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.
Amen, sister. We’re on that road too. Mine’s gray, not gone…
Well, in that case, it’s freakin’ amazing I still have hair. 😉
Remember that you get to make their graduation video, and you can include any footage you want…!
I’m dreading potty training my almost 2-year-old. My 3-year-old does okay with #1, but still requests diapers for #2. Someday, they will actually want to do ALL their business on the toilet …
Dude, may the force be with you.
Just trained my daughter…took half her life. Literally.
Dang girl, you’re buff. That picture is priceless.
Sending many good potty training thoughts. It’s the best I can do.
Hey, not to be a total buzz kill but my boys still have issues from time to time at 6 & 8. This summer has been MUCH better, but still.
Good luck with that. I'll send a wig if you need it.
Poor, poor Holly. Really, this is the #1 reason why I stopped after two children. I’m a no-nonsense kind of girl, so I went with the tried-and-true no-nonsense method for both. Didn’t work. Then went to what everyone else was doing. Didn’t work. Had trouble with both girls. Because I hated it so much the first time, I didn’t even bother the second time until she demanded it. Demanded it, then wouldn’t do it. I. hate. everything. about. potty. training. People who have no problems obviously have way different kids than mine or are just insanely more patient.
My heart goes out to you. I feel your pain. I’d tell you it will be over soon, but from my experience, it isn’t. You need to start scheduling your “reward vacation,” however, so you can do something fun for YOURSELF when you’re finished with the miserable experience.
Even in the throes of frustration, you look fabulous in the picture!
Your perfectly toned arms will take the focus off your bald head. May the force be with you in your endeavor.
Great pic…but I’m curious if the look was truly a result of potty training fun…