To understand the recent conversation between Gus and Elias you need to know a few things.
1. Elias loves money! He will pick up each and every coin he sees. One of his favorite activities is to dump out some of the coins in his piggy bank and then put them back one by one!
2. Elias loves Chuck E. Cheese. What kid doesn't? Our local Chuck E Cheese happens to be located in the mall, so when he requests to go to the mall we know that he really wants to visit the Cheese.
Here is how the conversation went:
Gus: Bye, Elias. Daddy has to go to work.
Elias: No! Daddy stay here!
Gus: Elias I have to go to work.
Elias: No! Daddy stay here.
Gus: I have to go to work to get money.
Elias: Monies? Go to work and get monies?
Gus: Yes, I go to work and get monies.
Elias: Then go to mall? Bye, Daddy! You go to work!!
He was willing to let Daddy go to work if it meant he got money to go to Chuck E. Cheese.
Things are still going very well on the potty training front. We have had no pee accidents all week. He is getting to be a pro at telling us when he has to go. However, we are experiencing difficulty with going #2 on the potty. It is a hit or miss deal (literally!). Many other moms have told me that this is not uncommon. I just don't know how to get him to poop on the potty. He knows when he has to go, but just doesn't make it or something most of the time. Any suggestions?
I am however so thankful at how easy this whole process has been!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Another Potty Training Post
I'm sure some are really bored reading these posts, but I am doing it mainly for my own records. I will probably be going through this same process with baby #2 in about 3 years!
Yesterday (day 3) was great! We spent most of the day at church, and he never had an accident there. We were only home about 4 hours the entire day and he napped for 3 of those. He actually did not even have an accident during his nap. It was amazing! However, late that night we were at Chili's and did not remember to take him to the potty. He had a little accident, but I really blame that one on us!
Today (day 4) was also great. We were out and about running errands and again he did not have any problems. He even stayed dry during his nap. Early in the afternoon I was putting away the groceries and he was in the backyard playing. All of a sudden he came running inside saying "I have to poopoo in the potty!" He sat down and did just that! I swear it brought tears to my eyes. The fact that he stopped what he was doing (actually being outside is his absolute favorite activity) and came in to potty was truly inspiring! I am so proud of that kiddo! We made it through the day with only one accident.
I will end things with something a little more interesting. Elias has a new best friend. He carries this squishy, green snake around EVERYWHERE he goes. He even sleeps with it! It's name is Snakey, and he is Elias' constant companion. I find it slightly disturbing that my child finds comfort from a snake, but I guess such is the life of a mom of a little boy! Here is a cute pic of Elias and Snakey.
Yesterday (day 3) was great! We spent most of the day at church, and he never had an accident there. We were only home about 4 hours the entire day and he napped for 3 of those. He actually did not even have an accident during his nap. It was amazing! However, late that night we were at Chili's and did not remember to take him to the potty. He had a little accident, but I really blame that one on us!
Today (day 4) was also great. We were out and about running errands and again he did not have any problems. He even stayed dry during his nap. Early in the afternoon I was putting away the groceries and he was in the backyard playing. All of a sudden he came running inside saying "I have to poopoo in the potty!" He sat down and did just that! I swear it brought tears to my eyes. The fact that he stopped what he was doing (actually being outside is his absolute favorite activity) and came in to potty was truly inspiring! I am so proud of that kiddo! We made it through the day with only one accident.
I will end things with something a little more interesting. Elias has a new best friend. He carries this squishy, green snake around EVERYWHERE he goes. He even sleeps with it! It's name is Snakey, and he is Elias' constant companion. I find it slightly disturbing that my child finds comfort from a snake, but I guess such is the life of a mom of a little boy! Here is a cute pic of Elias and Snakey.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Potty Training: Day 2
Today was another good day for Elias! Again he had 2 accidents (1 #1 and 1 #2), but there was still some good accomplishments. First of all he actually wore underwear/pants today. Yesterday we kept the undies off and let him run around naked because every time we put them on he would pee in them. However, today he did much better. Sometimes he would go when we made him sit on the potty and other times he would let us know that he needed to go. I was really impressed with one situation that happened today. He came running to me saying that he had peed on Buzz (he had Buzz Lightyear undies on). I hurried and sat him on the potty and prepared to clean up a wet mess. Instead I found that he had only peed a few drops and had realized what he was doing. He was able to finish on the potty! He even went #2 later on in the night. Things are going well, but tomorrow will be a test. We are going to take him to church without using a diaper. I have 2 changes of clothes ready just in case, and I will actually be in the nursery with him during 2nd service. We will see how it goes.
