I think Zoey has something like eight or nine stickers on her super-cool Elmo Potty Chart hanging in the bathroom. Today was exhausting, but successful. I got a little closer in proximity to several large bowel movements than I'd like, but whatever...keep in mind, people, when I'm working I'm wearing gowns, gloves and often masks when getting this close to shit. And yes, I've considered "borrowing" some PPE (Personal Protective Equipment, to those of us in the biz) to bring home. Or would that be overkill?
And no, I was not brave enough to take Zoey to the baseball game in big girl panties. Next time, though...because I'm encouraged by Kelly's idea that you really have to just go whole-hog and get it over with, so the entire process doesn't last until nearly kindergarten.
I think the highlight of the day was when I told Zoey not to flush just yet, because Mommy had to go potty too, and then she could flush the whole shebang after I was done. So, I'm sitting there, doing God's work as my Grandmother would say, and as soon as Zoey hears the beginning of a tinkle, her face lights up (just like mine when I'm the one sitting on the edge of the tub, not the toilet), she starts clapping (just like I do) and yelling "Yay Mommy! You get a sticker! Yay!!" (just like me).
You haven't lived until you've been cheered on in the bathroom by a 2 1/2 year old. Trust me.
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next time i'm feeling like a failure, i think i'll just come over and drop a deuce in your bathroom so i can get some real praise. :)
There really is nothing like being cheered on in the bathroom!
I love it when Camper cheers me on! He just started clapping, so it doesn't take much to get him to applaud. But I love it anyway. Thanks for introducing yourself over at my blog! I like yours, too!
And I thought Todd was the only one who did that....I didn't even have to train him... :)
My only advice...when we were training Henry, we went back and forth between diapers and underwear, but when I just did underwear only; two days. Really. Two days and he was potty trained. When they don't have diapers at all they seem to make the connection...and I had the same potty seat! Do you have Elmo's Potty Time? Love that video!
PS
Thanks for the pool recommendation, turns out the YMCA was JUST what we were looking for.
Way to go Zoey...and Mommy!
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