Piemaker--Part 2

I decided to try a new pie recipe and what better than some fresh strawberry pie for the summer. It turned out pretty good if I do say so myself.

Day 9--What I learned.

I wish I could say I was completely done potty training but I can't yet. It has been so much easier though. Spencer has even started pooping in the potty--that was huge. We still have "having too much fun to stop" accidents. Occasionally, I will look over at the boy and he is running around completely naked from the waist down--he can take off his pants, but he can't put them on by himself yet.

A few things I have learned this time around:

1. Boys ARE harder than girls to train and they take longer. Because I heard that so much before I started, I was expecting it and I did not stress myself out on days we were struggling.

2. Boys DO NOT need to go to the bathroom as much as girls. When I was making Spencer sit on the toilet every 30 minutes, he was getting frustrated because he just couldn't go. Once I started waiting an hour to an hour and a half between reminders, we started to get results.

3. Don't give up. I have heard that one big potty training "no no" is starting and stopping. I was and still am determined to stick with this even though I was ready to give up a dozen times.

Getting Closer!

Spencer is taking himself to the potty now. The only trouble we are still having is the poop. He hasn't quite figured out that it needs to go in the potty too. Let's hope he gets the hang of it soon.

Day 3- Frustration

I'm not really experiencing frustration with Spencer's potty training but I think Spencer is. The poor guy really feels a need to perform--even when he doesn't have to go. I have started waiting longer between reminders to relieve some of this stress. Anyway, he told me yesterday that he "HATES POTTY TRAINING!" Poor kid! He had a great day yesterday despite his frustration.

Day 2-Can I quit now?

I just finished washing FIVE, yes five, pair of soiled underpants! I don't know why I thought today might be easier than yesterday--probably just to convince myself to keep going. We did have some success, however. Spencer finally knows how to pee on demand! So I don't have to sit by the toilet for longer than about 5 minutes. So, I will pat myself on the back and call it a good day. Tomorrow will be easier right?

Potty Training Day 1

Oh boy! Here we go. I'm starting now so Spencer will be out of diapers by the time this new baby arrives. We started today and I am pretty happy with the results. We had 1/2 accident, 5 pees, and 1/2 poo. I just hope he starts recognizing the feeling soon. I had that boy on the potty every 20 minutes today and I am exhausted!

Ahhhh Peaceful Heaven!

I am truly at peace at this moment. After spending the last few weeks visiting family, I am finally in the comfort of my own home. Avery had the opportunity to go to Bible School with her cousin this week so I am down to two kids left at home. Right now they are being absolutely magical (this is very rare!). Sarah is keeping Spencer super busy upstairs playing school or tea party or "family". I have the freedom to browse the internet and get some of my work done in peace and quiet. Don't you just love moments like this?