We've been potty training all week. Brennan's not quite 2 1/2, but he seemed ready. I think the biggest difference between him and my other boys is that he is
willing to do it. Everyone else was physically able long before they were mentally ready. They would scream and cry whenever I even suggested sitting on the potty or wearing underwear. Brennan is happy to give it a try. That's just the way he is about everything. I think that's why he came 4th - so I'd appreciate this about him.
On Monday we went to the store to buy fun underwear. We have tons of underwear around, but it's all too big for his tiny bum. He chose Elmo underwear, and he loves them. Plus he looks adorable in 'em. It was super hot out, so he just wore underwear all day. He didn't even notice the first time he wet his underwear. But after that he realized what was going on and freaked out about it, running to his potty. Diapers are so effective at pulling away the moisture that kids have no idea they're even peeing. I think it's important for them to have accidents so they can recognize what's going on. For 2 days he spent lots of time on the little potty, reading books and drinking water; and he went through lots of underwear, although he went less often the 2nd day and stayed completely dry Wednesday. Yesterday he peed in the potty 6 times! We celebrated with lots of jelly beans, which I bought after Easter for this very occasion. After being stuck close to the bathroom all week, we were ready to get out of the house. So today we went to story time at the library and grocery shopping. He kept his underwear dry all morning! He has pooped in his underwear once, so that's the next big hurdle. But this whole process has been quicker and easier than ever for me. I wonder if Dave will take him on the fathers and sons campout next month!
We've been potty training all week. Brennan's not quite 2 1/2, but he seemed ready. I think the biggest difference between him and my other boys is that he is willing to do it. Everyone else was physically able long before they were mentally ready. They would scream and cry whenever I even suggested sitting on the potty or wearing underwear. Brennan is happy to give it a try. That's just the way he is about everything. I think that's why he came 4th - so I'd appreciate this about him.
On Monday we went to the store to buy fun underwear. We have tons of underwear around, but it's all too big for his tiny bum. He chose Elmo underwear, and he loves them. Plus he looks adorable in 'em. It was super hot out, so he just wore underwear all day. He didn't even notice the first time he wet his underwear. But after that he realized what was going on and freaked out about it, running to his potty. Diapers are so effective at pulling away the moisture that kids have no idea they're even peeing. I think it's important for them to have accidents so they can recognize what's going on. For 2 days he spent lots of time on the little potty, reading books and drinking water; and he went through lots of underwear, although he went less often the 2nd day and stayed completely dry Wednesday. Yesterday he peed in the potty 6 times! We celebrated with lots of jelly beans, which I bought after Easter for this very occasion. After being stuck close to the bathroom all week, we were ready to get out of the house. So today we went to story time at the library and grocery shopping. He kept his underwear dry all morning! He has pooped in his underwear once, so that's the next big hurdle. But this whole process has been quicker and easier than ever for me. I wonder if Dave will take him on the fathers and sons campout next month!
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good luck!
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