Question/ comment: Barbara, I am loving your advice! I sometimes am envious of moms like you, who have it "all together" - but slowly I am changing my perspective of myself, rather than trying to live up to other's percieved expectations. You help make that a reality to me :) I have a sort of embarrassing question for you. As for potty training, I always am apprehensive to ask others what has worked for them. Did you do it the same way for all of them, or let the child choose when he is ready, and let them lead?Thank you!
Answer:I do indeed have it all together...unfortunately I forgot where I put it! HAHA!
If you saw my computer table you would change your mind about me having it all together! LOL!
As far as potty training. I was relaxed (think lazy?) in that area. I could never see the use in making it a fight. Diapers did not bother me much. I waited until I could tell they were getting the idea. Then I bought cute undies. That trained some of them right there. Others were slow to catch on to use the potty EVERY time. So I put up a paper on the wall. Each time they actually went in the potty, they got a sticker! I had two that I was sure knew how to control it- used the potty when they wanted to, but used their undies if they were busy playing. I tried cute underwear, stickers, praise, etc. Still dragged on. So I began using ICE COLD water to was the mess off. "You're just to big- warm water won't work now". A few times of that and they were done. :) it was no longer warm fun mom time. LOL! Hugs, Barbara
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