Potty Training Diaries

We have embarked on a new era, not only have we moved across the country -  complete with a new house (new to Lula), new cars, new jobs, new life - but as we are still surrounded by boxes at our new address I have decided that it is time for a new potty seat. It is time for Lula to join the ranks with the rest of us diaperless folks.

As I started researching one of the pointers I’ve read over and over is… It’s not a good idea to do this at the same time as any other big changes. Hmmmmm. Well, I’ve never really been one who follows directions anyway, not because I’m a rouge wild child who hates authority, but mostly because I get bored with the directions after about step 2 so I just start and then figure it out as I go. Of course afterwards, I usually find that the pointers could have proved useful, but by then it’s done. And so I say, why should I treat this any differently? Especially since the one approach I did read was a 3 day boot camp scenario that seems really intense! (involving no underwear in or out of the house for 3 months!) uh, no thanks.

So far Lula seems very interested in the idea. She loves running around half naked (at home) and using her own potty seat. I haven’t started any formal “training” yet. I’m mostly just getting her used to the idea. I supposed I need to get a plan and go for it. One thing I did actually read was… there’s no going back! Once you start, you have to commit. All in. I think Lula is ready. But I’m not sure I’m ready. Changing poopy diapers sucks, but I’m not sure the alternative is much better. I really hate public toilets; the thought of frequenting them with a two year old who would drink the water out of the toilet if I let her really stresses me out!