The "Waci"

The pacifier (aka "waci") has been a big part of Mac's life since about his 2nd day of life. We went into the hospital with the idea that we would not let him have one (for fear of it interrupting his nursing skills). But after he came back from the nursery early one morning with one in his mouth, we decided to just go with it. It has saved us in SO many situations, starting before we even took him home from the hospital. It came in handy to calm him down enough to nurse (for the few days I was able to), it bought us time to get a bottle ready, and soothed him in countless other situations. Over the years we limited his time with his "waci", first by limiting it to sleep time and car rides only, then we gave it to him just when he was sleeping.

We decided now was just a good a time as any to go ahead and take the waci away so we snuck into his room one day and cut a hole in it (knowing he wouldn't want to suck on it like that). When it came time for his nap, he didn't want it so Patrick told him it was broken and he should go throw it away, and he did. So that night we were nervous of course that there would be a crying fit and sleepless night. Nope! He whined a bit but then went right to sleep with his new lion and bear in arm. Go Mac!

Goodbye Waci!

Potty Training Moms...

I have tried a few different products in this whole potty training adventure and I thought I'd share with you potty training moms out there which ones (I think) work the best...

Fisher Price- Precious Planet Froggy Friend Potty
Very easy for him to quickly plop down on & the high front portion decreases splashing & spilling. I wish I had two!

Mommy's Helper- Contoured Potty Seat
He likes the soft cushion and the opening is bigger than some other potty seats. If the opening is too small then the "gun" has a harder time aiming inside the potty. I LOVE the ring and hook storage option; keeps everything more sanitary. 

Gerber- Training Pants
I consider these a step in between pull ups and underwear. They are much more soft than regular underwear and have a little more absorbency to save you from puddles on your floor.

*All of these products can be found at your friendly neighborhood Walmart. 

Potty Training Escapade

Mac could care less about wet or dirty diapers or using the potty so I had to try something to jump start this potty training thing...


My strategy? nakedness, multiple potty locations, lots of time outside, and cookies!


DAY ONE (surprisingly successful!)
Stats: 5 hits, 2 misses

DAY TWO (not so successfull)
Stats: 1 hit, 4 misses
We had company so he had to wear his pull ups more.

DAY THREE (semi successful)
Stats: 3 hits, 4 misses

DAY FOUR (successful)
Stats: 4 hits, 2 misses

DAY FIVE (successful)
Stats: 5 hits, 3 misses


His main challenges have been patience sitting on the big potty multiple times a day and pulling underwear down. Being naked at home has helped that, but I know that will be another learning curve once he starts to go to the potty by himself. 


He goes back to daycare in a few days so hopefully he'll have upped his game some since he will actually have to wear underwear and pants :).  I am very proud of him though!