Monday, October 19, 2009

Potty training

I have to say that potty training has been one of the worst experiences I've had as a mother. I think that a large part of it has been Julia's personality. She doesn't like to feel like she might fail at something. I have tried the potty training thing several times and I know she understands and is completely capable, but she just refused to do it. Last time there were over 20 accidents with only 3 successes. I decided that I would just wait until she was ready and wanted to do it on her own. I figured it would be 6 to 9 months from now. Today Julia woke up and decided that she was done with diapers. Not one accident all day. I never reminded her. At nap time she asked for a diaper but I asked her if she really wanted it and she said no. Just before bedtime Ben and I took her to Target and let her pick any toy she wanted. While I know that it may all change tomorrow, I am so grateful to know that it really was just her personality and not that tiny little voice in the back of my head thinking that maybe I was doomed to a life of potty accidents. Thanks, Julia, for one accident free day.

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