EM Jr threw a wicked temper tantrum this evening when Mr Macaroni insisted he use the potty. I was downstairs cooking, but reached a stopping point and, sensing Mr Macaroni needed a break, took over with the boy.
Once he had calmed down, I tried to coax him into following the program: sit for a mere 3 minutes on the toilet before enjoying his ( Read more... )

It was not a good weekend. We had hoped to go to Santa Cruz, for beachy fun, but both EM Jr and Mr Macaroni were feeling unwell. Saturday wasn't ghastly (EM Jr had a late but normal nap and survived a trip out for Japanese food). Sunday was miserable. The poor kid was whiny and felt awful. He took an early nap, then after we got some Tylenol ( Read more... )

EM Jr, per his normal routine, brought himself & a selection of toys into my room at 6:40ish after he woke up. He put the toys on my bedstand, climbed into bed and found a comfortable spot, eventually settling in to spoon with me. As he wrapped my arms around him (like a blanket), he murmured "I love you, sweetie-pie ( Read more... )

Super-good day so far, though I'm sad we couldn't get to our friend's party. EM Jr was super-happy at the prospect of seeing Cars 2 (first movie in a theater!) and behaved himself pretty well. Alas, the plotting was pretty sophisticated and it was REALLY violent for a kids' movie. It wasn't as good as the first "Cars" movie but not as terrible ( Read more... )

It's hard to believe that my kid is now a big 3-year old, but here we are. ( medical appointment: still small, blood tests came out normal )

I keep intending to do The Big Update, but that post keeps not happening. So I'll do a mini-update instead.

1. EM Jr - My boy is about to turn 3! His birthday party is tomorrow. ( potty, lack of update )

Last night it was time for comfort food so I made macaroni and cheese. This is the real thing - boiled macaroni & white sauce with cheddar cheese baked in the oven until it is bubbly. I had made it for EM Jr before but he always turned his nose up at it. This time, he was alll over it. Ate his entire portion and went up for seconds. Hurray! ( Read more... )

1) Despite the promised snowpocalypse, we got nothing. It was a little rainy, a lot cold, and now it's all done. In fact, it's so pleasant, we've opened the balcony doors so the cats can get some air ( Read more... )

( update on yesterday's miracle & thoughts on the process )

EM Jr used his potty for its intended purpose! No, it probably doesn't mean we'll be out of diapers any time soon (though I'm willing to be surprised).

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