He did learn a new line today that he repeated often. He is really reluctant to poop on the potty so he basically "held" it in all day. This resulted in the release of a lot of gas! Every time I would hear a little toot from him I would ask him, "Elias, do you need to poopoo on the potty?". Every time he would answer (with way too much attitude that resembled a teenager) "No mom. I just farted!" I swear he rolled his eyes at me when he said that!
He did learn a new line today that he repeated often. He is really reluctant to poop on the potty so he basically "held" it in all day. This resulted in the release of a lot of gas! Every time I would hear a little toot from him I would ask him, "Elias, do you need to poopoo on the potty?". Every time he would answer (with way too much attitude that resembled a teenager) "No mom. I just farted!" I swear he rolled his eyes at me when he said that!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Potty Training: Day 1
We decided to start potty training boot camp today. I am excited to say that it went rather well. Elias peed in the potty about 4 times and had 2 accidents. Not bad! After the first time he actually went on the potty and received his reward of a few M&M's he was hooked. I swear he can pee on command. Basically every time he sat on the potty he could squeeze out at least a few drops. Then he would dance around and sing, "M&M's! M&M's!". It was pretty cute. By the evening he was telling US when he needed to go. Overall I think it went well. Hopefully tomorrow will be even better!
I am still feeling nauseous all day, but it is getting worse at night. At this very moment I am afraid to go brush my teeth because I am pretty sure it will make me puke. With Elias I was over the nausea by 12 weeks. If this pregnancy goes the same way I should only have about 1 more week of this miserable feeling!
I am still feeling nauseous all day, but it is getting worse at night. At this very moment I am afraid to go brush my teeth because I am pretty sure it will make me puke. With Elias I was over the nausea by 12 weeks. If this pregnancy goes the same way I should only have about 1 more week of this miserable feeling!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Little Comedian
Elias has really started to crack us up with some of his newest sayings. Here are a few of his most used lines:
"That is dangerous. You cannot play with it." (He then takes said object and puts it out of my reach.)
"I will be riiiiiiiiiiiiight back!"
"There is no poopoo in there!"
"My tummy hurts. Ask Jesus to make it better."
When Elias prays you have to repeat everything he says. Here is his prayer from last night:
Elias: "Thank you God for my daddy."
Me: "Thank you for my daddy."
Elias: "For mommy"
Me: "For mommy"
Elias: "For my booger on the wall."
Me: "For my....what? Booger on the wall."
Elias: "Yes, booger on the wall."
He then points to the wall right beside him and sure enough there is a huge, dried booger on the wall! Apparently he had needed a place to dispose of it. It was like trying to scrape green glue off the wall.
I will not quote what he said the other day when we were at Chili's with Danie. Let's just say that it is not a good idea to teach a 2 year old the correct names for male/female anatomy. (You would think I would have thought of this, but we had to tell him something when he asked!) He has not learned when to use discretion and what is appropriate "dinner talk".
I also added a name poll to this page. Help us decide on a name for this next little one!
"That is dangerous. You cannot play with it." (He then takes said object and puts it out of my reach.)
"I will be riiiiiiiiiiiiight back!"
"There is no poopoo in there!"
"My tummy hurts. Ask Jesus to make it better."
When Elias prays you have to repeat everything he says. Here is his prayer from last night:
Elias: "Thank you God for my daddy."
Me: "Thank you for my daddy."
Elias: "For mommy"
Me: "For mommy"
Elias: "For my booger on the wall."
Me: "For my....what? Booger on the wall."
Elias: "Yes, booger on the wall."
He then points to the wall right beside him and sure enough there is a huge, dried booger on the wall! Apparently he had needed a place to dispose of it. It was like trying to scrape green glue off the wall.
I will not quote what he said the other day when we were at Chili's with Danie. Let's just say that it is not a good idea to teach a 2 year old the correct names for male/female anatomy. (You would think I would have thought of this, but we had to tell him something when he asked!) He has not learned when to use discretion and what is appropriate "dinner talk".
I also added a name poll to this page. Help us decide on a name for this next little one!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Name Game Revisited
Basically we are scratching the previous boy names from the list (Noah and Malachi). We just don't think they equal the "greatness" of the name Elias. We love our son's name and think it is unique, strong, and simply beautiful. If we have another boy then his name will have to be just as great. We are searching for more options, but for now we like the name Micah (meaning: Who is like God?). Any other suggestions?
