Exciting times in the Lewy land….
Project Potty Training is about to
commence!
My mom got an adorable Cars potty
chair for Jaxon for Christmas. We knew at 18 months it was too soon to
introduce the idea of potty training, especially to a boy. So, we just let him
use the chair as a toy for a few months before moving it to the bathroom and
showing him the intended purpose. It has a lid that closes so it can double as
a stool. Perfect for a 3’ kid who loves to play in water. It has a button that
you can “flush” after doing your business. It is a “vroom” sound like a
racetrack. So fun!
About a month or so ago, I bought
Jaxon training pants – really thick underwear. I just put them in his room and didn’t
make a big deal about them. Jaxon has been very aware of when he is “going to
the bathroom” and lets us know. Weirdly though, lately, he doesn’t want us to
change him. I am not exactly sure what that is about, honestly, I wonder if he
is sick of sitting still for the diaper changes!
Last night, Jaxon was in the tub and
mentioned he had to go potty. Normally, he just stands up and pees. But, he
told me this time. I asked if he wanted to use the potty and he said “yes”! I
helped him out, put his chair in front of the toilet for him to climb up and
helped him steady himself on the toilet. He was a tad nervous, then relaxed a
bit and peed! It was only a dribble- but the look of excitement that washed
over his face… one of the most incredible moments I have ever witnessed as a
mother (yet, of course). He was SO proud of himself. I don’t think he could
have been more than me, though!! He started calling for him grandma and when
she came him he yelled “I peed in the potty!!” What an incredible moment!
We called daddy at work right away
and told him the news, too. Pure excitement! Amazing!
I had purchased chocolate coins a few
weeks ago that look like “gold debloons” from Jake and the Neverland Pirates. I
went in and grabbed one and explained that because he did so great with peeing
in the potty that I had a surprise for him. Another beautiful look of awe
washed across his face when I handed him the coin. These are the moments in
parenting that make everything worth it!!
This weekend we are going to go get
him a special potty insert (he will pick it out) and a container (treasure
chest) for his trinkets and gold coins for going potty. Once he is trained and
no longer in diapers, we’ll trade in his treasure chest in for a prize.
This is a big project to undertake,
but so very important. I hope to have him potty trained by Christmas. I am
thrilled at the idea of having one child out of diapers before the next
arrives! Even if only for a few months- that is so worth it!
Yay Jaxon!!
Xoxo- LadyLewy
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