All Things Potty

I have been waiting for the right time to really get serious about potty training with Noah. When Kyle was first born, I knew I didn't have the time to devote to Noah and the potty, and that wouldn't be good. I wanted him to be able to be successful when we tried it, and that would require Mommy to be able to make a real potty commitment.

The last week or so, he's shown a real distaste for a soiled diaper. He wanted to be changed right away, and would even get a disgusted look on his face when I'd change him. We had bought some big boy underwear and tried it out a few times, but he was never consistent in his interest, so I'd give him the choice of diaper or underwear.

Two days ago, he decided that he wanted underwear. So the first day he had no accidents except for one, and that was my own fault. I was talking to a mommy friend that was over visiting with her kids, and he kept saying, "Mommy! Mommy!" which is not unusual! I kept saying, "just a minute honey..." Next thing I knew there was a puddle on the floor. Poor Noah!

The night before that, he told me he needed to go potty. I was busy drawing his bath, so I had my back turned. He then calls out, "Mommy, LOOK!" I look, and lo and behold there is a little something in the toilet. I couldn't believe it!! He went #2 without even telling me! Then last night, he sat right up there and pooped again in the toilet! Amazing!!

Today he wasn't feeling very well. He had a runny nose and was very slowed down. He had one accident of each, but still did very well. He even went on an hour walk with Dad and came back dry and then used the potty! I was positive that he would be back with wet pants, but he waited. I couldn't believe it. This kid is literally training himself. It's awesome!!

So, I think we've been at it 3 days now, so who knows how it will continue, but so far this is so much better than what I was expecting!!I think you'll thank me that I have no pics to go with this story.

I do have pics to show off, but my camera battery is dead and I can't find the charger. ARGH! That will be one of my weekend projects!