I know every mom has been through this, or will go through this, and I have been finding it quite the little adventure. Gracie is about 2 1/2 and has so far not really been interested in "the potty". We have tried on and off for awhile, but with a big move across the country and the arrival of her new sister, we figured that she would be fine with waiting a little while. This week she has decided that she is ready, (I hear my debit card yelling "yay!" at the thought of not having to purchase 2 sets of diapers anymore!!!!!) and we have obliged her whole-heartily. She has new Mickey and Minnie undies and that means she is ready to go! She proudly announces when she has to go, and then likes to show off the end result of course. But her most favorite part is the "treat" that she gets. She loves her treats so much that she tried to potty about 4 times in 5 minutes yesterday. Naturally she was a little dismayed when she realized no more "potty" would come out and she could not have yet ANOTHER treat. But it was all in all a very successful day yesterday and I was a proud mommy! Throughout this experience we have also learned that she is quite the little intelligent schemer too. Lately we have been just giving her the dinner that we are eating as well (if you know Gracie then you know she is the pickiest eater EVER!) and if she does not eat it she gets no "dessert" after and that is that. Well the other night she would not eat, and was told about the no dessert clause, and I saw the little light go on upstairs. All of a sudden she announces, "I have to potty!", she runs to go potty and then after announcing that she was successful she demands her "treat". Therefore, getting her dessert anyway. Smart little booger...
Each day of potty training brings about new adventures and of course many uncertainties. But I have learned that with little ones like Gracie, they will only do it when they are ready. And when they are ready, WOW, they just do it with style:) In some ways it is awesome, and in others it is just yet another reminder of how fast they grow up. My little baby has turned into a wonderful little girl. What a blessing.
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Good for Gracie! I'm sorry I never made it to the phone tonight. No excuses. But, still. You're on my mind!!!!!
hi. how's CA? we have a potty for mateo too. so far he pretends to go potty whenever he happens to see it in the bathroom. we haven't pushed yet cause we're going to disney in january and i really don't want to worry about a half trained toddler, packing multiple outfits, and finding potties at the last second. so we're not officially starting till after then. i'm hoping it will be quick and easy.
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