All Aboard the Potty Train...

Last summer Malachi became very interested in the potty and we let him start wearing Pull-ups.  He would sit on it but never did much and then became very disinterested in it.  We've talked A LOT about it since then.  And I'm happy to report that our little man is going pee-pee in the potty quite often now!!!  Praise the Lord :)  Looks like the small box of thrift store treasures serves as motivation.  I bought several ziploc bags full of small cars and other plastic toys for little $ and added some stickers and Twizzlers (his favorite) to the box.  Now whenever he goes in the potty he can choose a prize.  He's racking up and Mommy needs to make another thrift store run!  But it's all worth it - I can tell he's so proud of himself.  And he's actually wearing big boy underwear while he's here during the weekend days -- even to Wal-Mart today.  Good job, Malachi :)

New Target Friend

First of all, let me apologize for not keeping up with this blog very well :(  I will try much harder in the future - I promise!

I took Malachi to Target this morning.  We were in search of some toddler bedding and a pillow for the big boy!  Malachi is generally very friendly and will speak to almost anyone who looks at him (and some who do not).  I was pushing the cart down the main aisle near the bedding section when Malachi began talking to an older gentleman as he walked past us.  He told him a "story" about riding a horse and falling down and bumping his head (I have no idea where this came from).  This man was so taken with Malachi - he stood in the aisle for a good 5 minutes and interacted with Malachi like he was his grandchild.  It was too sweet.  He shook Malachi's hand and even rubbed his back - telling Malachi that he was such a good little boy, a blessing even!  He introduced himself as Daryl.  We finally said our goodbyes.  A few minutes later, Malachi said "Where's Uncle Daryl?"  I just had to laugh -- and a little while later we ran into Daryl again.  This time he had his wife with him.  Daryl introduced Malachi to his wife - saying "This is the little boy I was telling you about.  Isn't he just precious?"  Malachi thought that Daryl's wife (her name is escaping me) looked like Nana :)  

Busy, busy bees...

I'm sorry that I haven't posted yet. Things have been so busy around here! As most of you know, we're buying a house. I'm trying to get a headstart on the packing - what a job! So far we've packed up everything in the kitchen but what we'll need for the next 2 weeks. I've taken down all the pictures and also packed some books and decorative items. Luckily, our apartment managers have scheduled a community yard sale this Saturday. So we're weeding out items as we're packing :)

Malachi attended a birthday party yesterday. It was for a co-worker of mine's child who is a month older than Malachi. He had a really good time - even chased a puppy! I'm so excited that we'll get to have his party at our own house this year. The LORD is good!!!

Please patient with me as I will probably not post that much over the next few weeks. Once we get settled, I'll be sure to post pictures of the new house! Love to everyone :)

Here we go...

Welcome to our new blog! I've been meaning to do this for a while now...but you know how things get busy sometimes. We're excited about being able to update our family and friends through this blog. Now you can bookmark this page and get recent news whenever you want to :) I'll ask for your patience while I learn this setup, etc. Hopefully pictures and videos will begin to post soon!!! Love to everyone ~ Jeremy, Melissa & Malachi