I'm actually in the Guiness Book of World Records. And the worst part is, I have no idea where I went - and keep going so wrong...I've read the books, followed the advice of everyone - and our pediatrician even tried to comfort me by telling me that I was just "blessed" with two stubborn children. To which I replied: "Yeah....don't try and sugar coat it, Doc. I know I suck."
My favorite thing ever is when I hear stories from other mothers who say things like:
"Hmmmm......That's weird it's so tough for you. It was just so easy for me...one day, I took off Billy's diaper and told him to pee and poop on the potty and he just did it. Just like that! Then, I took him to preschool later that year and they skipped him right to college. And he graduated after just three weeks! With honors!!!!"
- or -
"Have you tried a sticker chart? Or candy? Or books about potty training? That worked for my little Susie - and she was literally potty trained in 3.7 seconds flat! I timed her with my handy dandy stopwatch!"
And I look at these folks and actually want to say:
"Yes, that IS weird how easily it worked for you. And thank you SO much for rubbing my nose it. You're super supportive! And I don't have the irresistable urge to kick you right now. Not one bit!"
- or -
"No, I haven't tried those things. Books, you say? I didn't even know they had books about potty training. I certainly don't own Potty Training for Dummies. In fact, I've never even taken her diaper off. Ever. She's still wearing the one they sent us home with from the hospital when she was born. Were we supposed to change that? Interesting...."
Sidenote: If Potty Training for Dummies didn't work, then what does that make me? Please ponder...
My point is this: I am the worst. EVER. I happen to know for a fact that Corky from "Life Goes On" could do a better job potty training goldfish then I ever could potty training my own children...I have accepted this.
Well, today was a great day. One of the best days of my life, in fact. My sweet little Livie decided all by herself to go poo-poo on the potty for the first time ever. It's insane how happy this makes me. I'm like 13 months pregnant, jumping around and clapping like a........well, I'm sure you can picture it. I was on cloud 9for the rest of the day. And I can't take one bit of credit for it, she chose to do it all on her own. So, good job Livie! I'm sorry your mother has failed you prior to today. I'm sorry for all those extra diaper rashes you've been blessed with. Thank God He gave you the capacity to potty train yourself. Since He couldn't provide you with a mother with any potty training skills.
Passing The Baton
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Hi - I've got you listed on my Google Reader but I have no idea where I found you in the first place :)
Anyway, my post for today has Corky in it, too. Pretty funny because I haven't thought of him for years, remembered Corky last night and thought that it would make a good analogy and there is his picture in living color on your blog with a similar reference ...
Great minds, right?
Funny stuff about the potty training, I'll be watching for you to receive your 2008 Guiness World Book of Records Award.
2 down, 1 to go! :)
Hey Sis, don't be so hard on yourself. You've done everything I did, and your little ones just weren't into it 'til they were ready! Soo.... maybe it's not you...... just a thought!
As to Liv-Lou.... hip hip horray! You tell her her auntie is soooo proud of her!
Well, of course mine came out of the womb potty-trained..... So I really can't give you any advice.
I'm just waiting for dry nights!!
Cute blog! Found you through Mama's Losin' It.
Don't even stress about the potty training...she will be a potty-pooping machine before you know it.
This is just the first in a long line of lessons that it's not up to us. My son likes to take his own sweet time doing just about everything.
Unfortunately, we moms are each other's worst critics. Trust me, a year from now, no one will give a rats behind as to who was potty trained before who... they will be telling you about their child who is reading novels at 4.
I'll be back!
I'm totally making you friends. THAT'S how famous I am. Just wait...there will be more.
I'm gonna find you your own "Jared Leto" too.
As far as the potty training goes...didn't Livie turn 3 last MONTH?? Weird. And she's not potty trained you say?? Really weird. Laina turns three in a couple days and she's been potty trained for almost 6 months now. Huh. That's just weird.
Congratualtions though!
Congratulations.
I hate spelling errors too.
Ive given up potty training my 2 yr old daughter. It works great for a week or so, i think were finally finished with it, and she starts having more than just 'accidents', it makes me put a diaper back on her to save my rugs!
Kathy's right, she's making you friends. I'm glad I found you--I was the previous record owner, and I'm glad to know I don't hold that one anymore. Ugh!
I believe in prayer too--moved when I was seven months along with number two. Another phase I'm glad to be out of!! Hope you get your answer soon!
TAG!
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