Lukey has been going pee-pee in the potty ALL BY HIMSELF this morning! He just walks in there without me even knowing, pulls down his undies and shorts ALL BY HIMSELF, goes potty, pulls his undies and shorts back up ALL BY HIMSELF, flushes, and washes his hands (see makes huge mess). He then comes running out and announces that he went pee-pee and needs a special treat.
Makes me want to bust out with "oh, happy day! oh, happy da-ay!" There might have even been a little roger rabbitting on my part.
Showing posts with label potty training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label potty training. Show all posts
8/19/08
potty training set back
No accidents yet, but the newness and excitement has definitely worn off the whole "going pee-pee in the potty" thing. Now it is more of an annoyance to have to stop playing to rush to the potty.
We went to the mall today to play inside since it was raining and I would catch him doing the "potty dance" as we call it, crossing his legs and holding himself. This means "I have to go". I would ask him if he wanted to go to the potty and he would say no every time. I had to practically drag him into the bathroom (thank goodness the mall is mommy friendly and has little toddler sized potties) as he protested and tried to negotiate a deal to go back to the play area. He would just stand there and try for a couple of seconds and then say "no pee-pee...maybe in a little while", which is what I would say to him in the beginning. Then when we would finally go back to the play area, he would start the potty dance again.
So, this potty training bit is a little more complicated than I first thought. At least he is holding it while we are out and, quite honestly, I have been impressed at how long he can hold it for such a little guy. Maybe it's like running, the first week is okay since it's new and fun, but the second week is brutal, the third is better and it just keeps getting easier from that point on. I sure hope so. :)
We went to the mall today to play inside since it was raining and I would catch him doing the "potty dance" as we call it, crossing his legs and holding himself. This means "I have to go". I would ask him if he wanted to go to the potty and he would say no every time. I had to practically drag him into the bathroom (thank goodness the mall is mommy friendly and has little toddler sized potties) as he protested and tried to negotiate a deal to go back to the play area. He would just stand there and try for a couple of seconds and then say "no pee-pee...maybe in a little while", which is what I would say to him in the beginning. Then when we would finally go back to the play area, he would start the potty dance again.
So, this potty training bit is a little more complicated than I first thought. At least he is holding it while we are out and, quite honestly, I have been impressed at how long he can hold it for such a little guy. Maybe it's like running, the first week is okay since it's new and fun, but the second week is brutal, the third is better and it just keeps getting easier from that point on. I sure hope so. :)
8/17/08
potty training {day 6}
Luke is doing great with the potty training. He started standing up to go pee-pee on Wednesday and now will not sit down, except to make turks, of course. :)
I saw him standing on the little stool going pee-pee last night and he looked so grown up. I thought I was going to cry. When we started potty training boot camp last Monday part of me really didn't think it was going to work and that he may not be ready. This is all happening so fast and now I feel like my little baby is all grown up into this big boy. I love the no diapers aspect, but it is a little sad to see him growing up, I must admit.
Where has the time gone? It was just yesterday he was a fat little chunk that could barely sit up and said "ducka-ducka" all the time.
I saw him standing on the little stool going pee-pee last night and he looked so grown up. I thought I was going to cry. When we started potty training boot camp last Monday part of me really didn't think it was going to work and that he may not be ready. This is all happening so fast and now I feel like my little baby is all grown up into this big boy. I love the no diapers aspect, but it is a little sad to see him growing up, I must admit.
Where has the time gone? It was just yesterday he was a fat little chunk that could barely sit up and said "ducka-ducka" all the time.
8/12/08
for those who are asking
I am by no means an expert at potty training, nor have I read ANY books on the subject. I am just following my motherly instincts and a compilation of tips from mommy friends on what to do and it seems to be working...for now, at least.
So, for those wondering, this is what we have been doing.
Went cold turkey yesterday straight into undies. Luke was less than thrilled and I actually had to chase him around the living room to get them on him. The day began with me asking if he needed to go potty and him saying "no, potty" and running away laughing.
