After months of flak from Bryan, I decided to get serious about potty training Olivia.
Ava was fully trained at two years and three months (after one horrible week in which we decided to do away with pull-ups cold turkey).
Olivia is two and a half, and so it seems she should be ready. I’m not so sure, but I do know that her father is certainly ready on her behalf.
Last night, I did a bit of research on the one day training methods for older kids. The plan is pretty simple—set a timer to go off at regular intervals, ditch the diaper and load up on salty snacks and sugary beverages.
Nine hours later, behold the trained toddler.
Olivia seemed excited this morning, selecting Cinderella underwear and settling down with a tanker of orange juice. I set the timer for 20 minutes, and watched her promptly pee on the floor.
We’re on to Elmo underwear. I’d say it’s going well so far.
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Posted by Rebecca on June 12, 2010 at 9:19 am
Success!
Posted by Rebecca on June 12, 2010 at 9:59 am
And, failure.
Posted by Rebecca's Mom on June 12, 2010 at 10:04 am
Absolutely hilarious!
Posted by jsmith425 on June 12, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Cute pictures!
Posted by Laura on June 13, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Well, how’d it come out?
Posted by Rebecca on June 13, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Surprisingly well! We pushed fluids all day–she had one accident early in the morning (in addition to the first one of the day). Beyond that, she has been totally fine. She had a bit of an accident (while on Bry’s lap…) this afternoon, but she managed to stop herself.
Tomorrow at daycare will be the big test. We haven’t taken her anywhere this weekend, and we’ve been reminding her every 20-30 minutes today, so tomorrow may be difficult with all the distractions. I’ll pack up several changes of clothes and hope for the best!
Posted by Nicky on June 13, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Oh, my. You brave, brave woman. Colin is pretty uninterested in potty training, and he’ll be 3 in August. (Though we introduced the potty at 18 months and he’ll pee on it occasionally.) I probably will have to do a crash-course of potty training soon since he can’t wear diapers to preschool in September. Good luck tomorrow!
Posted by Rebecca on June 14, 2010 at 9:15 pm
I’m claiming it as a success–we had an accident free day. Do you think I can use the diaper money on a pedicure this week?