Thursday, December 3, 2009

Thursday Three - dedicated to Grandma Jan

Three things going on with us.
1. Blake's birthday. He loved his birthday this year and it was really fun to see him get into it.



2. Holiday Decorating. In our marriage I have never really done a ton of holiday decorating. Our last place was so small I didn't need one more thing taking up space. This year I did my best to make things look festive. Thanks Paiger for the wooden nativity. I love it!


3. I finally put a nail hole in our new walls. I am still no where close to really decorating but we have done two things that I am excited about. Our new clock for the living room. I think we could have gone even bigger but I am still happy with our choice. I would like to thank my friend AB for helping me make the tree wall hanging. I chose to hang it in my bathroom and couldn't be happier with my decision. My trips to the bathroom are much more cozy with the new decor.


On a side note, we are potty training the Blake Man. Going great!! Today he watched himself go pee all over the kitchen floor. He seriously just stood there and watched and had no idea what was going on. The best part was that when he was done he couldn't wait to help me clean it up. Not sure we are all on the same page.

Today during a church meeting at my house every time (seriously every time) I looked over at Blake he had no clothes on from the waist down from "going potty" on the toilet. He heads in to sit on the toilet about 30 times a day. I was not going to push the potty training stuff until after the holidays but he is so into it. Hopefully at some point his body catches up with his enthusiasm for the toilet paper going down the tunnel that goes under the house.

12 comments:

Team Covey said...

I cannot handle it. I'm just glad he helped you clean it up.

Jessica said...

1. Why are you wearing green in that picture? I thought you hated that color ;)

2. Great wreath! I want to come see your Christmas decorations in person.

3. No shout out to your fab friend, Jessica who helped you realize you wanted one of those tree hangings?
It is so cool that Blake decided he wants to go potty just so he can look at it, right? Go Blake!

Dan and Merideth said...

Things with you sound so fun! We miss you here in Austin Texas!!

merathon said...

love the festiveness going on in your house! so tell me more about this "tree wall hanging". . . what does it say on it? where had you seen it before?

Unknown said...

Thats my new favorite Blake story. That is heelarious.

Steph said...

loved this post - esp peeing all over the kitchen floor - thanks for making me laugh when i am laying here sick as a dog and sometimes forget to smile! this made my day! Guess i have a lot to look forward to with Cash if this is indicative of boy behavior! Merry Christmas!

mama bear said...

Love it all! I am interested in the tree wall hanging too, do you have a pattern?

Blake cracks me up! I am not looking forward to potty training Madi, but at least she's the last one!

Angie said...

I love the pictures! That cake looks great too, did you make it? I hope that you will have Blake out of diapers soon. THat's great!

Corinne said...

I'm lovin the cake and all the festive decor. Happy Birthday Blake! We need to chat this week - it's been too long!

Stapletons said...

Way to go Blake-man! Everyone has to pee on the floor at some point before they realize what's up, right?

It's Been a Day! said...

i really like the 3 trees next to the nativity. you have way more decorations than we do and very impressive on the wall hanging. i really like that. i would live in the bathroom if i had one there. way to go. you are very impressive with all your craftiness.

jamie said...

oh, the fun i have to look forward to with a boy in the house!