Attention Readers: Please read ONLY if you have PT'd (potty trained) a child at some point in your lifetime. Also, if you tend to get offended easily, this post is most likely not for you...
Hunter: "MOMMY! What are you doing?"
Me: "I'm washing my hands."
Him: "Did you get poop in your underwear?"
Me: "Nope."
Him: "Good job. Did your pee get in the toilet?"
Me: "Yes."
Him: "Oh I'm so proud of you for not going potty in your pants! Now you can have a sticker!"
Apparently we all need positive reinforcement on the matter.
Before I had the wonderful experience of PT-ing, here are a few incredibly stupid thoughts I had on the subject:
1) If the parent really knew what they're doing, it wouldn't be that big a deal.
2) The PT process should only last a week, and my kid is so smart, he'll have it down solid (no pun intended) in a couple of days...
3) Once a child is out of diapers, they are considered "officially trained."
Why I know better now:
1) All kids are different. As with all parenting, there is no "manual" or "how-to book" that will work perfectly for your kid. The only skill you really need to be good at PT-ing, is a keen sense of smell, and the ability to "feel" around on the carpet when there has been an accident...
2) PT can last for years (or atleast, it can seem like years). Especially if you need to learn a lot of patience.
3) Once a child is out of diapers, the poop just seems to spread easier. Another side note: Watch out to all boy moms out there! Little boys are way too excited to practise "aiming" at the garbage can, the wall, and yes, even the sink! NASTY!
It's Finally Finished!
2 weeks ago
