I've been putting off potty training with Joselyn for a couple of reasons.
1. I didn't want to force it, and wanted it to come naturally for her
2. A doctor once told me that most kids were not ready for potty training until they are 3
3. I didn't want to deal with the accidents, messes and work. (in other words, I was lazy)
Well, everything changed yesterday and I was pretty much forced into the world of potty training- if you can even call it that.
I had a photo shoot in the morning, so my awesome sister-in-law Holly came to babysit the kids. She is so good with Jos and Landen. Well, from what I understand, Joselyn told Holly she wanted to use the potty. She's done that to me a few times too- and I always let her. But this time Joselyn refused to put diapers back on so Holly took it upon herself to potty-train Joselyn while I was away. Yes, she is quite amazing.
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When I got home, she had gone pee 4 times and pooped once- in the toilet. One small accident. I didn't really know what to think- it was really unexpected, really. I knew Joselyn was mature enough to understand everything, but also maybe in a way I wasn't ready for her to be a big girl. And then I had to quickly prepare myself for the days ahead.
After Holly left, I kept on bracing for difficulties- accidents on the carpet, wetting the bed etc. I had told myself that when I got into potty training I was going to go full force, so I decided to see how she would do without a diaper during a nap. She woke up completely dry, went straight to potty for pee. Then a few minutes later she ran to the bathroom- by herself. I ran after her and she was already sitting on the toilet (not potty- she hasn't used the potty during this whole time) pooping. All by herself.
Then more nervousness set in- I had another photo shoot coming up and my mother-in-law was to watch her. So I called Carolyn and she said she was up for the challenge with Joselyn. I put lots of extra clothes in the bad and sent her on her way. No accidents!!!
Now the big test- overnight. People told me to just use pull-ups but I just couldn't bring myself to give her a way out. So I let her sleep in her panties. When she woke up, her panties were a tiny bit damp but her bed was surprisingly COMPLETELY dry. I immediately took her downstairs to use the toilet and she did her business like a perfect little girl. And she has already used the toilet again 4 times successfully.
I am so amazed (and delighted) that it has been this easy for me. My biggest struggle has been getting her out of the bathroom! Thanks Joselyn!
So today, we are going to go buy more panties. Lots of cute little panties. :)
