3.20.2011

That's right, we're doing it!


I finally decided to take this parenting thing seriously and potty train my 3 year old. Surprisingly, it hasn't been nearly as difficult as I had thought it would be. The biggest challenge was just getting him to put a pair of underwear on. I spent all day bribing, manipulating, begging....seriously, everything and anything I could thing of. We tried candy...nope. A trip to McDonalds....nope. Pizza (his favorite)....nope. Notice how they are all food bribes? What can I say the kid takes after me and loves food. We even went as far as to tell him we could go to the store and get a new train...nope. Keep in mind, this is just to get him to try the dang underwear on! Finally we surrendered and I thought I'd just have to potty train him after the baby was born. Then later that night after his night-time shower, Rob just put a pair of unders on him without making it a big deal and it worked. Nolan didn't say a word and he walked right out to show me, as proud as he could be. Who knew it could have been that simple from the beginning. So that night we started and it's been great ever since. He's had his accidents but he's definitely getting the hang of it.

I just can't get over how stinkin' cute he looks in them. I seriously can't stop pinching his bum. It's so adorable. My baby's growing up and, although, I love it and this age is definitely my favorite, it really does make me sad.

Thank goodness for our beloved Iphones. Mines been snapping a lot more pictures these days, due to my camera breaking. We got a quote to fix it and we're still trying to decide if I should just get a new one, it's that bad. Yes, I'm devastated!

11 comments:

angela hardison said...

good luck! i've heard it's lots of fun... :)

angela hardison said...

oh and so sad about the camera.

Nancy Pitney said...

OMG, he is so stinkin cute! Good luck! I'm proud of you! (How's the binkie going? LOL!)

Tiffany Haynes said...

The binkie is next. After he gets the hang of potty training it's out of here. I'm so sick of that stupid thing!

mad white woman said...

Yeah, even a few years after starting with panties, I am not over how cute Clara's little bum is. I pinch it ALL the time, it doesn't get old.

PS My brother had a camera break, they paid a bunch to fix it (about 1/2 as much as the original cost of the camera) and then it broke again shortly after that... Good luck deciding what to do.

The Rogers said...

YAY for Nolan! I hope it continues to be a success! It seemed like a bigger deal for me than for Tyler! haha! But way to go! :)
And I am so sorry about the camera- I hope it all works out and soon before your little girl gets here! :)
PS: 1 we need to get together and play some trains! 2 if you ever need anything please let me know! :)

jen + scott said...

Oh pottytraining...glad it's going well though!!!

Leticia said...

Hey! I found your blog! I'm so glad you are getting settled into your new house. We sure do miss you guys in the ward! I had no idea you did photography, you are super talented.

I'm glad potty-training isn't too bad for you. I think that if you just let them set the pace the results are better. good luck!

Brittany said...

okay your little boy is so cute and your family photo on the right side is seriously out of a magazine! i love it! lovely blog, definitely a new follower! :)

-Little Lady
www.brittanyst.blogspot.com

Deb said...

Toddler bums in underwear are the cutest thing in the whole world. I can't keep my hands off June's bum either. I'm always pinching it telling her she has a "sqooshy tooshy." I am trying really hard to stop that, but I just can't help myslef.

Your doing much better than my first time potty training. I was a basket case.

Carrie Carp said...

Um, I heard a rumor about you. And I heard it is super sweet and has an adorable name. I can't wait to meet your little rumor :)