I am disgusted by public bathrooms. One of the ways my husband displays his love for me is his patience in searching for miles for the cleanest bathroom stop on a road trip. The thought of trying to take 3 toddlers to a public restroom makes me crazy! Needless to say, I am not excited about 2 little boys learning how to aim and what that is going to do to the cleanliness of my home.
So while I am, by nature, an overachiever, I have filed potty training under the category of "Nothing to prove." I'll wait until they are REALLY ready. There have not been any signs to indicate readiness...until today.
I was making my bed when K walked in wearing different pants than I had put her in. She had pulled her pants off and on by herself. Not perfectly, but impressive. As I ran for the camera to document the moment I was greeted by R who was bare bottomed shouting "Poopy, Mommy!" He then handed me his dirty diaper (which he had removed himself.) Don't worry, I did not photograph that.I am thinking they are displaying signs of readiness. I am terrified.
No yet!!!
8 comments:
Yikes. I hated potty training. But, I have to say I love having someone who's potty trained. It is worth the work, I promise. Three in diapers? That's got to be motivation for you! Good luck:) Remember, nobody goes to college in diapers. Jr. high maybe, but definitely not college!
oufff.
i'm with ya on the public restrooms. they're horrible.
Yeah- good luck with that. I would be fearful, to say the least!
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I have potty trained 6 children, a set of boy twins included. I have to tell you -- by and far, it has been my easiest parenting job.
How? Why? I waited until the child was ready. Really ready. When they are ready, it is over and done with in a snap. Honest!
The girls were all in the 30 month range for learning and the twin boys were 3-1/2.
Still, be warned. Even if your little guy has the best of intentions in the restroom, keep a canister of Clorox Wipes under the sink.
The good thing (if there is one) is that one will want to do what the others do, so they will follow along.
That plus NO MORE DIAPERS!
Yes, the public restroom thing - YUCK. Several people have suggested to me that I take a little potty with me in the car, and given the condition of a restroom we were in today, I don't think that's such a bad idea.
I think about training three at one time (THREE! AT ONE TIME!) - and I can see how it might be a tad intimidating. You can do it, though! You can!
:-)
Have the boys sit. Much less mess.....and actually when they are shorter aim is easier. Have fun with it. It will be over before you know it!
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