Friday, March 6, 2009
The Name Game
We have started thinking about names for this next baby. The first name has to not only be something that we like, but it must have a good strong meaning. We basically have 2 girl names and 2 boy names that we like. However, the middle names are decided and non-negotiable. Middle names are just as important as the first name. We have chosen (okay, so really me, but only because Gus really does not have a strong opinion on the subject) that the middle names will be family names that have personal significance. Since our children will carry the Garcia name from their father, I think they should carry their middle name from my family. Elias' middle name is Glynn. This is the name of my grandpa and my dad's middle name. They have been 2 of the most important men in my life so I always wanted Elias to be named after them.
Now on to baby #2. If it is a boy his middle name will be Thomas. This was the name of my mom's grandpa, who we called Grandaddy. He was definitely the most important man in her life growing up. He was a man who loved God, his family, and his dogs! One of the characteristics I remember most about him is that he was so kind and gentle. I would love to give this middle name to our next son!
If it is a girl her middle name will be Marie. Although this sounds like a "generic" middle name it actually is a family name that goes back a few generations. This is the middle name of my great grandmother, my mother, myself, and my niece.
So here are the names we really love:
-Malachi Thomas Garcia (Love this name, but not sure how it sounds with Thomas. Malachi means "My Messenger".)
-Noah Thomas Garcia (Love this name too, but it may be too "common" compared to the name Elias. It means "peaceful, restful".)
Audrianna Marie Garcia (This is what we would have named Elias if he had been a girl. We would probably call her Audri. Audri means "noble strength" and Anna means "grace, favor".)
Gabriella Marie Garcia (We would NOT call her Gabby, but possibly Ella. It may be too popular considering High School Musical character. It means "God is my strength".)
Now on to baby #2. If it is a boy his middle name will be Thomas. This was the name of my mom's grandpa, who we called Grandaddy. He was definitely the most important man in her life growing up. He was a man who loved God, his family, and his dogs! One of the characteristics I remember most about him is that he was so kind and gentle. I would love to give this middle name to our next son!
If it is a girl her middle name will be Marie. Although this sounds like a "generic" middle name it actually is a family name that goes back a few generations. This is the middle name of my great grandmother, my mother, myself, and my niece.
So here are the names we really love:
-Malachi Thomas Garcia (Love this name, but not sure how it sounds with Thomas. Malachi means "My Messenger".)
-Noah Thomas Garcia (Love this name too, but it may be too "common" compared to the name Elias. It means "peaceful, restful".)
Audrianna Marie Garcia (This is what we would have named Elias if he had been a girl. We would probably call her Audri. Audri means "noble strength" and Anna means "grace, favor".)
Gabriella Marie Garcia (We would NOT call her Gabby, but possibly Ella. It may be too popular considering High School Musical character. It means "God is my strength".)
Monday, March 2, 2009
Nightmares
Elias has started having nightmares. It is so sad! A few weeks ago I heard him running full speed toward our room in the middle of the night. He was screaming and crying. I jumped out of bed and caught him as he flung our door open, and he just clinged to me. Gus and I BOTH ended up laying with him in his little twin bed until he fell asleep. He mentioned something about "being stuck".
A few nights later I heard him running and crying again. This time when I caught him he started screaming "My chocolate. My candy!" He quickly went back to sleep so I did not ask him any questions. The next morning I asked what happened to the candy in his dream. He looked at me and his eyes turned very sad and he said, "That boy take it. He take my chocolate!" I could not help but laugh (although I tried to hide my amusement from him). He was SO broken up about it. So there you go: the nightmare of a 2 year old involves someone stealing his candy!
In pregnancy news I feel absolutely awful. The puking and constant nausea is getting seriously annoying. This baby is also unhappy about my calorie consumption. This kid wants me to eat more! I am literally hungry ALL the time. This is also due to the fact that the thought of food makes me want to throw up. I am so ready for the 2nd trimester and I can eat and feel normal again. Thankfully I have a wonderful husband who is doing so much to help me. I cannot imagine how difficult (impossible really) it would be to make it through this without him.
A few nights later I heard him running and crying again. This time when I caught him he started screaming "My chocolate. My candy!" He quickly went back to sleep so I did not ask him any questions. The next morning I asked what happened to the candy in his dream. He looked at me and his eyes turned very sad and he said, "That boy take it. He take my chocolate!" I could not help but laugh (although I tried to hide my amusement from him). He was SO broken up about it. So there you go: the nightmare of a 2 year old involves someone stealing his candy!
In pregnancy news I feel absolutely awful. The puking and constant nausea is getting seriously annoying. This baby is also unhappy about my calorie consumption. This kid wants me to eat more! I am literally hungry ALL the time. This is also due to the fact that the thought of food makes me want to throw up. I am so ready for the 2nd trimester and I can eat and feel normal again. Thankfully I have a wonderful husband who is doing so much to help me. I cannot imagine how difficult (impossible really) it would be to make it through this without him.
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