Even Max is annoyed with my lack of blogging.
5.26.2009
5.03.2009
2 year Photos
I know I am a little behind on getting two year pictures done. The last photo shoot at 17 months left me a little nervous about going back into a studio with Max. But yesterday, I finally bit the bullet, sort of.
We had a photo shoot outside at the park with Paparazzi Photography and it was WONDERFUL. The two photographers, Kadee and Elizabeth, did a fabulous job of keeping up with my busy little boy and really captured who he is at this age. I'm so excited to see all the photos but for now, there is a preview on their blog. Check them out!
We had a photo shoot outside at the park with Paparazzi Photography and it was WONDERFUL. The two photographers, Kadee and Elizabeth, did a fabulous job of keeping up with my busy little boy and really captured who he is at this age. I'm so excited to see all the photos but for now, there is a preview on their blog. Check them out!
4.27.2009
This Made Me SMILE:)
I love Julie Andrews and Sound of Music just happens to be one of my favorite movies of all time. I know this is something that was done to make a cheesy advertisement but it still made me feel all warm and fuzzy and happy. So watch it. And smile.
4.22.2009
No Time
Every morning I have gotten into the habit of asking Max for good morning kisses. He is usually more than happy to oblige.
This morning was a different story. I forgot to ask and when I remembered he was already working hard with his duplo's building a castle. I leaned in and asked "Good Morning Kisses?"
To which Max replied:
"I building. No time. No good morning kisses" Then I got a hand in the face.
Oh well, teach me to wait too long to get my kisses.
Here is a random picture for your viewing pleasure!
This morning was a different story. I forgot to ask and when I remembered he was already working hard with his duplo's building a castle. I leaned in and asked "Good Morning Kisses?"
To which Max replied:
"I building. No time. No good morning kisses" Then I got a hand in the face.
Oh well, teach me to wait too long to get my kisses.
Here is a random picture for your viewing pleasure!
4.21.2009
To Potty or Not To Potty? I think NOT
I was talking with a friend the other night about insecurity. To feel secure in your actions, in your beliefs, in your life is something that is often an elusive goal for many. If you can be secure in these things, well, that really is half the battle in life. However the idea of being secure in yourself is so easy to talk about and amazingly hard to put in action.
I struggle with the putting into action. I often second guess my decisions, wonder if things could have been done better, and look outside of myself for validation. This is not a good way to live and is something that I have made a concentrated effort on improving. Especially now that there is a Max in my life. I am determined to not pass my insecurity on to him.
Which brings us to potty training. We've been at it for two days and had ZERO success. It is very easy to feel failure in a situation like this. Why is it not clicking? Why won't he pee on the potty instead of the floor? What do I need to do to help him understand? Why does he just stand there and say "oh no" when he is peeing all over the place?! The obvious answer is he is just not ready.
It has not been fun. On the outside I have maintained a very cheerful attitude about it (don't want to give Max a negative attitude about this business) on the inside I have felt like a total failure. The pessimistic, insecure part of me wants to question why I am not a good enough mother to teach him this skill. The more rational part of me knows that it is early, and we probably should retire the underwear for now and come back to this in a few months. I also know that in reality this has very little to do with my skills as a parent. But man, that insecure side just wants to sneak into my brain and snicker at me.
But like I said, I'm making that concentrated effort to work on those insecurities. So, I'm calling this a trial run at potty training; it is not a failure. It was a learning experience and hopefully when we try again we it will be a successful experience.
Thanks for reading, here is your picture:)
I struggle with the putting into action. I often second guess my decisions, wonder if things could have been done better, and look outside of myself for validation. This is not a good way to live and is something that I have made a concentrated effort on improving. Especially now that there is a Max in my life. I am determined to not pass my insecurity on to him.
Which brings us to potty training. We've been at it for two days and had ZERO success. It is very easy to feel failure in a situation like this. Why is it not clicking? Why won't he pee on the potty instead of the floor? What do I need to do to help him understand? Why does he just stand there and say "oh no" when he is peeing all over the place?! The obvious answer is he is just not ready.
It has not been fun. On the outside I have maintained a very cheerful attitude about it (don't want to give Max a negative attitude about this business) on the inside I have felt like a total failure. The pessimistic, insecure part of me wants to question why I am not a good enough mother to teach him this skill. The more rational part of me knows that it is early, and we probably should retire the underwear for now and come back to this in a few months. I also know that in reality this has very little to do with my skills as a parent. But man, that insecure side just wants to sneak into my brain and snicker at me.
But like I said, I'm making that concentrated effort to work on those insecurities. So, I'm calling this a trial run at potty training; it is not a failure. It was a learning experience and hopefully when we try again we it will be a successful experience.
Thanks for reading, here is your picture:)
4.19.2009
Ribbon will ensure success, right?
So, I've decided to embark on the most terrifying of journeys: Potty Training.
This is something that absolutely frightens me and is something that if I could put off till Max was 5, I probably would. However, several things have occurred that signal the time is now:
1) Max knows when he has to go number 2 (by the way, I debated which was the best phrasing...pooh, bowel movement, poopie. Number 2 seemed the least immature). Also, he wants the diaper removed immediately following the production of said number.
2) He is very interested in the toilet and what we are doing when we have to go to the bathroom.
3) He is becoming increasingly more independent and likes to accomplish tasks on his own.
All these things say to me it might be a good time to start the process. With that in mind, we purchased several pairs of "big boy" underwear that Max is very excited about. We also got a step stool so he can get to the potty on his own and a new Lightening McQueen toilet seat Plus, I got chocolate (m&m's to be exact) because history has shown my child will do most anything for chocolate.
I also have made an elaborate chart for Max to place stickers when he is successful. It is complete with his name, robots, and ribbon to make it pretty. The ribbon might have been a little over the top, but it certainly made me happy to do it. And really, is there such a thing as too much ribbon?
This is something that absolutely frightens me and is something that if I could put off till Max was 5, I probably would. However, several things have occurred that signal the time is now:
1) Max knows when he has to go number 2 (by the way, I debated which was the best phrasing...pooh, bowel movement, poopie. Number 2 seemed the least immature). Also, he wants the diaper removed immediately following the production of said number.
2) He is very interested in the toilet and what we are doing when we have to go to the bathroom.
3) He is becoming increasingly more independent and likes to accomplish tasks on his own.
All these things say to me it might be a good time to start the process. With that in mind, we purchased several pairs of "big boy" underwear that Max is very excited about. We also got a step stool so he can get to the potty on his own and a new Lightening McQueen toilet seat Plus, I got chocolate (m&m's to be exact) because history has shown my child will do most anything for chocolate.
I also have made an elaborate chart for Max to place stickers when he is successful. It is complete with his name, robots, and ribbon to make it pretty. The ribbon might have been a little over the top, but it certainly made me happy to do it. And really, is there such a thing as too much ribbon?
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