Well now that Benjamin is the big two ...we thought we'd share HIS exciting news. Part of Benjamin's birthday present was getting a new bed, sheets and quilt. He LOVES it - except the going to bed part! We've had lots of nights of crying and getting up and being put back in bed - but TONIGHT -- we had a miracle -
he didn't even get up once - hopefully this will be the start to a new beginning!
Benjamin's EVEN more exciting news is: He is POTTY trained! He almost NEVER has accidents and he did it all before turning 2! We had heard boys are harder to potty train - but not this little guy... I guess he just decided he could use the big (or little) potty too!
If you want any tips on potty training - just ask him - he's the PRO.
Honestly though -- I think here's MY advice:
1. they have to be somewhat READY - but not necessarily all the way
2. when they are: don't miss the boat ... even if it means taking the potty on vacation!
3. find a "treat-treat" they like - for Benjamin it was jelly beans not M&M's
4. be persistant
My next child will probably be 6 before he/she's potty trained -
I think we just got LUCKY with this one :)
3 comments:
Okay, that is seriously amazing. Go Benjamin! I am pretty much scared to death to potty train Clara, but we're going to be starting this week. I know it'll be a rough road, but I take comfort knowing that she will learn eventually! :-) Hope you guys had a great 4th.
Xander was so opposite...we had no issues with him going to bed when we made the switch to a bed (at 20 months) but we're still in the "training phase" of toilet training. He started going in the toilet a YEAR ago b/c he asked and then he totally regressed...but keep our fingers crossed...we've had dry pants since Friday!!!
Oh you are so lucky! I really hope that Noah is not hard!
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