Potty Training

The other day I went out to Sams club and bought a new box of diapers for Brady and of course $40. later - thought to myself hmmmm....I wonder if my little man is ready!?! Well since Brady just turned two at the end of February I thought I might be jumping the gun. I ran over to Kohls and bought two packages of underwear that had 7 pairs in them each. I decided we were going to give it a shot and see how we do. I have gotten mixed responses about me starting him so soon and that he probably wont be ready but, in my opinion -- worth a weeks effort and if it doesnt work and he needs more time, thats totally fine.
WELL....my Brady -- is doing AWESOME!!! He has not had an accident since the first day. Now....mind you -- we are only on day 3 but, good gravy...he is doing FABULOUS in my opinion. I even ventured out of the house to go pick up Carter, Branden, and Matt from school and he stayed dry the whole time. If he needs to go he runs up to me and says " Mom...Pee Pee ".
I am soooooo proud him. Brady is a very strong willed child so it could have gone either way so I am glad its going so great. I obviously have never potty trained a child before being that Brady is my first born. Its sooo fun and exciting for me to watch him make these steps to being such a big boy. I am totally not ready for my baby to be growing up so fast but, I have to be honest.....I could totally go with out changing diapers on two kids to just one and not to mention the cost that is involved. We usually dont leave Sams club when buying diapers and wipes under $100. Ahhhhhh the savings - the savings!!!

Catching up on posts!!!

Here are a few things that have been happening the last few weeks and I just havent had a chance to post anything.

We went to the splash pad with Jillian, Carter and Trenton. I took Kate and Connor along - since I was taking care of them and all....thought it would be best!!! lol They all had a great time and it was a nice way for the kids to burn off energy before their naps. Logan at one point started falling asleep in the swing so we knew it was time to head home.


Carter came over to have a play day with Brady! They had a lot of fun playing with Play-Doh and shaving cream. Its always fun to just have those days where you dont really care if things get messy.


Brady got his alphabet learning blocks from his Nana and Grandma Watts. These are quite a pricey item but he absolutely loves them. Each box has something in it that begins with the letter on the box. Brady and I get to have one on one time every day and we pull out the boxes and say the words. It is so much fun and hopefully is making some progress with his speech.

Brady also got a fun cube like ball from his Nana for his birthday...This thing is a great energy burner. Brady runs all over the back yard with it chasing it around. We took it to the park one day with Jillian and she thought she broke her nose -- Carter thought he was going to throw up so, he was sitting down by the strollers! We went over to the park instead - the cube was a bust on the field...we will keep it in the back yard.

Not to compare kids but, my little Logan has jello legs! Brady was such a stiff board and very strong from the moment he was born so this is all new to me. However..Logan has been using the Lion that Grandma Watts bought Brady when he was a baby and walking all over the play room. Here is a fun little video clip of him.

Classes starting NOW!!!

For all of those who have visited the Smith's Blog....I appreciate your time and the amazing calls to congratulate Jillian and I on our talent. The request for sing-o-grams are so appreciated and overwhelming that my heart is just full for Neil Smith acting as an agent.

Due to my love for children and being that Neil and Laura just recently were blessed with little Tyler -- I thought it would only be appropriate to start branching out and teaching children how to do their own singing and dancing routines. I keep the classes very small so the children get special one on one attention.

Neil and Laura -- To show my appreciation to you -- Tyler will get these classes free for 6 months for all your help.

Classes are filling up fast, so make sure your children are not left behind.

Please preview my advance sing-o-gram class below. As you can see....totally worth your time and money.

Concerned!!!

Night before last I was doing my usual -- check on the boys and tuck them in one more time before I headed to bed myself. I first checked on Logan who was sound asleep and looking soooo peaceful and sweet. I then went into Brady's room where I usually take out a couple toys that he has taken to bed with him and below is what I found.
Now....I am sure that some might be offended that I would post such a picture but, Im ok with that. Brady of course is my first child and being that he is a boy is fabulous but, good gravy! It starts at such a young age. I called Ryan into the room and we both chuckled and snapped a couple of photos. I have a feeling that there are going to be some funny story's to follow with having boys. Gotta love it!



