Potty Training 101

After months of fighting it, I have decided to take the plunge and start potty training. I've been fighting it because so many people have told me that boys don't really do it until they are closer to three. That may be the case, but he has been showing the signs that he is ready and I've been purposely ignoring them. He often tells me he has to go, but then leaves the room to go under our dining room table. Afterwards, he asks me to change his diaper. Is that a sign he's ready?? I'm going to attempt now, although we may end up waiting closer to three if it doesn't work out.

Several friends recommended that we use candy as a treat to help incent him to use the potty. We decided on one m&m for #1 and a starburst for #2. Let's just say he may gain 20 pounds by the time this potty training is over. After he got home this morning at 10:30, he only had one accident. And his accident may have been partly my fault. Do they offer Potty Training 101 for Mommies?? I completely forgot that he had on big boy pants and we both got caught up in the excitement of the playground.

The candy thing is working a little too well. Thank goodness Wyatt's uncle is a dentist. Several times today he sat on the potty and pushed to get pee out. This may be too much information, but he earned both m&ms and starbursts!!

So that's my daily update!! What's going on in the Reuter house?? Lots of Pee-Pee in the potty dances!! Wish us all luck!!!