Potty training Sophie was a N-I-G-H-T-M-A-R-E! She was very stubborn and even though she was “trained” she would have accidents on purpose to maintain control, show me who was boss, and to just drive me plum crazy! It was such a traumatizing experience for me that I have refused to train Tessa up to this point. And if she hadn’t been so persistent I wouldn’t have done it. I didn’t like who I became when we were training Sophie, we were NOT friends.
Tessa has been a BREEZE compared to Sophie. I don’t know if it was my lower expectations or the fact that Tess was just more ready, but I’ll take it! I think her older sister’s example was key to her interest in potty training. The first couple days she went through several pairs of underwear a day but she would only start in her undies and finish in the toilet, not bad! I am all for not scrubbing the couch or carpet!! She still dampens her underwear at least once a day when she waits too long but she is doing really great. I am so proud of her. We’re on our 2nd week without diapers, and it’s pretty nice! It will be a total 4 month break before we get back into diapers with this next one. Not something I anticipated.
The first couple of days we kept Tessa pants-less so we could more easily see when she’s having an accident and also make her more aware of her…. uh, functions. :) Sophie wanted to wear a pink shirt and under wear just like Tessa, so cute. These 2 do most everything together these days.
By the way, hope those crib climbing pictures didn’t stress you out. Tessa can’t climb OUT of her crib, just in, but we do have bunk beds on order expected to arrive this week. Then they will seem like REALLY big girls!
7 comments:
Good job Tessa! I know it's hard sometimes when it was hard with one kid, you think it will be like that with all your kids. They are all so differen't. But I do think it REALLY helps to have big sis as an example, and you've learned what NOT to do from Sophie. Just think about the money you'll be saving these next few months! Good job Jess and Daneil!
Go Tessa! Sydney reminds me a lot of Sophie sometimes, but I hope when it comes to potty training she'll follow Tessa. Maybe I'll just have to use your girls as an example for her and she'll want to be a big girl too. I can only hope.
YEAH for Tessa! YEAH for not having it be a stressful situation! They are SO not fun! But way to go girl. Not to worry that Payton climbed OUT of his crib by the time he was ONE! Stinker pot. For SURE! I could eat Tessa- by the way!
Your girls are really growing up! They may end up best buddies like you and Jenny! She does seem ready for a big girl bed!
Yay for Tessa and you too! Really though, I am glad she was so easy on you!
Congrats Tessa and Jessica. You deserve the break.
Yahoo! I am glad it is a better experience for you this time. I am a tiny bit jealous though. :)
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