January 26th - Diaper Diaries

Dear Diaper Diary, January 26, 2008

We are doing pretty good on starting that timer after each “Potty Show”. But sometimes we forget and that is when we have had little accidents. We have managed to miss Pooing in the potty each time so far and its frustrating. That’s the thing about poo, while it is the easiest muscle to work and technically easier to poo than pee on a potty, it is the muscles they can also withhold use of till that sneaky few seconds you are not looking straight at them and then like a flash they have become the secret poo-er. Times like this I really do regret not just doing this at a more obedient 2 years. I was really nervous about it this time round with Jules and didn’t want to do anything wrong. My hesitancy has perhaps not paid off. It will be harder for him since he is more independent and can choose No much more easily. They are so much more compliant at 2—if you say it is the best thing they pretty much believe you. What can I say, I wussed out. After reading my little book from a nursery teacher and reminding my self of the steps, just a week ago, I was well annoyed with myself for procrastinating us to 3 years. Either way, he will still get it—it just may take the full 10 days instead of 3. I am strong, I can make it, I can be patient. Jules is fine, its Mum that has to keep cool when rinsing out dirty pants and brushing poo off of bottom of her tennis shoe. Just keep in mind, Kids grow up sooooo quick that no matter how stressed out or tired you are it passes and you will remember the good stuff fondly and the bad stuff just cracks you up. He just wants to color and do fun stuff, for lords sake!