The time has come- potty training! I must be so in over my head with details that I've completely underestimated the challenge of getting my active, almost 2 yr old, to sit still long enough for success.
Yesterday we started out full of optimism with hand clapping, smiles, hugs, and enthusiasm. Before nap he had made several attempts and scored! Sure there were messes to clean up but it was well worth it to see him trying so hard. My little guy surpassed my expectations!
By last night weariness and exhaustion had set in for both of us. When we got up this morning at 6am the task seemed looming over my head. I really just wanted to put a diaper on that naked booty that was running wildly through my house. I have plenty of excuses and reasons to stop- I do have a 3 yr old and infant that need attention too, there's laundry and dishes and floors to clean, feeding the baby takes a good deal of time, I'm sick with a sinus infection......
It's almost 11am now - 5 accidents, 0 successes, 2 baths. I'm feeling discouraged and tired. Sam is napping while I'm reflecting upon this decision. Did we attempt this too early? Am I rushing him? Can I really devote the time and attention this requires?
I'm the "all or none" type of person and I have my mind set on this- determined that we will not go back or delay! Full steam ahead!!!!! (keeping in mind that's what was said on the Titanic-and we know how well that turned out! Praying we swim through this!)
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