Silence is golden? Not at our house!: January 2010

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Mission aborted...for now

This has been a ROUGH weekend. We stayed home all weekend to potty train Landon. I was prepared....but he wasn't. We started out mostly camped in the bathroom with books and even a movie to watch so that he would get the idea of how it would feel when he would have to go. This part was pretty successful & he went on the potty several times....until I put the big boy pants on him and told him to tell mommy when he had to go. We would go outside of the bathroom and I would ask him often or just bring him back to the bathroom and he wouldn't go. Later I would bring him in to "try again" only to discover that he had already gone and wasn't bothered one bit. No big deal--we'll try again (and again and again!) However, I now realize that he will sit in his wet underpants all day and he doesn't care at all. I am the only one who cares (hello loads of laundry!) So, rather than drive myself to the brink of insanity (I'm teetering there now), I have decided that we will try again in a month or so. But for now, here are some pictures of this weekend:

Day 1: no stickers on his "potty chart" yet....

Waiting for something to happen....

YEAH LANDON!!! (This was the very 1st time he was successful!)

Day 2: Good morning, Landon! Here's your potty....

Day 3: Apparently, he thinks he has this system down. Typical guy!!!!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Big boy

2 1/2 is such a fun age! I mean, apart from the tempter tantrums, throwing himself on the floor when he is angry, & constantly testing the limits, it is a great age! If you can find the patience for all of the "I do it MYSELF, mommy" moments, it is a lot of fun! I see his creativity emerging and it just cracks me up! He is VERY into the movie "Toy Story" right now and the characters "Woody" and "Buzz." So, the other day we were outside playing golf (go figure!) and he came running over to me, grabbed my hand and whispered "Woody & Buzz ovahr dair, mommy. Dey gonna get me!" So, I had to go over to the side of the house with him as he tried to "sneak up" on Buzz and Woody! When we got there, he told me "Dey awll gone, mommy. Dey go home go night night!" He has done it a few times since both with the Toy Story characters and also with a "monker" (monster). The look he gets on his face is just so intense!

And, now he is able to tell me so much too! I just love it! The other day he was in the bathroom with me as I was getting ready and he saw the astringent on the counter. He looked at me and told me "Dat fowr my pimples, mommy!"

He also tells me every time I pick him up, "My a big boy, mommy!" I guess he heard that a lot when we were in Michigan when someone picked him up! So now, he just says it for you! : )

So, with Big L getting so big and independent, it is time to tackle potty training. In fact, potty training boot camp starts right after his nap. The potty is set up, the M & M's are waiting, the new underwear is ready, and the Elmo Potty DVD is just waiting to be watched. I am really dreading this but I bet it won't be as bad as I fear. Wish me luck!

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Time to change gears?

It's time for a new plan...a new savings plan, that is. When Landon was born, we started a 529 college fund for him. However, I think it is time to reevaluate that plan. I think we would be wiser to find a food fund. What the kid eats for any meal is amazing! Not only that, but he asks for food all day. I don't give it to him but he does act as if he is some pathetic kid who is just so deprived. I have to think of things that we can do where he can't even see the kitchen.

Today after lunch, I just started thinking about the future and how much he will eat when he is a teenager! Gulp....I don't even think I can fathom it. So, I think we are going to need to start saving now for the grocery bills. Which leads me to ask the question: does anyone know of a food savings fund? If nothing else, Sarah Upchurch, you and I need to look into creating one. I have a feeling we're gonna need it.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Our little patient

As most of you know, Landon had 2 procedures done on Thursday morning, January 14. It was definitely an emotional day for mommy so it was extra special that daddy was there and was able to pick up the pieces (my pieces, that is)!

Here is our little man before he realized that anything was going on!

He had some major bedhead but Aaron told me that it was "overkill" if I tried to do his hair and spike it! : (

I had to take a picture from behind! It was just TOO cute!

Still doesn't know anything is about to happen.....

Getting out some energy before the surgery...Again, I was loving the opening in the back!

X marks the side....(if you can see it on his thigh)

Reading with daddy because mommy turned into a pathetic, emotional mess....

But, I pulled myself together for a little snuggle....

He was a CRABBY mess when he woke up from the surgery! Poor sweet boy...

Not even the popsicle was helping!

He fell asleep again after waking up after the surgery but he WOULD NOT let go of the popsicle. Whenever we tried to take it away (it was dripping all over me!), he would wake up and throw a royal fit!

Aaron tried to be clever and give him the empty popsicle stick to hold so he could take the melting popsicle away but that didn't work either.

Recovery time! He LOVED all of the extra attention and getting waited on! He still is trying to be a little bossy with me and get the special attention!

We got him a new lion to replace the grungy, old lion but he DOES NOT like the new lion. The old one is the only one that is comforting...

Landon got a cookie bouquet from his buddies Sam & Addison! Do they know him well or what? Food always helps! : )

He loves the cookies!!!

He had a setback on Friday with some major constipation problems. The poor kid didn't want to do anything but cry or lay around. He wouldn't even watch a movie! : ( It was a long day (and an even longer day for him, I'm afraid) : (

Yes, I bought this outfit for Landon because I thought it would be nice not to have anything tight on his stomach. I have had to wash it in the evenings so he can wear it again--it is comfy! That is why you keep seeing it over and over....