Potty Time

So, Michael turns 3 in 11 days.  I get a little teary eyed thinking about it.  He is just such a big boy. But, nothing makes you realize how much of a big boy he is until he is running around in under-roos.  (Do you remember them??? I know they don't call them that anymore, but I love calling them that... although michael calls them undiepants). 

Michael hasn't gone poop in his diaper for at least 6 months - if not more.  Occassionally, when he is having massive stomach issues, there might be a hershey squirt if he thinks it is just a fart that is going to come out - but even that only has happened about twice. (I can only imagine what kinda people are going to be reading this now.  I can only imagine what Hubby is going to think if he reads this. Poor Michael, if he only knew that his pooping problems are being broadcast across cyberspace....)  But, the kid has had no - and I mean no - interest in going pee on the potty.  And it has not been for lack of trying.  He has been in pull-ups for over 6 months.  We would try the put on undies and he would pee all over the place.  I mean, all over the place.  Then he would tell me the peepee surprised him and came out.  So, we would go back to the pull-ups...

But, on Wednesday I decided to try again.  I have no idea why.  Maybe it is because it was rainy.  or because we were trying to keep Michael inside so his eyes stopped swelling shut from allergies... But we did put him in undies.  And, I don't think he believed us that it wasn't a pullup because about 30 minutes later he pee'd everywhere.  I mean everywhere.  And then, he hasn't had an accident since. Not one.  Potty every single solitary time.  He refuses to put on a diaper.  Plays outside - no diaper.  Nothing.  He holds it in.  Then last night at 1 AM, he called to us b/c he had to go potty.  I jump up, he goes potty and goes back to bed.  Wakes up with a DRY diaper, runs to potty.  Goes potty again.  Holy Ish. I am so proud.  I am so sad.  MY little baby has grown up - literally overnight.  He now wears Thomas Undies. Elephant Undies, Dinosaur Undies.  Did you know that they actually make boxer briefs in a size 2T!!! His cute little tushie is no longer blocked by a diaper.  He is so big.

So, I guess our pediatrician was right.  When the time is right, the time is right.  A switch will flip and he will just start going.  And he finally has.  And it is bittersweet.  This is just the beginning of the end.  He has shed the last bit of baby hood and I couldn't be sadder.  Who knew that potty training could be so heartbreaking?

Comments

[Renee]

Who knew potty-related things could consume so much of our time and thoughts, right!?

If it makes you feel any better, I'm sure we'll have some middle of the night accidents to clean up. :)

BTW - Happy Mother's Day!!!

[Debbie]

I still can't get Noah to stay dry thru the night. That's one of my missions for this summer.
Great job Michael!

[John Deere Mom]

I had no idea peeing in the potty could be so emotional! ;) Glad the switch went on. Don't worry-you still have Aidan to potty train!