Recall two days ago when I said that we weren't making significant strides in the potty training arena? I'm actually a little concerned that someone has kidnapped our child and swapped her out for a potty trained toddler.
Seriously. Wednesday Natalie had 2 stickers on her "I peed/pooped on the potty chart" on the refrigerator. Tonight we counted 17! Since yesterday at about 11:00am, she has had a single "accident" that was really my fault and not hers (I was feeding Ben and she told me she needed to go, but I couldn't get Ben down and settled fast enough to help her. We are still working on pretty short notice to get to the potty.)
Needless to say, we are so proud and excited! I have never in my life been more enthusiastic about pee or poop. We have created a couple of dances, which Natalie loves to perform and loves even more when I perform. And, who knew that stickers would provide just enough motivation (and not the jar of M&M's that has taken up residence in our bathroom)? I hope that one day, Natalie will be as pumped about Ben's potty training adventures as we are pretending he is about hers!
she's so proud of herself
Did I mention that in all this making it to the bathroom, since yesterday afternoon, it's been Natalie telling me she has to go, as opposed to me asking her if she needs to go.
On a totally unrelated note, tomorrow represents a big change for all of us. I am starting a new work schedule. Double shifts! I'm excited because I really like my job, and this is going to be a challenge. It also makes total sense to just keep working since it takes a fairly long time to get to work in the first place--instead of coming on back to back days, for example. I have to admit that I am a little nervous because I'll be on my own in the ED. And, lastly, I am a little sad about the fact that I'll be away from my babies for a whole day. I'm sure we'll all adjust, just first day jitters.
And, did I mention Natalie is well on her way to being potty trained?!
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