He had two big accidents, meaning full pee-pee on the floor. He stood there shocked and said "what happened?". I told him he went pee-pee on the floor and that was yucky. We would rush to the potty and let him try to finish. The first three times he was unsuccessful. Each time he had an accident, I would just say "Uh-oh" and run him to the potty. I would say "almost, let's try again in a little while" and then he would say "otay, mommy".
The fourth time he started to pee-pee, he stopped himself and told me he had to go potty. We rush him to the little potty, which was set up in the living room, and he finally went pee-pee after about a minute of sitting there. This was a HUGE break through. We made a big ordeal out of it, clapping, singing "Lukey went pee-pee in the potty", high fiving, etc. He got really excited and slammed down the lid to the potty and said "Ta-da!"
After he goes pee-pee sucessfully, we repeat this bought of crazy screaming, dancing, and applauding. Then we walk the pee-pee bucket into the bathroom and he gets to pour it into the big potty. Then he gets to flush it and watch it go down "the tunnel". Then we wash our hands, dry them off, and then parade into the kitchen when he gets to pick out a "special treat" (aka jelly bean) from the "special treat jar". This is when I tell him how happy I am and he tells me how happy he is.
The biggest things that have seemed to help are:
1. Moving the little potty around the house with us where ever we go. That way it is in sight all the time and keeps him thinking about it.
2. Rewarding him with a jelly bean each time he is successful. This is probably a big no-no, but it seems to be working for us and even though I may have to carry around jelly beans in my purse until he starts kindergarten, my kid is peeing in the potty!
3. Not over-reacting when he has an accident by just saying "Uh-oh" and taking him immediately to the potty. Then pumping him up about trying again in a little while.
4. Setting him up for success, by keeping a close eye on him and watching him for signs that he needs to go potty and reminding him often.
5. Allowing him to have some accidents in undies to feel the discomfort of that and make him aware of when he is going pee-pee.
6. Oh, and keep your steam cleaner close by and ready. :)
So, again, I am no expert, but this is seriously working for us so I thought I would share. Good Luck!
So, for those wondering, this is what we have been doing.
Went cold turkey yesterday straight into undies. Luke was less than thrilled and I actually had to chase him around the living room to get them on him. The day began with me asking if he needed to go potty and him saying "no, potty" and running away laughing.
He had two big accidents, meaning full pee-pee on the floor. He stood there shocked and said "what happened?". I told him he went pee-pee on the floor and that was yucky. We would rush to the potty and let him try to finish. The first three times he was unsuccessful. Each time he had an accident, I would just say "Uh-oh" and run him to the potty. I would say "almost, let's try again in a little while" and then he would say "otay, mommy".
The fourth time he started to pee-pee, he stopped himself and told me he had to go potty. We rush him to the little potty, which was set up in the living room, and he finally went pee-pee after about a minute of sitting there. This was a HUGE break through. We made a big ordeal out of it, clapping, singing "Lukey went pee-pee in the potty", high fiving, etc. He got really excited and slammed down the lid to the potty and said "Ta-da!"
After he goes pee-pee sucessfully, we repeat this bought of crazy screaming, dancing, and applauding. Then we walk the pee-pee bucket into the bathroom and he gets to pour it into the big potty. Then he gets to flush it and watch it go down "the tunnel". Then we wash our hands, dry them off, and then parade into the kitchen when he gets to pick out a "special treat" (aka jelly bean) from the "special treat jar". This is when I tell him how happy I am and he tells me how happy he is.
The biggest things that have seemed to help are:
1. Moving the little potty around the house with us where ever we go. That way it is in sight all the time and keeps him thinking about it.
2. Rewarding him with a jelly bean each time he is successful. This is probably a big no-no, but it seems to be working for us and even though I may have to carry around jelly beans in my purse until he starts kindergarten, my kid is peeing in the potty!