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Love Thy Neighbor!!!

Sooooo....Ryan is out of town this WHOLE week for work and a little pleasure. He is in Vegas for a conference and then his birthday is this Friday so, he decided to stay a couple extra days to make some bets on basketball games. Ryan and I are both big fans of Vegas so, I am happy that he gets to get a chance to get away and enjoy himself. Of course -- I wish I was there with him because I miss him sooo much but, I am not ready to leave my bambinos yet.
Anyways...it happens to be St. Patricks day and my WONDERFUL neighbors/friends -- took a stroll down to mi casa and brought there friend Jose for me to meet personally. Well...it was a pre-made bottle of Margaritas. Ahhhh........
Had a couple fun conversations outside with them and off they went. Kristi came back for a few min and we chatted. I tell ya what....we seriously have some of "The Best" neighbors ever. We feel so lucky, and blessed to have moved into such a nice neighborhood and found new friends. Thanks to Kristi and Kevin for thinking of me last night and letting me see some adults while Ryan is away. You guys are great!!
Kristi also told me that Jose is not leaving town for another day so, she may bring him over tonight again to visit!!! Tee Hee



You have to love how Kevin placed the nicely salted glasses in-between the rugs in front of the Car-Seats in the Mini Van --- in order to keep the salt on them!!! That's Great!!!

Loving those Toes!

I sat down on the ground yesterday to paint my toe nails. Brady was soooo very interested in what I was doing. I explained to him that I was painting my toes. He lifted up his foot and kept saying....toe, toe. I told him this was only for Mommy but, he continued to say...toe, toe - while pointing to his own feet.
I thought....what the heck. So I painted my little mans toes. After I was done I was blowing on them so they would dry quickly and of course Brady brought his foot up to his mouth and started helping with the blowing. Ryan of course was mortified when he got home and saw his sons toes. He also told me to not blog about it or let anyone else see them. Sorry Honey!!!
I think he looks cute!!!

I apologize for the close up of my horrible looking feet!!!

Brady is 2 years old!!

It has been super busy around the McMullen house but, then again -- when is it not busy. Our big boy Brady turned 2 years on the 26th of February and I am totally in disbelief that we are already here. Where has the time gone?? There is no way possible to put into words the feelings and love that I/We have for Brady. He truly is an amazing child. He makes us laugh all the time and of course -- keeps us on our toes.
I think I also feel like it has gone by so fast due to Brady's size. He is only 2 years old and is about the size of a 3 1/2 year old. He is not fat by any means but, rather just a solid 36 pounds. He is the reason I can keep my girlish figure by packing him around - one or two lifts a day and ya have a full body work out.
He is so smart and amazes me every day with the things he understands and picks up. His speech has taken a giant leap in the last two weeks and he says the cutest things ( or trys to anyways ).
I am sure if you know Brady he has made you bust a gut a time or two while hanging out with him. He has to be one of the most dramatic children with his expressions.
He listens very well for his age and aside from an occasional temper tantrum he is a very happy child who just loves to be alive.
Brady has made a connection between Ryan and I that is indescribable. If there was no Brady there may not be a Ryan and Lindsey. I know that God sent this little angel to us/me for more reasons than I can explain. This little man makes me sooo proud of him every day and I love being a mom, more and more every time I wake up and get to see his shining face. I could go on and on about my love for our Brady.
I am so blessed to have Brady for a son and Thank God everyday that his sweet soul is ours. Ryan and I have created an amazing child who we are so proud to be his Mommy and Daddy.

10 Things that I LOVE that Brady does or says:

1) Love ya chew
2) Ohhhh Noooo
3) Plays in his crib for a good half hour before he wants out of bed
4) Goes to the pantry taps his finger on his chin and says hmmmmm.....
5) Puts his hand over his ear and says...whats tat
6) Signs Thank You when someone does something for him
7) Says Bye and waves if he needs the ok to do something
8) Sings and dances with me
9) Yells Hi when I walk in his room to get him up
10) Takes Logan a toy and says shhhh if he is sad

I took Brady to the Children's Museum the day of his birthday and then later that night we took him over to Chuckie Cheese so, here are some photos of his big day!