I just told Josiah that when he is a grown up that I am going to tell his wife about what a pain in the neck he was to potty train. The kid is in obvious poo pain but he absolutely refuses to let it out. Of course since he's naked in the tub I guess that's a good thing. But even when he sits on the potty, it's a battle of wills.
If someone can tell me why this happens, I would LOVE to hear it.
Why would you hold it in even when you're in pain? And he so clearly feels relief when it's out. Can't figure it out.
Just for fun I thought I'd post a photo of Avery and his potty bear back from when he was this age.
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Tell him aunt kari is gonna send him some raisins and a recording of the poo poo song! I just love that it's you and NOT ME!
xoxo kari
Ha ha! I wish it was ANYONE but me!! :)
Okay, Kim, I'm right there with ya on the potty training. Even on the third boy, I still don't have an answer! They all just seem to get it in their own sweet time. They all seem to be possessive of the poo, something I just don't get! Hang in there. He will get in in time.
What is working for us right now... We have a potty chart just for poo since he has the pee down just fine. He gets 2 stickers every time he makes it to the potty, even if he isn't 100% successful... you know what I mean. Then when the chart is full he gets to buy a little toy at the toystore in town. It seems to be motivating him. Just thought I'd share! He gets the chart thing since he sees his older brothers get stickers for their school work and chores. Anyway, just a thought.
I am soooo jealous of your Dunkin' Donuts coffee!
Carole
Carole!!!!
So glad to hear you!!!
I like your chart idea. Maybe we'll try that. One thing that has been working a *little* bit is rewarding him with a game of PacMan if he gets it right. We have one of those plug in joysticks for the TV. Praise the Lord - he's playing it right now since he got one tiny bit into the toilet this evening.
Ah, it is the little joys in life!
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