This is my kid. ——————————————> He’s awesome. He’s almost three and he rides a tricycle, can run just as fast as his (almost) 5 year old brother, digs for worms like nobody’s business and eats better than my older son ever did. Seriously, he’s great! But he won’t potty train. We’ve been trying for months. Here’s the thing: he will… Read More
The Potty Training Diaries- Day 4
Well, I think the diaries may stop today. Not because Z is perfectly potty trained. He’s not. But the accidents are few and far between (although I am losing a bit of patience when he obviously has to tinkle and refuses because it wasn’t “his idea” and ends up going on my floor. URG!). I’m really proud of my little… Read More
The Potty Training Diaries- Day 3
aka: How to humiliate your child by writing all about their poops and pees:) aka: Operation: Use The Freaking Potty Day 3 Verdict: Well DONE! The Method: Bribe. Today he was in love with the idea that I would give him an Oreo cookie when he pooped on the potty. He pooped 3 times…will have to rethink these bribes I’m using:) The Good:… Read More
The Potty Training Diaries- Day 2
aka: How to humiliate your child by writing all about their poops and pees:) aka: Operation: Use The Freaking Potty Day 2 Verdict: Pretty Good The Method: Bribe. Doritos were his poison of choice today. No doubt that he’s my kid! The Good: Z was really really receptive to the potty today. He was dry when he woke up (SHOCKING! this has literally never… Read More
The Potty Training Diaries- Day 1
aka: How to humiliate your child by writing all about their poops and pees:) Zach is going to be 3 in May. THREE. And, according to any list of “potty training signs” he is ready to potty train. And, according to his mother who is so tired of changing up to 15 diapers a day between the two boys, he… Read More