So, we are 1 week into toilet training, and MJ seems to be doing really well. I'll have to detail this ordeal (mainly so that I can look back and remember how I did this when it is Joey's turn). It's an interesting thing, b/c in the beginning, there will be accidents. So while you think having a kid out of diapers means less mess, it doesn't initially. I've done lots of laundry (mostly on half accidents) but even a little wetness on a kid is not okay. If it was milk, juice, many other things, I'd be fine. Well, anyway, there's been laundry. And then the near misses in the bathroom... But today, we had 0 accidents. He wore the same pants all day, and he's done great when we go out and about. Actually, last Tuesday (day 2 of his potty training) I had to take him out of the house for 2 hours while I went to teach. I think it was a mostly successful attempt, but it taught me that I don't have to fear leaving the house.
I also think that half of the annoyance of toilet training is that it is an emotional thing...at least it was for MJ. On Monday, he started getting it, but then was afraid to go and would hold it until he had a diaper. This frustrated me so much, b/c I figured, he did it once, what could be stopping him from doing this again? I can see how expanding this over several days could drive any parent crazy. I've been afraid to note his minor successes in case they backfire and he reverts back to his old ways. If I post tomorrow that accidents have started again, you'll know why!
In the meantime, there's Joey. Who thank goodness is such a sweet and content little boy. But he is curious, and tries to get into everything. Most things in our house are already baby proofed. But it's fun to see him open up doors and pull out baskets so he can find toys (which are mostly toddler toys, but he likes them too). He really likes the Weeble Castle the Kaza's gave us (Thanks!). Oh, and while I was busy with MJ once upstairs, I came down only to find my little Joey who previously had just been exploring stairs and getting up the first one to the landing, and already turned and was heading up the big flight. I guess it's time for a baby gate at the bottom of those stairs too! I was proud of him. He also had taken interest in reading. If you have little ones like mine, I read to them nearly every day for as long as I could remember. At first, they just sat there b/c that's all they could do. Then they would bat at the pages and impatiently turn them as if you weren't reading fast enough. And finally, they get to a point where it seems they are actually just waiting for you to tell the story. Joey seems to be content with that now, and is enjoying the other skill that comes with that, actually attempting to read on his own. Which when they are younger (at least my kids) reading meant attempting to tear pages and eat books. And now he tries to sit and actually turn he pages. So cute!
Since I realize I have a severe lack of Joey photos (maybe not on this blog, but in our home collectin) I thought I'd put a few up now.
I'm not sure why he is only in a diaper, but it's always fun to show some baby skin every once in awhile. Note MJ's cool Sarge underwear behind Joey.I also think that half of the annoyance of toilet training is that it is an emotional thing...at least it was for MJ. On Monday, he started getting it, but then was afraid to go and would hold it until he had a diaper. This frustrated me so much, b/c I figured, he did it once, what could be stopping him from doing this again? I can see how expanding this over several days could drive any parent crazy. I've been afraid to note his minor successes in case they backfire and he reverts back to his old ways. If I post tomorrow that accidents have started again, you'll know why!
In the meantime, there's Joey. Who thank goodness is such a sweet and content little boy. But he is curious, and tries to get into everything. Most things in our house are already baby proofed. But it's fun to see him open up doors and pull out baskets so he can find toys (which are mostly toddler toys, but he likes them too). He really likes the Weeble Castle the Kaza's gave us (Thanks!). Oh, and while I was busy with MJ once upstairs, I came down only to find my little Joey who previously had just been exploring stairs and getting up the first one to the landing, and already turned and was heading up the big flight. I guess it's time for a baby gate at the bottom of those stairs too! I was proud of him. He also had taken interest in reading. If you have little ones like mine, I read to them nearly every day for as long as I could remember. At first, they just sat there b/c that's all they could do. Then they would bat at the pages and impatiently turn them as if you weren't reading fast enough. And finally, they get to a point where it seems they are actually just waiting for you to tell the story. Joey seems to be content with that now, and is enjoying the other skill that comes with that, actually attempting to read on his own. Which when they are younger (at least my kids) reading meant attempting to tear pages and eat books. And now he tries to sit and actually turn he pages. So cute!
Since I realize I have a severe lack of Joey photos (maybe not on this blog, but in our home collectin) I thought I'd put a few up now.
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Joey looks so handsome in his green and khaki outfit!
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