Whatever it Takes

Despite reading several websites, suggestions from pediatricians, and stories of what worked for friends regarding potty training, I've come to the conclusion that it's all dependent on your child being ready and having the motivation/desire to use the potty. My sis and I had a great chat last week about it all, and she was so right...you just have to find what works for your own child.
We've tried gumballs, switched to smarties, promised a trip to Jump Zone, blown bubbles, made up a potty dance, even thrown McDonald's in the mix...but the biggest motivator has been Carter's own desire to be a big boy. As such, I am thankful to report that Monday's "scoreboard" included 4 accidents, Tuesday's only 1, and so far today 0!! That's even with a good nap!
We're finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!! Thank you for all of your words of encouragement this week. Please pray that if Carter returns to school, he won't revert to needing pull ups. If I had it my way, he wouldn't return to school, we'd just go ahead and apply for the preschool...but that's another prayer request in itself. :)
I know reading about potty training can't be all that exciting, but thanks for sticking with me and praying us through this week. Your prayers have certainly been felt!

Rough Start

Well, I got pretty hopeful after yesterday's successes, but am trying not to be discouraged by this morning's start. We're 1:1...1 successful potty time to 1 accident already. Please keep praying for the successes to far outweigh the accidents!

Sunday Scoreboard

Yesterday was a GREAT potty training day! We're so proud of Carter! Here are the final scores for Sunday...
Successful Trips to Potty 9!!
Accidents 2
Proud Parents 2
Happy Boy 1
Please keep praying! Your prayers have certainly been felt!

Potty Scoreboard

Well, the day has had its ups and downs. We're trying to remain positive and hopeful that Carter will "get it" this time around. He's been a bit more feisty than normal today, which is a factor we hadn't totally accounted for. :) Whew, this parenting thing is a doozy...but great all at the same time.
So, the scoreboard version of the potty update essentially is as follows...
Accidents 8
Successful Trips to Potty 4
Pooped out parents 2 (pun intended)
Energetic 3 year old 1
Future scores to follow! Please pray the number of accidents don't stay on top... :)

Potty Training Round 2

Well, our efforts over labor day were unsuccessful, so now that Carter's officially 3 we are setting aside this weekend to give potty training another go!
We'd resigned to the fact that it'd be difficult to do until the summer when I could stay home with him; however, with some concerns related to his current school and a strong desire to move him to a preschool we decided now's as a good a time as any to give it a second go. We have new motivators to try and are praying that he'll get it this time. In all seriousness, we appreciate your prayers over the weekend as well. Boys are hard to potty train, but we're hoping Carter's ready and bright enough to figure this out.
When we started talking it up earlier this week, he seemed excited. Unfortunately, he's not been so thrilled about it this morning. I want this to be a positive experience, so please pray for patience! :)
We'll keep you posted...in the meantime, you know where to find us!