Potty Power!

By no means are we potty training yet, but at the advice of his pediatrician, we've begun introducing the idea to Mr. P. Just two weeks ago we showed him his new potty seat and stool (of course, Cars themed). Every night, before putting him in the bath tub, we ask him if he wants to sit on the potty. At first I was concerned that he'd be intimidated and not want to do it, but so far he's been game! I think it's helped that for a while now, we've let him watch Mamma and Daddy go potty. And of course, every time he sits on the potty we make a big deal about what a big boy he is and how proud we are.

Also, his pediatrician recommended a DVD, Potty Power. It shows real kids sitting on the potty, has lots of songs (which Mr. P now sings along to) and has a little story about a princess learning to use the potty. Unbelievably, it is now Mr. P's favorite show/movie, by FAR. He asks to watch it every day, multiple times! So certainly, that's helping.

Well, something is clicking because tonight he actually went pee in the potty!!! It was HH's turn to give him a bath and get him ready for bed. I was downstairs and all of a sudden heard HH call down, "MAMMA! He used the potty!" Apparently, while Mr. P was sitting on the potty right before his bath, he actually went pee a little! Of course, we made a crazy huge deal about it and Mr. P was so proud of himself. It was definitely a moment to remember.

I know it's going to be a long time before he's actually asking to go to the bathroom, but it's an exciting start down the road to NO MORE DIAPERS!