Braden's Sticker Chart

I adore my son to pieces.
He's lovable and so funny!
He's full of joy and so many wonderful things.
But he's also stubborn and doesn't listen well to me, at all.
He's two, so this is normal, but frustrating at the same time.
This age, so far, has been the toughest for me.
Please, don't tell me, "just wait until he's 3" or whatever age because ALL stages can be hard.
In order to get him to listen to me I tried many different things and nothing worked.
Then, I decided to try a sticker chart.

The one on the left is for diaper changing, which I've pretty much given up on.
He's just going to fuss and try to run away from me when I want to change him!
I'll keep on working on it, but stickers for that seem pointless.
The sticker chart that he loves is the one with the cars, of course!
As of right now, this chart is for being nice to his sister!
We we're having some issues in that area...
And after talking to my Bible study ladies, decided that a sticker chart would be a great idea!
When he's nice to his sister, he gets a sticker.
When he gets 5, he gets to watch tv.
This is good for both of us.
Motivation for me be more consistent with him and not have the tv on all the time!
Motivation for him to be have gentle hands with his sister and earn tv time!

He's been super great with his sister this week!
I think it's time to work on something else, possibly on a bigger scale!
Something like, every time he listens to mom, he gets a sticker!
That might take a while, but it would make me so happy! =)

And just a few pictures of the kiddos together this week because they really do love one another!

Six Months

Hello, I'm 6 months old today and mom is FREAKING out! 

I'm getting so big and doing new things all the time. 

Every time Mom gets super excited and starts smiling like a crazy person. 

I like it too though, doing new things, it's pretty fun. 

I really enjoy sitting up and playing with toys. 

My brother always brings me lots of his toys to play with. 

Sometimes its a bit overwhelming, but I'm thankful.

I really appreciate anything I can put in my mouth. 

The other day my brother even gave me his bagel (he's such a good sharer)!

Mom was surprised and grossed out by the soggy bread, but I enjoyed it. 

Until she took it away, at least.

Speaking of food, I'm eating baby food now. Twice a day. 

I like most of it, except peas. Please keep those away from me. 

If you don't I'll just spit them back out and cry. So gross!

I still love having mom's milk though. Sometimes I even want that right after baby food. 

It's just so good and comforting to be in mama's arms.

Lately, I've wanted that lots. I cry and cry, then she picks me up and all is right in my world.

I also like to just stare at daddy. I know he wonders what I'm thinking. 

Really, I just think he's handsome ;) and he makes me smile! 

Oh, did I mention that I'm sleeping through the night?

Things were rough there for a while, but I've got it figured out (for) now.

Sleep is great. Makes me feel better and everyone else too! 

I sleep best in my pack'n play at night, but during nap time usually in Mom and Dad's bed, alone.

I need my space, ya know? Sometimes I even take naps unswaddled. Crazy, huh? 

But I must be swaddled at night. I just can't sleep otherwise. 

Did I mention that I'm teething and drooling a lot? 

Two of my teeth are trying to come in, but it just hasn't happened yet.

Mom says soon, but I also heard her say I have more teeth to come to come in. A whole mouth?

Are you kidding me? Makes me cranky just thinking about it! 

Oh, I also sat up in the tub by myself for the first time last night. 

I loved it and couldn't stop smiling! Loved the feel of the water and splashing! 

I think that's all I have to share about myself for now! There will be more later, promise!

Stay warm today! I'm going to do so by cuddling with mama!

Love,

Mavey