After the week from hell when I first tried to potty train Emily just after her 2nd birthday, I learned the secret to potty training success: WAIT UNTIL THEY'RE READY! So I tried again 10 months later, and she pretty much picked up the whole concept in 3 hours, using the methods from
Toilet Training in Less Than a Day. She rarely had accidents, and I was so grateful I didn't try to rush things with her. Hearing from everyone and their dog that boys are more difficult to potty train than girls, I definitely didn't want to rush things with Jonathan either.
So a month before his 3rd birthday, I gathered the crackers, Capri Suns, M & M's, potty chart, and stickers, and prayed we would have success. Wade took Emily on a daddy daughter date for the day, so Jonny wouldn't have as many distractions. He's been doing awesome and loves his toy castle he got from filling his potty chart up with stickers.
So although I miss this little boy running around our house in nothing but a diaper...
I'm proud of my big boy, and I think he's proud of himself, too. ;)
So although I miss this little boy running around our house in nothing but a diaper...
I'm proud of my big boy, and I think he's proud of himself, too. ;)
14 comments:
Congrats on being out of diapers. . . well at least for a little while. That is awesome.
That's awesome! Oh, and when he gets married PLEASE make sure that last photo makes the picture-video-montage people always create for receptions. :)
I love that last picture! I'm sure you won't be missing diapers in a few more months. Once Aiden gets to the potty training stage it sounds like I might have to get some tips from you! :)
That's awesome! Good job, Jon!
Sweet! Potty trained kids are the best!!
The best kids are the kids that are potty trained!!-you can quote me if you'd like!:)
YAAY! I think that I need to start Addy (so we won't have 3 kids in diapers!), but I just keep procrastinating... thanks for the inspiration!
Well he won't be running around in a diaper, but he can run around in big boy undies! Love it. That last picture is great. Regan is finally having less and less accidents and Sophie is escalating......figures.
I'm so glad it wasn't too hard for either of you. I have definitely learned some things for next time. I love the idea of a sticker chart with a promised prize. I'm going to use that when we try to get out of diapers at night. Love the last picture too. So cute!
Horray! It is such a relief to be done with diapers!!
I love that last picture! its hilarious. Kyle was so easy! And because I waited until he was ready! Cleaning toilets after Boys on the other hand is definitively harder but the potty training....not as bad as I thought! Good luck and I'm glad he's doing good!
That is a great book. We've had no accidents...except for in the library today. oops. Seriously it works miracles. How exciting for your little boy and you! Love the briefs and soccer socks. waiting is definitely the key.
Oh boy am I jealous! But way to go Johny! and mom!
That's awesome!! How is he doing on the night training? Cause Crew still has to wear a diaper, and I am almost out of them and I don't want to buy any more... any suggestions??
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