Thursday, April 14, 2011

3 Day Potty Training

Yeah I wish. . . I haven't finished posting my cruise pics but I'm in the midst of a HUGE milestone so I NEEDED to document it :) I just started potty training Crew on Monday it's now Thursday night and I'm not sure that we're any closer than we were on day 1! Here's a breakdown of our week:

Monday- DAY 1: Got rid of remaining diapers, put on the new BIG BOY undies. Of course they are Disney Cars and Thomas the Train. (His two OBSESSIONS) All morning he did great no accidents. Had one accident in the afternoon. Went on the toilet before bed. WHOO HOO this is going to be easy!

Tuesday - DAY 2: Went in at 5:00am and he was DRY! Took him to the potty and he went! He instantly demanded his treat and held up two fingers. Wow this kid is persistent to want his treat at 5:00am! The power of positive reinforcement I reminded myself. When he woke up at 7ish he was still dry! I must have some kind of genius for a child!  He got an Easter egg instead of a jellybean as a reward!  Then later that morning he had accident (but it was my fault as I had him in the highchair while I tried to finish my P90x workout. And thankfully just #1 he seems to have the poo thing down) We went through a few pairs of underwear that day. Not terrible.

Wednesday - DAY 3: Went in at 5:20am he was wet. :( Changed the sheets and him, took him potty he went on the toilet! (I wonder how long he laid in wet pj's poor thing, he never did cry.) He went back to sleep till 7:45am wet bed again! Changed the sheets and thought SERIOUSLY??? But remained calm and loving ;) That day we went through at least 6 pairs of underwear. And two rounds of laundry. Yikes today he's supposed to be trained. Went to bed reminded him to tell me if he needs to go pee pee. He quickly responds, "Momma poo poo" Yes I say please tell me if you have to go poo poo or pee pee. he repeats the phrase. (So cute if only it could translate into action :)

Thursday (Today)  - DAY 4: Went in at 4:50 (I just happened to wake up) quickly checked on him he was dry so took him potty. He went on the toilet and again demanded his 'treat' holding up his two fingers. (Even though I always only give him one, he still tries to weasel more out of me.) He had his first #2 accident today. We were sitting on the front porch enjoying the sunshine when I saw the face. . . we didn't make it in time. Overall he had less accidents today but man oh man. Any advice from you seasoned moms out there???

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