Almost 2 weeks ago I was talking to a friend about Lilly's potty habits. I know, do I talk about anything else??? I was lamenting that she was still pooping in her underwear and we weren't making any progress. This friend, we'll call her "Mighty woman of wisdom and knowledge" suggested a jar of small toys in the bathroom... things that could be seen, and that would be immediate and tangible rewards for going where she was supposed to go. Lilly and I made a trip to Target and she picked out about 10 items that were each a few dollars or less.
For about 5 days she talked about getting the toys, but I kept scrubbing little undies. Then, behold, out of the blue last Friday evening, while we were at a cabin in Tahoe, she announced, "I have to go poo poo." Off we scurried to the bathroom, and there has been no looking back! (Pretend you can hear me singing with glee on top of a mountain...much like in The Sound of Music.)
Fortunately, I'd had the sense to pack 2 of the toys from the jar in with our cabin stuff. I figured it was pointless at the time, but better safe than sorry. Boy, was I glad! We ended up picking up a couple more trinkets along the way to get through the long weekend, because I certainly did not want to stop this train that had finally taken off!
So, hopefully this will conclude the TMI posts about bathroom habits. At least until the next child is being potty trained. (Oh Lord, give me strength. I don't even want to think about that.)
And in closing, I just have to share... While at Target yesterday I saw a doll whose box clearly and proudly said, "I really poop!" Really?? A pooping doll?? I'm celebrating NOT cleaning up poop for 5 glorious days in a row. Why would I want a doll that poops??
If anyone ever buys that for Lilly they will be taking it home with them or possibly shot.
Have a great day!
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