OK, so "after the holidays" is here at last and we no longer have any excuses to put things off! We are not much for New Year's Resolutions around here, but we did make a list of things that we've been meaning to get done for a long time... at the top of the list was potty training Nathan... quick! Before this baby is born... This is one of my least favortie parenting tasks for sure!
So, we went cold turkey, like we did with Ellie -- no more diapers, no more pull-ups -- we started on Saturday (I just can't imagine doing those first couple of days without Frank around...). And we had all the rewards in place - the jellybeans, the stickers, the "potty presents" from the dollar store. No more fooling around on our parts - On Saturday, it was just as we expected - about 12 "accidents" throughout the day. We could barely keep up with the laundry! SUnday was a little better -- down to maybe 4 or 5 accidents. Still not really convinced that he was "getting it" but less laundry anyways. Monday was better still - only three accidents and all before noon. And Tuesday (today) - we have turned the corner, officially, I think. Now that he gets how to "let it out" and how to "keep it in" (too much information??), he gets a kick out of going potty "standing up like daddy" -- it's a hoot and he cracks up the whole time! He even has so much FUN going potty today, that he has even refused the jellybeans and the potty presents (which is good... there's only one of those left!). So, (knock on wood), NO accidents so far today - much less stressful day (and much less laundry...)
So, we'll see if we can keep the good momentum going - next phase, staying dry overnight... we're on a roll so far, so we'll see how it goes.
Have a great week - stay warm!
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