After having three kids, I’ve come to realize that potty training always goes one of two ways. Either it’s ridiculously easy or it’s ridiculously hard. I’ve tried everything under the sun, from playing games and filling out charts to reading books and playing with “potty” toys. Each potty training … [Read more...]
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Ready, Aim, Pee?
As a single mother of a boy, I've mentioned before that I had a few "guy" things that I was worried about when it comes to raising him. #1 on the list: who was going to teach him how to pee standing up? I can't even pee and crouch for godsakes. Yup. That was me on an Outward Bound mountain … [Read more...]
Potty Training is BS
The last two weeks have been utter chaos in our house. L'il E is making the transition from diapers to underwear and it's been an experience. The books make it all sound so romantic, but potty training or potty "learning" is total BS. I'm not diggin' it! Now I know some kids pick it up right away … [Read more...]
It’s Potty time again!
The other day when I got home from the gym, Ryley was very excited and proud to tell me how he helped his baby brothers Thatcher and Tanner. I asked him how he helped. Then I realized that was a mistake, as I might be better off not knowing every little detail.He informed me that he went … [Read more...]
Or Get Off the Pot
I am trying, rather unsuccessfully, to potty train my two and half year-old.I have done this before, with two ornery toddlers, so one would think I'd be a seasoned professional, but no. I have been sopping up misguided puddles of pee from the carpet, watching my girl refuse to go #2 on the potty … [Read more...]
Outrageous Potty training faux pas #2
Okay so many of you read my post about the dad who pulled out the potty in the middle of a Timmies parking lot and agreed that this really isn't the best way to teach your child how to use the toilet.Well this morning I read about something even worse! I know, I know, how could anything be worse … [Read more...]
Potty Training Faux Pas!
I was making my fifth trip through Timmies today when I saw something strange. I turned my head back for a double take just to be sure my eyes were not playing tricks - they were not.There sitting in the middle of a Tim Horton parking lot was a child about 3 years of age sitting on a potty, … [Read more...]
…Or Get Off The Pot(ty)
Remember last year when I was moaning about the grossness of potties? Yeah, well I continued to moan inside my head about it for months and months, until I became brilliant.But wait... isn't she brilliant already? you might ask... and indeed, I TRULY AM!!A few short weeks ago, as my mum and sister … [Read more...]
Suck It
"Did you just say that Karenna* still has a bottle when she goes to bed?!" my friend asked."Um, yes," I confessed, unsure if she might decide against a friendship with so heinous a mother."Oh, GOOD! My daughter still does too and now I don't feel so bad!" she laughed.Crisis averted. When it … [Read more...]