We Like To Potty

So, not to brag or anything, but MY DAUGHTER IS POTTY TRAINED!!! I set a goal to potty train Macie the the end of July and it worked wonderfully. We've completed 2 weeks of diaper-free success! I really attribute her fast adjustment to preparation, on the part of myself and Macie. I was dreading the experience, but it really wasn't that bad at all.

A couple days before we actually started training I took her to the store to pick out underwear and special stickers. I prepared her by explaining the potty process several times, having her watch me, and then letting her try herself. Then we went straight to underwear. The first 2 days we probably went through 7 pairs, the next 2 days it quickly dwindled to 2-3 pairs, and after that we really haven't had any accidents. Ok, there was one poop incident at Melissa's house and she now holds "the best cousin in the world" title for dealing with it.

Here we have Miss Macie posing on her potty. We used this pretty much the first week. I'm glad I don't have to clean it out after every use now that she goes in the "big" potty.

Next we moved her seat onto a regular toilet for a few days. However, now she goes like a normal little person should, except she still requires the whole routine everytime she's done.

Macie always gets to put up a sticker on the door and have 1 candy (a single smartee) after she flushes and washes her hands. She is very proud, as you can see. I'm not sure how long this will go on. I do keep smartees in my purse because regardless of where we are she wants a treat after she's done. Luckily she doesn't ask to put a sticker on other bathroom doors. I like to be encouraging, so we're keeping it up for now. Sometimes she forgets...but not that often.