We're finally potty training Ryder. And I sure hate potty training. I always put it off as long as possible (all that summer traveling made for a perfect excuse), mostly because I'd rather change a diaper than clean up a puddle (or worse!). And I'd rather carry around diaper stuff wherever I go than have to suddenly drop everything and do the 30-second run through the store looking for a toilet (because when a 2-year-old says they need to go potty, they don't mean "soon" they mean "right now" or possibly "three minutes ago"). I think potty training is the worst thing about being a parent, and that's with labor and the public throwing of tantrums in the running.
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| Fun with darts |
But, yes, we're finally doing it. I seem to have developed some sort of whacked out technique wherein I start potty training, give up because it's so awful, and then force my kids to beg me to use the potty until I finally give in. It's probably terrible parenting, but it seems to work pretty well. I think it only works if your kid is nearly four, though.
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| And my Mom captured them taking that selfie |
So that's where we are with Ryder. He went all day yesterday without an accident, though, so that was good. At one point, he was watching TV and I paused his show so he could take a bathroom break. As I was following him up the stairs, he suddenly announced, "Mommy, I love you, but I don't need your help to go potty."
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| He wears his chocolate mustache well... |
Well, then! I guess my work here is nearly finished!
Where did he learn to talk like that?
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| Right after a trip to the barber's |
3 comments:
There's a lot to be said for late potty training. I can't believe Ryder's comment that he loves you but doesn't need help in the potty. Such a cute, cute boy!!!
I am right there in the potty training trenches with you! It is definitely one of my least favorite things to have to do. Good luck!
Ha ha, I love your quote about him not needing help (but he still loves you), that's awesome!! And I'm a huge believer in waiting for potty training!! It drives me crazy when I hear, "My kid has been potty trained for almost a year, and s/he only has a couple of accidents a day!" My thought is that if they're still having accidents regularly, they're not potty trained.... Good luck with it!!!
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