Okay, I admit it, the title and topic of this post is all about me and my needs. I NEED to remember that potty training is a good thing, and I need to keep positive and patient in the process. Hopefully listing all the good things happening with our potty training will give me that kick in the patootie I need to keep it fun and positive for my son.
So, here it goes, I am thankful that:
1. Potty training is a step towards independence for my little guy, and each little step towards independence is a little piece of freedom for us all.
2. The potty treats and cloth training pants really have taught him to realize when he is wet, and that’s a good thing. Even as he says, “Pee my pants,” for the 5th time that day, I need to remember that – he’s learning, and that’s a good thing.
3. Being at that stage where we can potty train in cloth pants means less money spent on store-brand pull-ups and diapers. And any time I can save us some money it’s a good thing.
4. Since we are still taking potty breaks every hour and 15 minutes or so, and the training pants are thick, there isn’t enough pee in him to make a real puddle on the carpet. That means the blankets I put down can come up for now and suddenly the living room looks cleaner without really trying.
5. Once he’s potty trained I won’t have to wipe smooshed on poop off his butt during diaper changes. (I realize I’ll still be wiping butts for a while, but at least it won’t be smeared everywhere.)
So, do you have something you’re working on right now that taking a moment to be thankful for might give you the kick you need?
Amanda says
We’re at this stage too and I have to remember that “Mama, I have to go pee pee in my potty” while it means that I have to run across a large house to unlock the bathroom door, it also means he’s asking and that’s progress.
admin says
Yes, I’m hoping we get to that stage where he tells me he has to go SOON b/c right now Mommy is having to watch the clock, and I’m just not that good at it sometimes.
Write at Home Mom says
So you know how they tell you to have your son aim at Cheerios in the toilet? Well, the other morning, my son stood up and peed in his cereal bowl. And then he looked at me, proud as a peacock, expecting praise. Sigh.
admin says
I literally am laughing so hard my sides hurt. Had to share this with my husband; that is a story for when he gets bigger! You never know what they’re going to do next at that age –