No more binkies YEH!!!

So a few weeks ago we finally go rid of the binkies. Todd and I have gotten sick of having to pull them out of his mouth when he is talking. We also figured it was a good time since we have nothing major going on to disrupt his schedule right now. So one afternoon I told him big boys do not need binkies and that he should take his and put them in the garbage. Imagine my surprise when he just did it with out a fight. Since that day he has asked a few times but has been ok with it over all. We did not even have any problems with him going to sleep a night without it. Now to be honest part of the reason for that maybe that we have been keeping him from taking naps. I am sure some of you moms are questioning my sanity regarding this, but let me explain. Our church time has changed to 1:00 pm and I knew it would be hard if he was used to having a nap during the 1-4 time period. So our solution was cold turkey on the naps. The funniest time of day now is around 6:00 pm sometimes he can't even keep his eyes open and falls a sleep just sitting on the couch or laying on the floor. We have to be creative to try and keep him awake until at least 7:30.

All of these changes make me realize how old Landon is getting. He is so excited about his birthday that he talks about it all the time. He is also already telling people that he is three. I have been so blessed to be able to stay home with Landon and enjoy all of the milestones. I just love watching his personality. He really is a little man with all his own ideas and talents.

Sorry it has been CRAZY.

So the past few months have just flown by. I can not believe that Todd starts school on Monday. We will not be seeing him much this semester. Todd will be working full time for the Honorable Judge Annette Berry in Detroit and going to school full time. I am so proud of him and all he has accomplished. I know that this year is going to just fly by and before we know it we will be in Florida.

I have to admit the only reason I decided to post today was because Landon said the best thing to Todd. We were sitting around and Landon told Todd he needed to take a shower. Todd asked if he was stinky and Landon stated that Todd smelt like his bum. I would assume that smelling like Landon's bum is not a good thing. Sometimes Landon makes me laugh so hard I want to pee my pants. For those of you that know me it is not hard to get me to wet myself. I am a big girl and feel secure enough to admit I have this one flaw.

On a better note here are some pictures from this summer which I will go into more detail about later.

Landon and Todd at Tiger Game

Landon and Ben in Chicago

Landon and Marissa

Landon and Shannon at Tiger Game

I HAVE TO PEE!!!!

So a week ago we started down the potty training road. It all started when I got out of a shower and found Landon naked and his diaper in the garbage he did not want to wear it anymore. I would say that is a pretty good sign he might be ready. One day I did put him in the the tub and he pooped. That was one of the most disgusting things I have every cleaned up. At least he was smart enough to not want to stay in the tub. The best potty training story happened this weekend. We decided to go on a day trip to a local German town called Frankenmuth. It was hot and humid but we had a lot of fun. Landon peed once on the toilet and had no accidents all day. At the end of the day we went to dinner and at the restaurant took Landon to the bathroom twice with no results. As Landon sat next to Todd I saw him start to grunt and I picked him up and ran. Once we got to the bathroom him did not need to poop anymore. What I had not realized was he had already peed in the chair. So as I ran through the restaurant we left a trail of dripping urine. Don't worry I did not leave it I did sheepishly informed someone that they might want to clean up the pee trail my son left. Sorry to anyone who may have been sprayed on the run to the bathroom, my pediatrician says urine is sterile so you should be ok.

Day Out With Thomas

Landon loves Thomas the Train so what would be more appropriate than to see him in person!! We went to Henry Ford Museums Greenfield Village to see him and we went with some great friends. Landon, Clark, and Cora loved riding the train and waving at everyone. I did not know that Landon had such a sense of humor. They had a magician perform some very 2 year old appropriate magic tricks, in other words it was a little lame. Landon loved it though he was slapping his knee laughing and holding his face in shock and eventually clapping in the end. We actually made this a two weekend trip because we have a membership to the park so we went the next weekend for free ( we did not pay to ride Thomas again). Landon took a new group of friends and had just as much fun.Landon and Sir Topham Hatt

Landon and Ashlyn holding hands

Landon and Clark clapping at the Magician

Update!!!

So I let a little over a month go by without blogging. I would bet the world has not suffered because of this but who knows? Most may know how busy we have been this past month. Todd has finished his first year of law school and what a relief we made it through finals. The most exciting thing I think happened to me. The Saturday before Mothers day was beautiful!! Landon and I spent the day at the Henry Ford Museum with friends and visited Thomas the Train. The fun really started when we got home and the pains I had been feeling all day got so bad no medicine would relieve the pain. Todd was in the middle of finals and I did not want to bother him so when he got home at 11:30 pm I told him I should go to the ER. Come to find out I have gallstones and had a gallbladder attack. I would like to thank Bruce and Shanon for coming to help with my surgery that we found out I won't be having until June 12th. Sorry about your cross country trip for nothing although Landon was glad they came. Hope everyone else is doing well and I will down load some fun pictures and video soon.