Thursday, May 14, 2009

Mommy takes the prize.

My son refused to let me change his diaper yesterday so I asked him, "What would you do if there were no more diapers?" to which he replied, "I would use the potty". Oh really! Well that is all I needed to hear because off came the diaper and into the garbage. We did save some for the night time but that's it. No more diapers and I just don't care anymore. Really I already have to clean up poop and pee and I have all wood floors. I have a couple of inexpensive area rugs and a spot bot bissle compact carpet cleaner so I am good to go.

I took off his diaper and just let him walk around naked. He cried for about an hour. He went to the bathroom and twice asked me to come in with him. I walked out both times after 15 minutes because he wasn't doing anything. I put the baby down for a nap and left him on the couch watching something on tv, hoping he would take one as well and hopped on my computer for some kid free zone time. It got very quiet and I didn't even know he wasn't on the couch until he came out of the bathroom and said mommy I pooped on the potty! I checked and sure enough there it was, a big poop in the potty. You would have thought I won a billion dollars. I immediately called the school and without hesitation she said bring him in underwear tomorrow. They were just as excited as I was.

Of course then I put him in underwear and he peed on himself. Not a lot so maybe it was a little accident but I don't care I realize this is my only option left.

3 boosts to my ego:

Melissa said...

Dena I am soooo jealous!!! :) Once it gets 5 degrees warmer here I am soo trying this! (Even tho we have carpet everywhere now! LOL!!) I am going to need to rent a cleaner, but if it works, then so be it!!!

Carmen83 said...

Woohooooooo!!!!!!!!!
That's awesome! I know how excited I was when Emily started using the toilet so I know exactly how you're feeling!
Go Damien and go mommy!!!!

Jodi said...

Excellent! WTG Damien!! Keeping my fingers crossed for continued progress!