1. # of “productive” visits to the toilet per day.
2. # of trips out of the house without an accident.
3. # of loads of laundry avoided.
4. # of naps/nights the child wakes dry.
I agree that will give you good information, but there is a simpler way…
Today is day #2 of potty training my 3rd boy and I propose the following theory:
A day’s potty training success is directly proportional to the number of hairs remaining on the mother’s head.
May God bless my potty training soul.
My wife and I have potty trained ten children in the last two years (we run a nursery school/daycare). Here is a suggestion that has worked for us every time: When you have a successful day, allow the child to make a phone call to someone special; the more imaginary the better. We have used Santa, Barney, Bob the Builder, Lightning McQueen… You get the idea. As long as you’re consistent, this should work. Good luck, I know the process isn’t fun.
I don’t envy you. I’m SO glad to be past that stage!
Your hair is so think, maybe no one will notice. 😉
Hear you hun, loud and clear! Only i’m pt’ing a girl, but it’s been a month and our 2 steps forward, one back has slowly grown to 10 steps forward, 1 back.
This is technically my 3rd try and it’s a charm. K is 2 years 6 months now.
oh…good luck! Never my favorite phase, that is for sure!
Woo baby, look at them guns! *cat call*
Good Luck and God Speed.
You Texans talk so funny, but yes, God bless your potty trained soul. (Whatever does that mean?)
Judging from how thick your hair is, it looks like your boys have not discovered the thrill of imitating a rain bird sprinkler in your bathroom. You are a lucky woman.
I’ve given up on potty training. Riley has no interest. When she’s ready, I suppose. It’s sad, I’ve dedicated 6 years of my life so far to changing diapers on a regular basis…and paying for them. I have another year before Angel is likely to be trained. It sucks. Hate it. That’s why I told Archie that if he ever ends up senile and needs diapers changed I’m putting him in a home. 7 years of my life changing diapers is enough. I’m done!
So how long do you think you will be locked in the house for this to be accomplished? We will be thinking of you. 🙂
Bwaaaahahahahahahha! Love the picture. Did you take that at Glamor Shots?