Potty

For months, the topic of potty training brought on instant ugly-face crying for Thomas. At the beginning of this month, Chris explained to Thomas that the Super Readers go potty on the toilet. That statement worked like magic and so we began (Monday, May 5).
We did a sticker reward system. One sticker for each time on the potty. Ten stickers equaled a new toy car. Day one- I thought there would never be enough stickers or cars in the world! This kid was a fountain (on and off the potty). "I don't want to pee on the carpet!!" he would cry as he seemed to inexplicably keep going potty...non stop. It was like he didn't realize what he'd been doing in his diaper for the last 2 1/2+ years! I had to question our timing, but we powered right through to day 2. By the end of the week (mostly day 3) he was totally done with accidents! Technically POTTY TRAINED. Except for one detail: he refuses to go to the bathroom anywhere that is not his "froggy toilet". He won't hardly go in his diaper, day or night! He'll hold it for HOURS till he can get back to his beloved potty.
I'm proud of the little man, he's done great, but I'll save my potty-training- hallelujahs for the day he stops discriminating against other potties. Kidding, but not really at all. Love this boy. He's been a champ.

A friend was moving, and we bought this set from her moving sale for 5 bucks thinking maybe for a birthday gift. It was perfect timing for potty training. Thomas wanted to earn cars so bad! He'd say, "Mommy, I need a louie (sippie) so I can go potty again!" 

Evy has been a great potty cheer leader, well, more of a spectator. Often tries to help clean up before I even know her brother has gone potty. Always appreciated help.