Friday, May 8, 2009
Mean mommy!
I have been trying to potty train Bode for awhile now. He just plain isn't interested and I have decided that it is because he really has no motivation to do it. I know it is inconvenient to stop playing to go in the 'big boy potty.' Yes, I have tried many incentives: a potty chart, candy, toys, etc. but nothing has seemed to really make him want to do it. So, I finally took the mean mom approach. I told him that if he went in his pants then he would have to sit in the corner for a long time. I cannot say that it has been a success...yet, but I feel as though he may be trying a little harder. I will tell you how it goes later. I feel kind of bad though, and yesterday when I saw him standing in the corner with wet pants all I could think of was, "Your a mean mom."
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6 comments:
that's hilarious kari!
and, you are such a mean mom... i mean borderline abusive... ;)
Oh dear! Keep us posted! Grant is wanting me to start potty training Andrew, but I am so nervous! T-ball looks so fun! I bet Bode will be great at it!
Oh, it's sad but I can't help but giggle a bit. I know that my days are coming soon to deal with this issue. Good luck!
LOL!!! Too funny. Poor Bode. Poor Momma! Potty training seems to be so rough. I am so glad that it was always easy for me. Both boys were trained by 21 months.
If you want any tips, let me know.
Well, I will leave some for you just in case you want to try them.
1- when he is on the pot, get a book out and read to him. It will help relax him and enjoy sitting there.
2- If he goes pee- give him 2 of his most favorite candy. if he goes poop, give him 3. if he just sits on the pot without arguing or trying to get off, give him 1.
3- Tell him that you have NO MORE diapers. HIDE ALL THE DIAPERS. Tell him you can't buy diapers in his size anymore. I know, it is a lie, but it works. :)
haha--- I hope some of these help. DON'T give up. If you give up, you will have to start all over and it SUCKS! You can do it and so can he.
What a cute picture. Poor little guy. haha
P.S. You are not a mean mom! :)
That picture is priceless. LOL
I'm so sorry, but I can't help but laugh out loud at this picture and the story! I am seriously going to "pee" my pants (pun is totally intended there)! Poor Bode. You are such a mean mommy. He'll thank you later when you show him tis picture of the wet spot!
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