Potty Training

Just wanted to let you all know that the potty training has continued progressing, but little bits at a time.  Mostly because I haven't even offered underwear to Brayden most days lately.   We're leaving for a month and a half on Friday, so I kinda figured I should wait for after that to get this training done.  Plus, we only have 3 of the good training underwear from Gerber (definitely recommend! They don't leak into the pants easily!).  But, we've had some great successes to share too!

Brayden went grocery shopping with me in underwear and couldn't have any wets in the toilet before we left.  It had been around 2 hours since he'd gone, so I was pretty worried!  But, when we literally had one item left to grab he started doing some whining and then it hit me that he was in underwear (still adjusting!), so I asked if he needed to go.  He always says no until he just can't hold it anymore, so I was figuring I should probably head up toward the bathrooms.  Sure enough a minute later Brayden said something about going to the bathroom.  So, I zoomed into the family restroom with the boys and got Brayden on the big toilet (for his first time) and didn't have many options for Zander- he was on the floor.  Disgusting I know.  You better believe I washed his hands too.  Anyway, Brayden totally went in the toilet and was so thrilled!  We went and picked out a treat, got the eggs we needed and then went to check out. After checking out he said "I need to use bathroom again."  So, I took him in again because I knew he also probably needed to go number 2 (we call it his "messies"), but the family restroom was locked, so we used the handicap stall.  Turns out they have an infant seat in that one.  Way better!  So, if you're ever at the Walmart on Monroe with 2 kids, use the normal bathroom.  Oh yeah, and as soon as he sat down he said "no more pushes.  All done." 

That same day he took a nap in his underwear and when he woke up after a 2 hour nap I could've sworn he was dry.  I tried to feel and couldn't feel anything, but when we went into the bathroom 15 minutes later (when he was awake enough) his underpants were a little damp.  I was still impressed and he still used the toilet, but it wasn't a complete success. 

We have yet to overcome having his "messy" in the toilet.  He doesn't want to try.  He asked me for a diaper one time because he was so desperate to push.  But, he cried when I brought up the toilet. I dropped it and gave him a diaper.  Silly kiddo. 

I'm very impressed and relieved at this whole potty training deal with Brayden!  He doesn't even ask for a treat anymore!  He's getting big.