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Monday, September 13, 2010

Mommy Mommy Mommy , I need to go potty

All my kids potty train just before their third birthday.  Sophie was ready at the beginning of the summer, but I wasn't.  The idea of potty training her on vacation, or while we had house guests made me want to gouge my eyes out-no way.  When Jack was little, he loved stickers, so I made him a chart and every time he went on the potty, he could put a sticker on the chart.  I also made Bella a chart, but she could have cared less, she just wanted cute undies.  Sophie was all about the chart, but she wanted to chart to lead to something.  So we picked out a doll, made the chart and went to work.


Potty training is one of those things that you know will be excellent when it is over, and the end result is totally worth it.  But the middle, not so much.  I think I was also reluctant because we got new carpet this year, and it is still nice.  But we stocked up on the thick gerber panties and those usually don't leak a ton, at least not on the floor.  And here we are a few weeks later, and she's got it!  I know there will still be the occasional accident, but I won't be buying diapers anytime soon.  We do have to go in a ton of public restrooms, and I do have to focus on someones bodily functions besides my own.  But that will all pass.  We did have a bout of being afraid of big potties, but I think she is conquering that. 

So adios diapers, hello more things to wash!

5 comments:

The 5 Disney Lovers said...

so dang cute she is!!!!

Christine Hull said...

so are sticker charts the secret? Ainsleigh is ready but just can't seem to make the leap. I know she isn't ready during nap and overnight but during the day she is fully aware of when she is going potty and if she is not clothed will immediately go to the potty. I need come big cousin advice...

ps. Sophie looks adorable!

Grandma Goo said...

Yea Sophie!!!! Grandma is so proud of you! And what a cute baby you have now. Good Job! Love the goo

::lindsay said...

That's awesome! Your family is spaced out much like mine, so it seems like we are always going through relatively same type milestones. We are just thinking that we might have to start potty training around here too, since Chloe will be 3 in December. I think I will "think" about it until November and give it a whirl. Yea Sophie! She looks so cute posing with her doll.

Jessica Christensen said...

Way to go, Smophie! Now we just need our Liam to do the same thing. :/