Well I'm back to talk about potty training. Since my son is now 2 1/2 I figured we should try again and see what happens. He seemed to be getting a little more uncomfortable when wearing wet diapers plus in 6 months he needs to be potty trained to move up to the next room at his day care. So, here's whats happened so far:

I picked up his potty chair from my parents house on Sunday having the intention of starting this process the following weekend. But not too long after we got it home he told me he wanted to go potty so I figured I might as well get used to the dry runs and just let him sit on it. Right away he started peeing! I couldn't believe it! So I made a potty chart and put a sticker on that day and let him pick out 3 pieces of chocolate candy. (He was pretty happy about that). I made quite a big deal about the whole thing in hopes that this success would continue. I took him back to the potty every hour to no avail. He would just pee right in his pull up afterwards...

Day 2:
I took a stack of pull ups to day care and told them to really start working with him on potty training. (Until now they just change him every couple hours and give him the option to sit on the potty. He usually wants to but has only actually gone in the potty once). So they told me they would take him in there every 15-30 minutes. I had high hopes going in to pick him up that night but his teacher told me that he didn't go once. She suggested bringing in underwear next time. She said it really bothers some kids to be wet so maybe that would work better. At home that night, when I told him it was time to potty he seemed upset and told me he didn't want to go. I tried not to push it and when he did finally sit, nothing happened.

Day 3: (Today)
At day care, they put the underwear over the pull ups to try to get him used to waering it, in the morning. Then after his nap they just let him wear the underwear. Towards the end of the day he peed in the potty! He missed a little and got some on his pants but who cares! Since the underwear seemed to be a success I just left them on him when we got home. As soon as we got settled I told him that we should try going. He stood in the bathroom refusing...and then he started peeing. UGH! OK, no biggie. Accidents happen. So I changed him and we ate dinner. Then at bath time...he pooped. Scooping poop out of bath water is not my idea of fun. And two cold naked kids running around my room while I'm trying to clean it up...UGH! So I gave it one last attempt about an hour later right before bed time. He didn't want to sit but I convinced him and after a few rounds of "twinkle twinkle little star" he went potty!

So he has 2 stickers on his potty chart and got 3 more pieces of chocolate right before bed time. If anything is going to motivate this kid to use the potty, its chocolate.

So, its just the beginning of this huge process but its starting out way better then the last time. And if you are still reading by this point even after me using the words "pee", "poop" and "potty" so many times, thank you:) And I will keep you posted.

So I'm tackeling this potty adventure on Saturday. My parents are taking the baby out and about for bothe Saturday and Sunday so I can give my little tinkler all of my attention.

We will be going on a mommy/son shopping trip tomorrow night to get yummy snacks and any other necessities we think we need for the weekend. Seeing as we will not be leaving all weekend it is important that we are fully stocked.

My feelings: The idea of not changing diapers is great. Not sure about the idea of having to ask him every half hour if he has to go potty. Weighing the pros and cons.

His feelings: Completely unaware of what I'm about to get him in to.

So I'm starting the potty training adventure. I am requesting lots of prayers, crossed fingers, positive thoughts and any other thing you all can send my way.

So far I think I have the essentials:

* Potty training book for my son to read

* "Potty Power" training video

* His own potty chair that has all the bells and whistles (sings, lights up and basically talks him through the whole process)

* A potty chair that goes on the "big boy" potty

* A step stool

* "Big boy" underwear

* Pull-ups

* A potty training doll (well we're using a bear)

* Potty Training for Dummies (for me)

Let me just start out by saying that I'm terrified to start this. There are so many unknowns that come with it. Who knows how he will react, or how I will react or how much work it will be and are we both ready for that work. Yes, I tend to over think things...


He is showing all the signs of readiness...

So I plan to start this adventure in a month. By then our vacation will be over and he will be used to full time daycare.

Truth is, I think we are both going to need some help during this process so I thought I would include you all so you can give us some tips along the way. Advice or encouragement are always welcome :)