Potty Training: Day 3

To be perfectly honest, this whole potty training thing has gone incredibly well. Blake hasn't had an accident since the first day and he's going to the bathroom unprompted and taking care of most of the duties that come along with toileting oneself (not all, of course). We haven't ventured far from home, so teaching him how to hold it for longer periods while we are not near a bathroom will be our next hurdle. I know there will be accidents and bed-wettings in our future, but that's normal. My only concerns now are:

-being away from home and not having a bathroom accessible (as mentioned above)

-weaning Blake from the treats he so readily receives for a successful trip to the bathroom (I've only been giving him a treat if he remembers to ask for one. I figure I won't buy anymore candy/small toys and when we're all out then that's it for potty rewards.)

-him using going to the bathroom to stall nap/bed time. (He's already started to do this.)

All in all, this potty training stuff has been a very positive experience. And I think it's due in large part to Blake being ready. While I think the techniques* I've used have worked well (especially for accidents), I don't think the past 3 days would have gone nearly as well if Blake had not been ready to learn how to use the potty. And I can't imagine struggling with him day in and day out if he had decided it wasn't time. So thanks, Blake. We make a great team! (And Daddy, too!)

*And thanks, Lindsay for letting me borrow your potty training book!

Potty Training: Thoughts on Day 2

6:45 am:
Blake: Mom! Mom! Momma! Mom!
Me: (Ugh, seriously!) (stumble into Blake's room) Good morning, Blakey!
Blake: Need go pee-pee!!
Me: Oh ok, let's go fast fast fast!

-I can't believe he stayed dry all night. That's awesome!

-I should have bought a stash of treats for myself.

-Wow. I think poop in a training potty is more disgusting than poop in a diaper.

-No accidents so far! Maybe we can go for a short walk outside.

-Short walk turned into playground visit. Wonder how long this will last.

-Do we walk home or do I let him pee at the playground? If we go home we aren't coming back and we've only been here 5 minutes.

-Ok, so I'm one of those, "You can pee in the bushes" kind of moms. Note to self: don't let Blake play in the bushes anymore.

-2 potty attempts in the bushes. Time to head home before he wets himself.

-Yes! Nap time!

Potty Training: Thoughts on Day 1

-Ok, let's get this started!

-I'm too tired to do this.

-2 accidents already? We've only been at this an hour, but I thought for sure he'd get the hang of it pretty quickly.

-On the other hand, how much can I expect from a 2 year old who's only ever peed when the urge came? 2 accidents probably isn't that bad.

-When is nap time?

-I think I've said, "Blake, do you need to go to the potty?" almost 300 times today.

-Another accident. He caught himself and ran to the potty, so I guess that's progress.

-I'm never going to be able to leave my house again.

-I should've made Evan take work off so he could train Blake.

-If this bout of training doesn't take, it's Evan's turn to try next.

-It's a good thing I started this training now, because 8 months pregnant Whitney would've said, "Let him stay in diapers."

-I didn't realize how much of my day was being spent on the couch. I miss you, couch.