I think I've mentioned before that Charlie and I hang out with Alaythia two mornings a week. As it happens, Alaythia is potty training right now. Charlie, being the insightful person that he is, has studied the process with great interest, and has made some changes in his behavior accordingly.
He now informs me "potty" and grabs his diaper most times he makes a messy diaper. He also requests to have his turn on the potty after someone else uses it and sits there quite happily, stuffing small pieces of toilet paper into the toilet between his legs. I appreciate this because I think this makes him closer to being ready to potty train...though we're not all the way there yet.
The biggest lesson Charlie has learned is that going potty in the potty is a great event worthy of celebration. He has started cheering with me for Alaythia when she has success. This has had some unforeseen consequences in our household. The minute he hears anyone's tinkle hit the toilet water he starts clapping and yelling "yeay!" It's a little bit disconcerting. Yet so sincere. I'm pretty sure the last time anyone cheered for me peeing in the toilet was my mom, and I definitely don't remember it!!
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Oh the memories of those celebrations of going potty! I remember being in a public restroom and Ella saying "YAY MAMA GOOD JOB you went potty!", next came the "Yuck, stink!"...in public which is always very nice. Such hilarious memories.
Finally catching up on your blog...
How wonderful that you get to spend time with Alaythia every week. I just love that you all are friends! :)
How exciting about the potty, maybe Alaythia will potty train Charlie. ;) Now it is only a matter of time until he embarrasses you in a public restroom....
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