3. Not over-reacting when he has an accident by just saying "Uh-oh" and taking him immediately to the potty. Then pumping him up about trying again in a little while.
4. Setting him up for success, by keeping a close eye on him and watching him for signs that he needs to go potty and reminding him often.
5. Allowing him to have some accidents in undies to feel the discomfort of that and make him aware of when he is going pee-pee.
6. Oh, and keep your steam cleaner close by and ready. :)
So, again, I am no expert, but this is seriously working for us so I thought I would share. Good Luck!
we made a "turk" {day two}
Don't ask why, but Luke calls his pee-pee, poop, and his poop, a "turk". Today we made a "turk" in the big potty and watched it go down the tunnel when we flushed. Haha!
He is on a roll. We had another big pee-pee in the big potty this morning and now he is down for his nap. He refused to put on a pull-up and wanted big boy undies at naptime so we'll see how he does. I am expecting an accident.
Wish us luck!
Disclaimer: Expect lots of potty talk this week as this is all we think about/talk about/get excited these days. We will be enduring 'potty boot camp lock down' at the house until further notice.
He is on a roll. We had another big pee-pee in the big potty this morning and now he is down for his nap. He refused to put on a pull-up and wanted big boy undies at naptime so we'll see how he does. I am expecting an accident.
Wish us luck!
Disclaimer: Expect lots of potty talk this week as this is all we think about/talk about/get excited these days. We will be enduring 'potty boot camp lock down' at the house until further notice.
8/11/08
potty progress
Luke has not had an accident since this morning and has gone to the potty to pee-pee about 5 or 6 times and has pooped in the big potty once!!! He is really good about telling me when he needs to go and running to the potty.
He is so proud of himself and gets really excited each time he "makes pee-pee"!
My widdle baby is growing up (sniffle).
He is so proud of himself and gets really excited each time he "makes pee-pee"!
My widdle baby is growing up (sniffle).
success!!!
After two pee-pee accidents on my pottery barn zebra rug and one on the carpet, we had a SUCCESSFUL pee-pee in the potty!!!
Go Lukey!
He said he had to go pee-pee and so I put him on the potty quickly. I checked his undies and there were just a few dribbles. He sat there a few seconds and then started to pee-pee! Grandma was here to join in on the excitement as we clapped and cheered and high-fived and then gave him his "special treat" (a jelly bean).
I just put him in a pull up for nap time and he is in bed. Things are going well.
Go Lukey!
He said he had to go pee-pee and so I put him on the potty quickly. I checked his undies and there were just a few dribbles. He sat there a few seconds and then started to pee-pee! Grandma was here to join in on the excitement as we clapped and cheered and high-fived and then gave him his "special treat" (a jelly bean).
I just put him in a pull up for nap time and he is in bed. Things are going well.
potty training boot camp {day one}
Luke does not want to wear his Thomas the Train undies and wants nothing to do with the potty.
I am determined. He can do it, I know he can.
He will only sit on the potty for about 5 seconds then runs away.
This is going to be a LONG week.
I am determined. He can do it, I know he can.
He will only sit on the potty for about 5 seconds then runs away.
This is going to be a LONG week.
6/23/08
luke on potty training
{Luke has been waking up with a dry diaper lately so I have been trying to rush him to the potty first thing in the morning. A few days ago he began standing up to try and go pee pee. He will stand there and bend his legs a little and make straining noises.}
Me: "You can do it! Make pee pee in the potty! That a boy!"
Luke: (with the most serious face you can imagine) "It not workin'. It broken. It need new bad-wees (batteries)."
Hahaha!
This kid cracks me up sometimes!
Me: "You can do it! Make pee pee in the potty! That a boy!"
Luke: (with the most serious face you can imagine) "It not workin'. It broken. It need new bad-wees (batteries)."
Hahaha!
This kid cracks me up sometimes!
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