• Sep. 16, 2008 ~ LucyLillie is potty-training
This was posted at Mommy's blog on September 8th.
LucyLillie is Potty Training
LucyLillie is potty-training. Is that exciting or what? She is 17m old (yesterday), and goes potty all day and wakes up dry. We have been training her for the few past months. Caleb was potty-trained last January and February when he was so sick and all I could do to make him comfortable was give him something to drink and take him potty. That was a constant thing, so he got potty-trained pretty quick.
I am enjoying training Lucy and sitting her on her little potty seat on the big toilet. It has been rather cute. She loves to go on the potty. We give her just enough praise, and she thinks it is great and can even make herself go. If I wake up in the middle of the night for any reason, I go ahead and take her potty too, and she has been dry at night while wearing underwear alone! I am so happy!
You might think that after having 8 children, I would be an expert potty-trainer. Alas, it is not so. Partly due to the fact that I already am potty-trained, and I am really the only one I can absolutely, for-sure control the potty-training with. We do currently have 2 in night diapers, but recently, Caleb and LucyLillie are NOT in nighttime diapers.
Caleb is now a big boy who goes in all by himself and goes potty like a big boy. I do still remind the Littles to go potty whenever they are outside playing or doing something that takes their attention.
Tips to Potty-Training:
Take them potty. It’s not brain surgery. If I want them to pee on the potty, instead of in their underwear, I need to be on top of it and be the parent and take them potty. PLEASE don’t expect a child who is not potty-trained to know they have to tell you they need to go potty at first. They have to learn to recognize that they have to go, regardless of their age.
Take them potty first thing in the morning. I forgot to take LL potty this morning, and I had to clean up a little mess about 20m later. I won’t forget tomorrow!
Take them potty on a schedule. In the past I have used a few different ways to remind myself to take my children potty. A couple of ways I have used a schedule are to take them in every time I go potty, set a timer for various amounts of time, from 20m to 60m, and I have even had them go in with a sibling. Amanda was good at taking a younger sibling into the potty with her.
Take the diaper off. We put Caleb and LL in underwear.We had to go into town for a day this week, and I didn’t want to put her into a diaper, but there would be nowhere to rush her to go potty or change her clothes, etc, and I hated to do it, but we did. If they are in a diaper, they WILL use it. If they are in underwear, they are less likely to just pee in it.
Do not load them up on drinks besides water. Children will drink as much water as they need, but if they are offered sugary drinks, such as soda pop or juices, or even milk, they will drink and drink and drink. Giving them a bottle or a sippy cup for them to be in charge of also adds to their drinking more than they likely need to and more accidents in their undies.
Before bedtime take them potty and make sure they do not have an abundance of liquids before they go down for a nap or bedtime.
Now is a great time to get them into the habit of washing their hands after going to the toilet too!
I am actually considering putting the next two older children who are in night diapers into underwear and waking them up at 2-4hour intervals and see if they can get their bodies to recognize when they need to wake up and go on the potty only. They have both woke up to dry diapers. I think it is a matter of having a schedule and a method and sticking to it.
I am thankful for the Lord’s patience and joy during times like this. I used to sweat it. It used to be a big deal to me, but I have learned to look for limitations and reality in times like these. Now, I count it a joy and a time I will look back on and remember when they are older and grown with children of their own. And, oh how time flies. I don’t want to miss it because I am flustered and wishing it over.
James 4:14
“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.“
blessings!
Comments
• Sep. 16, 2008
Potty Training
Posted by Grandma Starr
I am so proud of you little LucyLillie....I had read on your mom's blog that you were starting to go on the potty, and you are doing so well. Keep up the good work.
Love you and miss you,
Grandma Starr
PS...I am proud of Caleb, too
PSS...I am proud of ALL my grandkids..... :)
• Sep. 16, 2008
I'm so proud of you Lulie!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Auntie jen
Wow you are getting to be such a big girl. I know you are learning so many new things! I wish I was there to see how good you are doing learning to go on the potty like a big girl. I am so proud of you Lulie! I miss your sweet smile and giggle. I wish I could see all your cute expressions!
I love you and miss you bunches.....MUUUUUAAAHHHH!
hugs and smooches,
Auntie Jen
• Sep. 16, 2008
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Posted by magg93
~Congratulations LucyLillie! You are growing into a 'little' young lady.
And thank you Mrs. Dixon for the tips, those will come in handy in the future:)
Have a Blessed Day!
Love,
~Maggie~
• Sep. 16, 2008
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Posted by TrickyNikki
Ooh, good job LucyLillie! You are growing up so quickly! You are *still* just as cute as ever, also. You are so blessed to have the wonderful family that you do. Isn't it so nice of all of them to help you with everything? Alright little girly, I pray that the rest of your potty training goes smoothly!
Much Love,
~Nikki
• Oct. 1, 2008
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Posted by BreezyTulip
Luli, you are such a big girl! I wish I could give you a big hug, you cutie!
I bet you're pretty happy about your Grandma moving. She'll be glad to be so close and see you all the time.
Hope you have a good day Raspberry!
-Breezy
• May. 19, 2009
ducks
Posted by Aunt jen
Your mom said you fell in the little duck bath yesterday. I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself. I am so excited that i get to come and see you. I bet you are getting so big and cuter every day!
I miss you sweet girl,
Love Aunt Jen
Comments
• Sep. 16, 2008
Potty Training
Posted by Grandma Starr
I am so proud of you little LucyLillie....I had read on your mom's blog that you were starting to go on the potty, and you are doing so well. Keep up the good work.
Love you and miss you,
Grandma Starr
PS...I am proud of Caleb, too
PSS...I am proud of ALL my grandkids..... :)
• Sep. 16, 2008
I'm so proud of you Lulie!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Auntie jen
Wow you are getting to be such a big girl. I know you are learning so many new things! I wish I was there to see how good you are doing learning to go on the potty like a big girl. I am so proud of you Lulie! I miss your sweet smile and giggle. I wish I could see all your cute expressions!
I love you and miss you bunches.....MUUUUUAAAHHHH!
hugs and smooches,
Auntie Jen
• Sep. 16, 2008
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Posted by magg93
~Congratulations LucyLillie! You are growing into a 'little' young lady.
And thank you Mrs. Dixon for the tips, those will come in handy in the future:)
Have a Blessed Day!
Love,
~Maggie~
• Sep. 16, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by TrickyNikki
Ooh, good job LucyLillie! You are growing up so quickly! You are *still* just as cute as ever, also. You are so blessed to have the wonderful family that you do. Isn't it so nice of all of them to help you with everything? Alright little girly, I pray that the rest of your potty training goes smoothly!
Much Love,
~Nikki
• Oct. 1, 2008
Untitled Comment
Posted by BreezyTulip
Luli, you are such a big girl! I wish I could give you a big hug, you cutie!
I bet you're pretty happy about your Grandma moving. She'll be glad to be so close and see you all the time.
Hope you have a good day Raspberry!
-Breezy
• May. 19, 2009
ducks
Posted by Aunt jen
Your mom said you fell in the little duck bath yesterday. I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself. I am so excited that i get to come and see you. I bet you are getting so big and cuter every day!
I miss you sweet girl,
Love Aunt Jen
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