1 Year Ago

It's fun to look back in iPhoto and see what kind of pictures are in there from a year ago. 1 year ago we converted Mac's crib into a toddler bed. In a matter of months we'll be putting him into a new room with a twin bed!

Here We Go Again...

Incase you haven't heard, we are expecting an addition to the Beverly family!

Baby Bev #2 is due in January. Patrick and I are very excited. Mac doesn't quite get it yet. He did not go to the first ultrasound last week with us but when we go again in 3 weeks we'll bring him along to see baby brother/sister.

Stay tuned...

Progressive Vacation 2011

We spent a few days down in Sandestin at my Granny's condo on the golf course at Seascape. Mac LOVED the ocean water and sand this year. He didn't want to leave the water! We started calling Mac "Beach Mac" because he stayed in such a good mood while we were there. On the last day we were there, after we packed everything up we went west down 98 and over the bridge to Navarre Beach where my Granny, aunt, uncle, and cousins were. Then we  were off to spend a night at Compass Lake (my parent's place) with Gabe, Jaime, and kids. The next morning we went back into AL to Lake Martin to spend the 4th of July with my Dad's brother and family. It was a great vacation. We even convinced Krystal to come down for a day and bring her 7 month old Jack. It was his first time ever to travel and spend the night away from home, but he did pretty good! Here are some pictures from our stay at Seascape.

Recent Pics

White boy dunk

Grocery shopping

Splash Pad

Worn out

#2

I won't go into detail but I am happy to say that Mac has successfully gone #2 in the potty 3 times since yesterday. We began this potty training journey about 1 month ago and he's just starting to be more aware of the other end. I hope the success continues!

Potty training moms rejoice!

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.