We started potty training last week. I did my usual pre-potty training steps of checking children's books and potty movies out at the library. One of our favorites is "Go Potty Go!" It's a cute movie filled with fun songs about going on the potty. Although, the songs get stuck in my head all day!!!
I'm slowly learning the more children you have the more complicated potty training becomes. But I am also figuring out to use older siblings to my advantage! When Callie goes on the potty EVERYONE gets a treat if they acknowledge and encourage her. It's a win win! Mason and Noah are very motivated to help Callie remember to use the potty. We are taking a more relaxed approach (which is so not like me! I'm all about hard core just do it, learn it, and get it over with!) Because my life is so on the go we have no choice but to do "training" in sessions. I'm shocked at how well, she has been switching back and forth from underwear to diapers so far. Initially it was difficult because she wouldn't sit on the potty chair for very long periods of time. In fact, I'm ashamed to admit I gave her sucker after sucker, juice box after juice box continuously the first day to get her to stay put! But she seems very enthusiastic about it and is excited when she actually goes. I think this will only take a couple weeks. It's hard for me to not plan much and just hang out at home but I just have to remind myself it will be worth it!
She calls her panties "Undee-wear" too cute!
Callie LOVES washing her hands, she often tells me to go out mommy so she can take her time washing her hands.
This is one of her favorite spots in the bathroom (up on the counter). She loves to look in the mirror and point out all the "Callies".
Depending on the day she will sometimes fight me about putting the underwear back on. One morning she even hid from me to avoid getting dressed.
Where's Callie?
"I'm going on a picnic mommy!"
YUCK, I hate potty training!!! We are training my 2 yr old right now too!
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