If I had kept up with this blog and posted this when this happened, I would have been more positive....The goal is to potty train Grace before the new baby. We decided that since we didn't have many plans for the long 4th of July weekend- that would be the magic time. Actually- not "we"- Jack decided. So- you know how this went- I got the books, I read the books, did the internet research, etc ;o) We decided to do the go straight to underpants method and see how it worked. We spent a painful two days sitting in the kitchen and taking her to the bathroom every 10 minutes. I say painful because there is only so much you can do in the kitchen and she showed absolutely no interest. She would have an accident and just point at it and say "clean that up." We practiced with her doll, gave her rewards, everything it said but she just didn't care.
On the third day, we had all but given up. She really showed no interest. She could care less if she went in her special Dora underpants. Then, things started to turn around. We put the diapers back on and she started telling us when she had to go. Finally the skickles (skittles) started to excite her. We were on our way... It worked for about 5 days. Then, for no reason, she decided she didn't care anymore and hasn't gone since. We haven't pushed her, just keep asking but she always tells us no and gets upset when we suggest she just try. She does tell us exactly when she goes in her diaper so she knows but again, just could care less about the toilet- oh well. Look for attempt #2 soon...
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I potty train 5-10 kids each school year, so if you need any help or suggestions just let me know!
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