could for 2 lovely days on the boat. Complete with wading in the water and a much needed nap. We left a little later then expected, thus throwing the bedtime routine out the window. But it was ok. The 3 of us snuggled in bed and I read one of my favorite books, "On the night you were born" by Nancy Tillman.
"On the night you were born you were born,
the moon smiled with such wonder
that the stars peeked in to see you
and the night whispered ,
"life will never be the same...""
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Boys will be boys
Trains, airplanes, trucks, buses and cars rule my house. One must be careful when walking around our house so not to break your neck on a matchbox car. Those {dang} things are EVERYWHERE!!
Last week, the WSP ECFE had a Truck and Travel show. What an event! There were fire trucks, police cars, semi trucks, cement trucks, school buses and tractors - oh my!! The place was PACKED with kids all between the ages of 3 and 5 running and screaming with excitement at each of the vehicles. Ben was a little intimidated at first but quickly warmed up.
Benjamin is obsessed with Cars these days! He got a few of the Cars character matchbox cars for this birthday and they haven't left his hands since! It's pretty cool when your toy comes to "life" in your local high school parking lot!
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Last week, the WSP ECFE had a Truck and Travel show. What an event! There were fire trucks, police cars, semi trucks, cement trucks, school buses and tractors - oh my!! The place was PACKED with kids all between the ages of 3 and 5 running and screaming with excitement at each of the vehicles. Ben was a little intimidated at first but quickly warmed up.
Benjamin is obsessed with Cars these days! He got a few of the Cars character matchbox cars for this birthday and they haven't left his hands since! It's pretty cool when your toy comes to "life" in your local high school parking lot!
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| Screaming and pointing "Mater" |
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| Ben sitting in Tow Mater. Playing with all the buttons and honking the horn. |
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| Telling Mom all about the cool stuff in Mater. |
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Friday, May 20, 2011
2 years old
I can hardly believe it's possible that Benjamin is 2 years old! Who knew someone so little could fill your heart up so much? I love everything about being a mom. The bumps and the bruises as he learns to maneuver through a 2 year olds life's trials. The cries of frustration. The joy-filled shreaks when he's happy. The pouty lip when he's sad. The hugs. The eskimo kisses. The cuddling. There is n.o.t.h.i.n.g better!
Stats:
Height: 37 inches tall
Weight: 32.5 lbs
This puts him in the 97th percentile for height and 90th for weight.
The doctor said “Boy, he’s solid. Going to be tall, by the size of his feet”.
He is talking up a storm!! My favorite saying, "Come on Dad" and "Let's go dude". So cute!! He is obsessed with Disney Pixar's Cars and Mickey Mouse.
Stats:
Height: 37 inches tall
Weight: 32.5 lbs
This puts him in the 97th percentile for height and 90th for weight.
The doctor said “Boy, he’s solid. Going to be tall, by the size of his feet”.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Mother's Day
The women in my life are some of the very best women who have graced this Earth and I want to wish them a very Happy Mother's Day!!
Some time ago, my mom mentioned that she had a hankering for BBQ ribs. I put the bug in Chad's ear and off he went to get everything he needed. We had a "potluck" dinner which makes hosting SUPER easy for me :) The menu: BBQ ribs (mom made the BBQ sauce - YUMMMMOOOOOO!!!), potato salad, roasted asparagus, veggie pasta salad, fresh fruit and for dessert we had pineapple bliss cupcakes - seriously delish!! Rain and all we had a fantastic day!! We ended the evening on a bit of a down note. Ben crashed into the table and got his first (of many I'm sure) shiner - silly us for still having it extended (and in his flight pattern) after dinner.
Some time ago, my mom mentioned that she had a hankering for BBQ ribs. I put the bug in Chad's ear and off he went to get everything he needed. We had a "potluck" dinner which makes hosting SUPER easy for me :) The menu: BBQ ribs (mom made the BBQ sauce - YUMMMMOOOOOO!!!), potato salad, roasted asparagus, veggie pasta salad, fresh fruit and for dessert we had pineapple bliss cupcakes - seriously delish!! Rain and all we had a fantastic day!! We ended the evening on a bit of a down note. Ben crashed into the table and got his first (of many I'm sure) shiner - silly us for still having it extended (and in his flight pattern) after dinner.
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