Potty Training

Well, I can finally report that something with Addie was actually easy, and surprisingling enough it was our experience with potty training!  The three days that we spend trapped at home over New Year's Eve weekend was not so awesome, but the fact that she has been totally potty trained since then is absolutely amazing!  Thanks to Sarah who introduced us to the 3 Day Potty Training Method, which involves spending 3 straight days at home doing nothing but plugging your child with liquids and hoping that they make it to the toilet at some point.

We took the advice from the book I read (I tried to make Mike read it too, but that was a failed attempt) and threw away all diapers, really talked up "big girl underwear."  We kept her pants off for the 3 days, which she loved, as she got to wear her leggings for 3 days straight.  For some reason she thinks those things are fabulous and would wear them every day of the week if we let her.

Taking a little break from drinking and us constantly saying to her, "Okay Addie, remember to tell us if you have to go potty."  This was the key phrase of the weekend.  We started to get a little panicked on Sunday night when it seemed like she was regressing and having more accidents than at the begining of the process and I was starting to think the whole 3 day thing was going to be a total bust.  Surprisingly, she went to daycare on Monday, and no accidents, and no accidents the rest of the week either!

Notice the towel that we strategically placed on the couch (we didn't have much confidence).  Addie again showing off her outfit and plugging away at another cup of milk!  Another milestone down, so many more to go......looking forward to it!