At one time I would have stressed about having a 2 1/2 yr old that cared nothing about using the potty. I stressed a lot when Leah was small, I stressed a little with Logan but then I came to realize that I was working way too hard at it. I think I had gotten caught up in the whole idea that people are just lazy if their 2 yr old cannot completely go diaper free. A little judgemental, I know. Now I am more laid back about it. I really do try and look for signs that the kids are ready first. Fortunately all the kids have done really well and have all been trained (through the night and all) by 2 1/2 ish. I guess Gee is the exception to that rule.
I am still not seeing the "signs" I would like to see with Gee to get him started. Although, he is seeming to know when he poo's better. I am just sooooo tired of the poop. No exaggeration, Ryan and I have probably changed 3 to 4 poopie diapers a day for the last week and a half. That is NOT normal (but I will not go there). That fact and the fact that he is "old enough" to be using a potty, has prompted me to get our little potty chair out and give it a try. We now have a potty station for him, all prepped with reading material and a jar of M & M's. I took his diaper off about an hour ago and I am going to sit him on it every 20 minutes or so. We will see how it goes. I hope he is more ready than I am thinking. I am going to give it a few days and if at the end of that time I have cleaned up more poo and pee than I care to mention, back to diapers it is. I will try to not feel like a failure and move on with life.
Wish us luck!
Julie
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