Year of the Potty

I claimed 2013 as MY year, but after the past couple of days I am thinking it may change to the "Year of the Potty!"

My big girl has "peepeed in the potty" 5 times today!

If you know Macie, you know this is a HUGE deal!

I  don't know who gets more excited, me or her.

 

I asked for advice (or pointers) from friends since we're just now putting a big focus on this and most answered with the same things. Let her wear panties (no diapers), give her lots of juice (or water) and to reward her with candy, a sticker chart or her favorite treat. I'm happy to report that in the 5 days we have been working on it, I have only had to give her candy one time and that was the first day!
Macie, you are amazing!
Here's to great potty training success! 

To Blog Or Not To Blog

That is the question.

In fact, that has been the question for quite some time. (just ask my BFF and husband)
I love the idea of blogging.
Having my own personal website, connecting with friends and making new ones.
But, is finding a good, clever name for a blog this hard for everyone? I wanted it to be something catchy and easy to remember. This was way harder than I thought it'd be. But I was determined. So, off I went.

Option #1:
"Mama loves the coupons"
Because let's face it, I do! I thought this would be a little bit personal and a lot about coupons.
THAT WAS A BUST!

Option #2:
"The Funkee Bunch"
Since this is my first post on this blog I haven't had a chance to tell you much about myself. My husband's name is Mark, hence the nod to Mark Wahlberg. Growing up I had a crazy, stupid love (and still do) for NKOTB and all things Wahlberg. This one would be more personal, fun.
THAT WAS A BUST!

Option #3:
"motherMAEi"
I wanted something personal and fun, (like option #2) but something totally different...something Tori Spelling worthy. You know...sTORI telling, ediTORIal, invenTORI...you get the picture. I've deemed 2013 as MY YEAR, so I thought documenting my life's journey through 2013 in the form of a blog would be the best way to go. That's how motherMAEi was created. Mae is a nickname for my biggest love, my 2 year old daughter Macie Jane.

Now that I have officially (with this post) entered the blog world, please be patient with me! I have no clue what I'm doing!


Here's a picture of Mae and I as I was trying to blog.