This has been a long week in the bathroom department, but with the suggestions my sweet friends made (thanks, ladies!)and a few tweaks of my own, overall, I think the week has been a success. Leah is getting more familiar with the potty, and I have decided that it's going to happen, albeit slowly, so we're doing it. I'm learning a whole new level of patience, and I don't want to forget what a joy this experience is, so I'm posting details here for future reference. Feel free to skip this post if you're not into potty talk right now!
Today Leah completed her first potty chart, so we made a BIG deal out of it- taking lots of pictures and heading to the Disney store to pick out a little toy, which she "paid for" with her potty chart. She was thrilled, and now she knows that there are rewards for filling potty charts with stickers.
Today Leah completed her first potty chart, so we made a BIG deal out of it- taking lots of pictures and heading to the Disney store to pick out a little toy, which she "paid for" with her potty chart. She was thrilled, and now she knows that there are rewards for filling potty charts with stickers.Things I like:
*Our new potty charts. I decided to use these templates, because it makes more sense to put a sticker on each flower, rain drop, Easter egg, etc., than to have to fill in a bunch of boring ol' boxes. And Leah loves it! Plus, there is a different number of dots on each picture, so I can up the dots as she gets more successful. I love this idea, and yes, thank you, I came up with it myself (I think).
*Successful trips to the potty. Leah is starting to hold it long enough to get to the bathroom, and her pull-ups are staying drier longer every day.
*Pull-ups. This is actually a toss up, because they are much easier to get up and down than a diaper, and they leave her feeling more wet and smelly than a diaper, so she doesn't really like them. However, she knows it's just like a diaper, and if it gets wet, she gets a new one. I'm looking forward to big girl underwear, but I think we have a few more successful weeks of potty training before we get there.
Things I don't like:
*Naked days. I tried this on Tuesday, and Leah does not yet understand that no diaper=no peeing unless you're on the potty. I cleaned sheets, chairs, and carpets that day, and was just about to give up before the day was over.
*Early morning potty trips. A few days this week, Leah has woken us all up at 5:00 AM with shouts of "I have to poop! I have to go to the potty!" Ugh. I don't mind once, but three times in one hour tells me that she's just playing games. So we're still trying to figure out the mix between going because you have to go and staying in bed because it's not time for games.
*Number 2. A lot of moms have told me that this is the hardest part of potty training, but Leah will not go unless she's on the toilet. That means lots of trips to the toilet before she will sit long enough to feel the urge and get it over with. I'm glad she's going in the potty though. I certainly don't miss stinky diapers and wipes.
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We're getting there. I'm confident that Leah will be in big girl undies before the summer is over- and that's my goal. One diaper wielding baby at a time!
3 comments:
You're such a good mommy! Patience is a virtue, that is for sure. And I'm glad you have it. :) We used the potty chart thing with Madison too, it worked very well. I'm glad things are looking up in the potty training world at your home. Keep up the good work! :)
Gosh! I just have to wish you luck in that department...although I was wildy entertained my Leah proclaiming in church, "I pooped!" I'm sure it's not the same when it's your child! So yes, best of luck!
And thanks for posting your ideas...I'll store those away for later when they're applicable!
I hope things are still going smoothly! Leah definitely is progressing-yay!
ps-your husband is fabulous too-I LOVED the previous post!
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