Potty Time - September

The time has come. Genivieve will be three in January and has become so aware of her surroundings. I knew I needed to buckle down and start the processes of exchanging the diapers for panties and letting my sweet baby become the big girl she is. I sure had a list of reservations. I devoured every book I could find on the subject and plotted my master plan. We started our journey in May and it was too much for me with a fussy nursing Luke and the 10-month-old I babysit. So we stopped and I vowed to try again after our 24hour car trip and I think that was a good call.

So here we are in September and G is so ready. So bring on the princess panties and off we went. I must say the first day was a disaster and I take full responsibility. I would get so stressed and mad when my carpet, chairs, couch and everything got wet. There were more children and more mess than I could keep up with. So I picked up another book and kept reading. I was doing it all wrong. my stress was ruining the whole thing! This was a time to celebrate and a time for us to bond. Once I figured that out day two was smooth(er) sailing.

Every success what a BIG deal. Lots of cheering, jumping and congratulations. The bigger the celebration= less accidents. This has been such a bonding week for me and my girl. lots of trip to the restroom together and so many hugs and kisses. I love my sweet girl and that I get to be here for her for ever step of life.

As I sat here contemplating our week it struck me that this was a prefect life lesson. Patience and redirection when things don't go right are the secret to life with kids. She aims to please, she thrives on praise. In everything we do it seems there is a bigger lesson in it for the Mom to learn.