This summer it was my goal to get Taryn out of diapers and onto the potty.
ya, about that....
let's just say we're not quite there yet.
I know it's a process, but I think I'm finally ready to commit! We've bought the mini potty, watched the potty show,, and have tried bribing with treats.
Now she thinks if she just sits on the potty a treat will be given.
Uh-uh chica...you gotta show me the money!
So we're going with a new tactic.
Here's the game plan...
- follow a potty chart.
- Taryn gets to put a princess sticker on each time she goes.
- for every 5th time she goes she gets a "prize."
- of course she'll be rewarded the times in between with a colorful tic-tac. Thanks to my aunt's advice...
- then when the process is finally complete, we'll go buy a new princess movie!
The plan seems a bit easier said than done, but it's worth a shot.
Wish us luck!
I know it's a process, but I think I'm finally ready to commit! We've bought the mini potty, watched the potty show,, and have tried bribing with treats.
Now she thinks if she just sits on the potty a treat will be given.
Uh-uh chica...you gotta show me the money!
So we're going with a new tactic.
Here's the game plan...
- follow a potty chart.
- Taryn gets to put a princess sticker on each time she goes.
- for every 5th time she goes she gets a "prize."
- of course she'll be rewarded the times in between with a colorful tic-tac. Thanks to my aunt's advice...
- then when the process is finally complete, we'll go buy a new princess movie!
The plan seems a bit easier said than done, but it's worth a shot.
Wish us luck!
7 comments:
i did something very similar to this with kai, it worked for him! good luck, its a messy process! :)
Josh LOVE LOVE LOVES that movie. He sings along to all the songs. Good luck! Don't give up!
Oh by the way, I barfed every time I had to clean poop out of the little potty chair. Finally I gave up on that and he just uses the toilet. Since you're pregnant, too, you might have to do that :)
yes, good idea Christi! It makes much more sense for them to go on a "real" potty! And no messes to clean up...isn't that the point anyway?
Good luck with the potty training! I know how crazy it can be and sometime frustrating. Honestly when they say that kids will decide they are ready they will be. It was like an overnight switch with Fin. One day she said, 'Mama, no more diapers.' I thought, right, and it was true. I do think the mini potty helped her feel more independent and comfortable. Then after a few weeks of cleaning it, gross!, I took it away and got a stool for her so she could climb up on the big potty. It is nice to have her out of diapers before #2 comes along!
how is the potty training going? i love that you and cjane have the exact same due date! good luck!
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