It wasn't this easy last time!

Let's flash back to January 2007. We were at our parent's cabin to celebrate the new year. Since we were going to be there for 2 weeks, I decided that it was time to just bear down and potty train B, who was going to turn 3 in February. Of course, he was very resistant to the idea of underpants. He consistently peed on the carpet without a care in the world. When it was time to sit on the toilet, it was an all out screaming fest. Forget pooping! He saved that for his diaper during nap. After coming to the realization (thanks Amee) that he really only had to pee about every 3 hours, it was easier to take him. However, we weren't out of the woods. We left the cabin with moderate success. I took him to go pee at the right times, and he went. Most of the time. Pee pee power struggles were a major issue with this little dude. He just didn't want to stop whatever he was doing to use the bathroom. He even pooped on my living room floor because it was closer than the toilet. Great. Here we are in 2008. I have given up the bathroom power struggles with B. If he pees in his pants, it is his problem. He is definitely potty trained, he just has to remember to go.

Now it is E's turn. My head was spinning from all of the memories of training B. I mentioned a few posts ago that he had peed and pooped on Amma Gramma's floor. Well, I am glad to say that hasn't happened since! I am pretty well trained on getting E to the bathroom. There were a few incidents where he was pooping in his underwear. Once I figured out that if I put a little toy on the floor in the bathroom and sit him on the little potty, he will poop! YAY! Just the other day he actually told Prince Charming that he had to go! Woohoo! We are getting there. He is happy to go with me to the bathroom and as soon as we are at the toilet, he pees. Of course, he likes to sit on the toilet facing backwards. Whatever! He is getting the pee and poop in the right place! Now if he would only pull his own pants down. Oh, I also have to mention that this kid wakes up in the morning with dry diapers! This experience with E must be my reward for dealing with training B.

I know, I know. There is always time for regression. Please keep your fingers crossed for me! I am so excited that I might not have to buy size 6 diapers!