We did it.
We took the plunge and said "no more diapers."
(What were we thinking???)
Friday night started out with brand spanking new Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck underwear, a trip to McDonalds for "big girl" chicken nuggets (accident number 1), and a trip to the toy store at the mall (accident number 2 & 3) to celebrate our "big girl."
Let's just say that we now know we were expecting WAY too much out of our little Marie. How could she think about her potty when she is surrounded by toys and french fries?
Lesson learned.
We headed back home and proceeded to discuss when we potty, how we potty, and why we potty in the toilet and not on the floor, kitchen chairs, or in our pretty new underwear. We have a few potty books explaining it all which have been so helpful. When the little girl has an accident in the book, Marie can relate and she tells her, "it's ok, you will pee in the potty next time."
We had a few successes on Friday night but we knew that we were in for a long and wet weekend.
Saturday morning started out with a success followed by lots and lots of carpet cleaning if you know what I mean. Andy & I were feeling defeated and we didn't know if this was going to work. Marie on the other hand didn't seem to mind the mess, but she was feeling a little out of control and we could tell that her mind was working and trying to make sense of it all...
On Saturday evening, Andy & I were having yet another potty brainstorming session. Suddenly, Marie galloped past us and into the bathroom. She sat on the potty chair and had success all by herself!
Needless to say we celebrated - danced, yelled, sang, and rewarded her with a treat from her "Potty Treat Bag."
Sunday was a great day. Things seemed to be clicking right along and we even made a trip to the store with no accidents. We had a few set backs in the evening, but she got right back on track before bedtime.
We didn't do a lot of running around this weekend of course because we were focused on Marie and training. However, it was a great weekend to just be at home as a family. Marie has been spending a lot of time outside with Charlie in the grass lately. He runs out to lay in the sun and chew a bone and Marie sits next to him and talks his ear off...what dog lets a little girl lay on him while he sleeps and chews a bone?
Our dog.
Marie is at school today with several extra sets of clothes for her accidents which we know she will have, but I am so proud of her for what she has accomplished so far. I am hoping that being around her potty-trained friends will make her even more aware of using the toilet.
And, I am so proud of her mom & dad for not completely freaking out and quitting on Saturday...believe me, it was tempting. We have a long road ahead of us but thankfully we have this initial training weekend behind us.
(What were we thinking???)
Friday night started out with brand spanking new Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck underwear, a trip to McDonalds for "big girl" chicken nuggets (accident number 1), and a trip to the toy store at the mall (accident number 2 & 3) to celebrate our "big girl."
Let's just say that we now know we were expecting WAY too much out of our little Marie. How could she think about her potty when she is surrounded by toys and french fries?
Lesson learned.
We headed back home and proceeded to discuss when we potty, how we potty, and why we potty in the toilet and not on the floor, kitchen chairs, or in our pretty new underwear. We have a few potty books explaining it all which have been so helpful. When the little girl has an accident in the book, Marie can relate and she tells her, "it's ok, you will pee in the potty next time."
We had a few successes on Friday night but we knew that we were in for a long and wet weekend.
Saturday morning started out with a success followed by lots and lots of carpet cleaning if you know what I mean. Andy & I were feeling defeated and we didn't know if this was going to work. Marie on the other hand didn't seem to mind the mess, but she was feeling a little out of control and we could tell that her mind was working and trying to make sense of it all...
On Saturday evening, Andy & I were having yet another potty brainstorming session. Suddenly, Marie galloped past us and into the bathroom. She sat on the potty chair and had success all by herself!
Needless to say we celebrated - danced, yelled, sang, and rewarded her with a treat from her "Potty Treat Bag."
Sunday was a great day. Things seemed to be clicking right along and we even made a trip to the store with no accidents. We had a few set backs in the evening, but she got right back on track before bedtime.
We didn't do a lot of running around this weekend of course because we were focused on Marie and training. However, it was a great weekend to just be at home as a family. Marie has been spending a lot of time outside with Charlie in the grass lately. He runs out to lay in the sun and chew a bone and Marie sits next to him and talks his ear off...what dog lets a little girl lay on him while he sleeps and chews a bone?
Our dog.
Marie is at school today with several extra sets of clothes for her accidents which we know she will have, but I am so proud of her for what she has accomplished so far. I am hoping that being around her potty-trained friends will make her even more aware of using the toilet.
And, I am so proud of her mom & dad for not completely freaking out and quitting on Saturday...believe me, it was tempting. We have a long road ahead of us but thankfully we have this initial training weekend behind us.
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