Tag: potty training

293. An unusual dilemma.

It’s day 3 of potty training and we’re now at around 50% success rates. Not bad going really, and I’m feeling proud of our little man.

He loves using his potty. Well actually to be more precise, he loves emptying his potty down the “big toilet” Here in lies the dilemma. Our little man’s control is so good that he stops his pee pee mid flow, so that he can go clean the potty. He empties it, goes again with a few more dribbles and so the routine follows until he’s eventually empty.

It’s great that he’s doing so well, but mmmmmm we can’t go back and forth repeatidly all day. These little people certainly do keep us on our toes.

PS potty training is very similar to training a puppy…Consistency is key!.. 😉

Loopy x

292. Po Pees!!!

It’s day 2 on our potty training adventure. Here’s what I’ve learned so far;

1. You must watch your child like a hawk!!! Literally the second your back is turned, they will pee.

2. You must fill up your child with juice. You need litres of pee pees to give them ample opportunities to practice.

3. The first successful pee pee on the potty is the best feeling in the world, for both of you. Better than any anti depressant I’m on.

4. Little boys love to show off their accomplishment to daddy!!! Don’t clean out the potty too quickly.

5. There’s no need for treats or bribes. Ample praise and high fives is all that’s needed. His little face is a treasure to behold, when he’s showing off his pee pee in the potty.

6. Keep floot wipes at the ready and guard soft furnishings relentlessly.

7. Prepare to sound silly as you adopt your little ones phrasing. In our case it’s “Po pees!!!!”

Loopy x

291. Potty training!!!

My little man asked to go Pee pee at the weekend. He’s been following Granda alot and has become interested.

Today we’ve set up his potty, stripped his bottom bare and now we’re running after him with paper towels at the ready.

We’ve had several puddles on the floor, but he definitely does like his new potty (the built in flush sound is a hit)

Watch this space. I’ll post what I’ve learned from the experience if this go is successful. We really haven’t a clue what we’re doing. I’ve only ever trained puppies. Little people are a whole other prospect.

Loopy x