A Day of Firsts

Yesterday marked a few firsts for the Bman, the first time he went on the big boy potty unsolicited all by himself and the first time he got a hair cut at a barbershop/hair salon. We were totally surprised by his behavior on both accounts.

The potty story...we took his diaper off to let him air out his diaper rash and so we was running around the house naked...I decided to get in the shower and while I was in there I heard something and I looked out and there B was, peeing on the toilet. His excitement after was hilarious. We got him a new potty book that talks about being proud in the end so right after he said I'm so proud. It was adorable. Because he did such a great job, we decided to start potty training today and so far we've been really successful. He hasn't had a diaper on all day and has gone to the potty every 15 minutes with only two small accidents. He even went number two!!! Tomorrow we're going to bump the time to maybe every 20 minutes in the afternoon and see how he does. He seems to really like his pull ups too. He wasn't too sure about big boy underpants, but he seems to like his pull ups.

The Haircut. We actually had to do some bribing and build up for the haircut, Nick and I were really worried. We told him if he was good getting his haircut he could go to chuck-e-cheese so of course he was all jazzed about it. He didn't cry and he only had a couple of times where he was really uncomfortable. The only part he didn't like was wearing the cape. When he was done and the stylist took the the cape off he said thank you so much for taking that off. If that was the worst part then I guess we're okay. As promised we took him to chuck-e-cheese and the mall to play so I think he got his reward!!!

All in all a great day, will keep you posted on the potty progress!

The Rally Monkey

Since going to the Angels game two weeks ago, Brady has been obsessed with the Rally Monkey. We have to play the video at least once a day for him so he can dance to it. It's hilarious. Here's one of about 3o videos taken thus far of the rally monkey dance. He's not speaking much in it, but his moves say it all!

The Things Kids Say

The latest crazy comment came out of Brady's mouth yesterday while playing in his pop-up tent. I was acting like I was saving him and he looked at me and yelled "Super Mommy to the Rescue." He's nuts and I don't know where he gets this stuff. Being that both Nick and I cracked up in reaction he said it all day today which was pretty fitting for Mother's Day.

The day got even better though for me with the comments. When I was putting him to sleep he wrapped his hands around my neck gave me a big hug and said I love you so much and then whispered Happy Mother's day. This kid is too much. I love him so much and had the best mom's day thus far!

Happy Mother's Day

Brady wanted to wish all the mommies out there a happy mother's day!

60th Wedding Anniversary

This is amazing, this May marks my Grandma and Grandpa's 60th Wedding Anniversary. It's so inspiring to see them and their love for each other. Since most of us West-Coast Grand kids can't be there to celebrate in person we're having a webcam party over Memorial weekend to celebrate with them. I wish I could be there in person but at least we'll be there both digitally and in spirit. Any who, they have lots of fun things planned for their anniversary gifts and on one of them they have the following poem that is so beautiful I just had to share. I'm looking forward to when Brady will do the same for Nick and I. Love you and Nana and Papa! :-)

It started with a simple ring, many years ago,
And now you have a treasure chest that's begun to overflow.
For 25 years of married bliss, much silver did you store,
And then you reached your 40th, with ruby stones galore!
You travelled through life to 50 years of happy wedded bliss
Your treasure grew with golden gifts, to toast your happiness
And now you've reached that special day, that's only seen by few
60 years together, now its diamonds for both of you.
But the treasure that you value most isn't jewels, silver or gold
But the love you have for each other, that has never grown old!
Congratulations on your Diamond Wedding Anniversary !

Vote for Jack!!!

Hi All,

If you can, please vote for Jack, see my sister's message below. He's so cute he has to win. I posted on Facebook too, if you could do the same let's see if he wins!!! Love yahl!

FROM NICKI:
I am exploiting my child....You will think I am crazy, but if you get a moment and feel inclined I entered Jack into a Parent's Magazine photo contest and he is a finalist for the "viewer's choice" category for now and could use your votes! I did not originally intend for this category, but they sent me an email about it so I am passing it on.... Here's the link:
http://photos.parents.com/category/vote/photo/245581?esrc=nwphotofaves4a
Thanks for your time and support :)
You can vote everyday if you want!

Photos

Hi All,

In case you see this before you check your e-mail, you can view our latest photos at:
http://www2.snapfish.com/snapfish/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=3795204007/a=29089811_29089811/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/

They are from December 09 thru the middle of April. If you guys didn't get the November photos I sent a while back, please let me know and I'll resend.

Love and miss you all!