So I recently started trying to potty train my toddler. Trying being the key word. She will NOT go on the toilet. She sits on there and takes to me like she’s in a chair at the salon. She plays with the toilet paper roll and messes with the bottles of shampoo on the tub, but no potty. I’ve tried everything. Running water, giving her drink and then reading her books while she sits patiently on the potty. No luck.
It’s funny because my six year old was much, much easier to train. She got right on there and did her business like it was second nature. But not my toddler. She’s stubborn. Won’t have it.
I thought she wasn’t ready. But the abundant amount of diapers she takes off and leaves in the floor everyday tell me otherwise. There’s too many times I’ve had to clean poo off the walls because apparently she thinks that it’s finger paint. Oversharing I know. It’s gross. I need a bleach bomb for my house. Seriously.. is that a thing? If so let me know where I can get one…
So what is a Mama to do? I haven’t the slightest clue. Patience I suppose. I guess here’s to hoping she figures out where the actual poo is supposed to go… And if your a parent also having the same problem, please share your story too! It’s always nice to know that we are not alone in the very crazy and often down right disgusting thing we call parenting.
Here’s to a fully trained toddler by summer.
Hugs – Kuddos and Kiddos
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Yep. Patience is key. Perhaps let her watch her older sibling(s)? Let them lead by example. My old essentially taught his little brother this way. Little brother saw what big brother was doing and wanted to do it, too.
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That’s a good idea! I will have to try that! Thanks for the advice and for reading!
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I think the wanting to be a big girl is key to lots of training, but it doesn’t always work. Just don’t get uptight about it because that is a sure fire way to lose the fight!
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That is very true!
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Omg! This is me right now. Thank you for this post. I was beginning to feel alone. Kuddos mama.
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