Poo news!!!!

I guess I could say with poo...yep, poo. Blay went poo in the potty on Sept 25th for the first time. He was so excited! He got to flush and everything! For a reward, he got some M&M's. He was soo excited, he went back and did it again a few minutes later! More M&M's for a reward. Those are his favorite so that's what I use to coax him. What helped? I believe the 'Once Upon a Potty for Him' video I purchased at Toys R Us that day. In the second round of watching it, he made poo!!!! Way for videos.

Has he done it since? Yes, once, while we were on vacation in Florida. He made small poo but all the same, it was poo, in the potty. He was very, very excited to of done it, especially on vacation! He was spoiled all week so there really wasn't much to give him when he did that because he had already had everything.

We had a good time in Hollywood, FL. Blay absolutely loved going and his favorite part was the swimming pool. We went to the beach the first day but he did not want anything to do with it. He wanted to go back to his pool. So we did and he turned into my little fish. I worked with him Monday-Wednesday trying to teach him different things about swimming. He can't swim but I got him started on some small things like jumping, kicking his feet, and blowing bubbles with his nose on top of the water.

John was there for a conference with work so Blay and I spent the mornings in the pool, had lunch then naps, and if possible, went back to the pool. He was crazy about it. We drove around some in the evenings towards Miami and South Beach and then up to Fort Lauderdale.

Since then, I got sick, Blay started daycare, and then I got to start my new job. So far so good for all of us. We are still trying to adjust, Blay more than anyone. I don't know if he likes his new wake up time but I know he likes his new bedtime. He's out like a light in just a few minutes. He'll eventually get the hang of it, I hope.

I will post some pictures, and a cute video of my dancing Blay soon. I also will update the Picasa site soon with pictures from over the summer, etc.

Fun filled weekend

I have been trying to get this posting done all week but some little 2 yr old hasn't cooperated enough with me during the mornings or nap time for me to be able to do so. So I'll do a really quick summary!

On Friday, while his daddy was out of town, Blay spent the night with his Poppa and Yanna with cousins Gabbie and Ashton. He had so much fun! I had a blast cleaning house :o(....

Anyways, he ate good, slept good, and played good. Here is a picture of him and Gabbie from Saturday morning!

On Saturday, after lunch and naptime, Blay nad I headed to a friends house to watch the UT game and to have a playdate. I don't know what Blay thought was going on. He was the only boy with three girls ages 1 -3 1/2. He had fun playing with them and played with them very well. When we were leaving, the 3 girls were in the bathtub and Blay wanted to join them. He got mad at me because he couldn't. He did however, have fun playing with Lilly, who was in his 1 yr class at church before he moved up.

Here are a couple of pictures of him and Lilly rolling around in the hay! :o)

Say Cheese!!!

Sunday, we did our usual routine of going to church and naptime. Monday and Tuesday were our normal days with Tuesday being recycling and grocery store/drug store day.

Wednesday, Blay woke up with some bad sinus issues. He's slowly continuing to improve. He's allowed limited outdoor exposure right now with all the heat and humidity here. I am trying to make sure he's well and the drainage is gone before we get on an airplane or I'll be in for a real fun trip!

Today, he is going to Mamaw & Papaw Little's while mommy goes and gets a much needed and long overdue haircut. We may also got look for some fall decorations before or after my haircut. But one thing we are going to do is buy diapers and the video Once Upon a Potty. I'm hoping it will help him understand and want to use the potty a lot more.

Not as long

It's not been as long this time. Aren't you proud of me?! :o)

We've been a little busy trying to get the house cleaned, family visits, etc. Not to mention a very active little 2 year old.

Blay is finally over his little ear infection but has retroverted back to not sleeping again and wanting one of us to go to sleep with him. I think that is why he's been waking up two and three times a night and coming to our room. Last night I started the breakiing process of doing that, yet again. I hope he will work with me.

Along with not sleeping, he's been spitting up some and it is due to all this pollen in the air here. You would think with all the rain it would of cleared up but the day after a rain, it was right back to where it was. I put him back on his Zyrtec today hoping it will help him some.

And, in case you didn't know. Blay will start Daycare on October the 5th because I got a job. We felt he was ready (and willing) to go to school. He loves AWANAS and church and loved his MDO before we moved. The person it's going to impact the most is me!!! I will have a very hard time but I know it will be good for him.

Here are some pictures from August....















Blay helping me vacuum















Blay reading one of his favorite books: Goodnight Gorilla




















Blay on his BIG BOY bed















Blay attempting to potty

I know, I'm awful

I have not been keeping up my end of the bargain for all of you. I promised pictures, more updates, etc etc and they haven't been getting done. And for that: I AM VERY SORRY. Seems I just don't make it any more with a fiery two year old on the loose. He's been a little sick with his second ear infection and a red throat. I took him to PM Pediatrics on Sunday night and got his meds started immediately. He seems to be feeling better other than being defiant some.

Enjoy some pictures(from July)below:

Blay just being goofy on back porch















Blay getting ready to ride the tractor



Blay helping Mommy strip wallpaper
















Blay and his first snake