Kat's Playbook: Potty Training

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Operation Potty Train in One Day = Success

I feel pretty confident in saying that "Operation Potty-Train-in-One-Day" was a huge success. Not only was Mr. T fantastic in public places just after our rigorous attempt to eliminate those diapers, but he is now sucessful through the night!! That is correct my friends. My little man is officially Potty Trained.

In fact, I don't think we have had any accidents in public. Just a couple the week or so after Operation Potty-Train-in-One-Day around the house. It is also a one man show as far as him getting underwear off, going potty, underwear back on, and washing hands. I hardly need to go in there. Pretty darn good, I must say.

However, I say this with hesitation as I'm sure it will jinx a huge accident tonight. Because let me tell you...Mr. T LOVES to eat. Seriously. I don't think 20 minutes go by without him asking for something to snack on. I am just crossing my fingers that grandparents do not cave to his cute requests. I am pretty sure we all know that the kiddo gets exactly what he wants!

Mr. T is also pretty particular with his Potty Habits. He now quickly asks, "Can you please shut the door and give me some privacy?" Yes Sir!! Everyone likes a little privacy when their are doing their business. I just laugh that he already requires it. We also will forever laugh (to ourselves of course...don't want to encourage this when the kid is at school!!) when he looks down and says, "I Love You Penis." Isn't that just what every man wishes he could verbally say each and every day??? Perhaps it is something that they whisper. Either way ladies, we shall never know.

The next hurdle to get over I believe....Operation Teach-This-Kid-to-Wipe-His-Own-Ass. I don't think there needs to be any explanation with that one. But I will tell you, I will celebrate like the best of them when this has been accomplished.

Posted in: 3 year old, Big Boy, Potty Training on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 0 comments

Must Haves for Potty Training in One Day

1. The Build Up - We talked about his Big Boy Potty Day for quite some time. Discussed how he is now three and does not need diapers anymore. I felt like there definitely was more of a difference this last month talking about it than if we tried any earlier.

2. Patience - and a free schedule of going no where. Seriously, going potty takes time. Especially when you do it 40 million times in one day and that is all you talk about!!!

3. Big Boy Underwear - We picked out his underwear with nothing else but Lightning McQueen on it. He instantly fell in love.

4. Potty Seat - In case you didn't see the theme here, Mr. T now has a couple of Cars potty seats. They are "very cool" as he says and also has the very necessary pee guard for boys.

5. Potty in One Day Doll - It was an old school method (thanks to my neighbor), but I think it really helped for Mr. T to see that the doll had to go and especially what happens when she has an accident.

6. Salty Snacks - Nothing makes a boy (or Mama) more thirsty than some salt & vinegar chips and dill pickle pringles.

7. Sugary Drinks - This one is a two fold. First, to get as many liquids down as possible. The sugar taste makes it more fun to drink than just water. Second, the sugary drink doesn't really satisfy the thirst as well as water, gatorade or natural juice. So keep those fluids flowing!!!

8. Candy to reward each and every potty trip - Not much else to say about that. Mr. T loves any kind of candy or food.

9. A BFF to bring over lunch and have a dance (and yoga pose) break - What a lifesaver my Dearest E and Best Buddy P was today. The sandwiches, company, and little break for some dancing and down dog moves was just what we needed.

10. Potty books - Courtesy of the local library. However, it makes me wonder how many times these books have been used ON the actual potty around all kinds of kid's pee and poop!!

11. A Stop Watch - To time the potty every 10 minutes in the morning....then every 15, then 30, and now we are to 45 min. Exhausting I must say.

12. A Potty Dance and Song - We had a few that we tried. But he thought this one was hilarious.

13. Family and Friends to Celebrate - We made a few phone calls and sent some texts today to make sure that it was a big day. Everyone of course joined in and I'm sure Gator Guy just loved to take a break from finance talk and discuss poop and pee at work :)

Posted in: 3 year old, Big Boy, Potty Training on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 2 comments

It is P-Day

Yes, Friday is our designated P-Day. As in Potty Training Day. Mr. T. is now 3 years old and pretty darn close to being potty trained. As so, after advice from a neighbor, we are going cold turkey and spending all of Friday talking about nothing but going Potty, drinking a LOT of liquids, and probably having me go a bit crazy. My hope....have this boy potty trained in one day.