Potty Training: Day One

The first thing on my list to do this summer is potty train Haiden. Today went very well, but I am not sure if it is going to get better or worse in the days to come. Although he only had one accident (during breakfast), he was completely unaware that he had successfully used the potty until I pointed it out. We spent A LOT of time in the bathroom. I set the timer for 15 minutes and then let him play (in the kitchen). When the timer went off we ran to the bathroom and then sat in there waiting for something to happen. It was a very long day!!!!!

The very proud owner of Cars, Thomas, & Diego "big boy underwear!"

At first the idea of trucks and M&M's sounded great.

Then it got a little boring and mommy had to get creative. We did a lot of singing and reading. It was like our own little preschool on the potty. :)

At one point Haiden and I passed the time by showing him pictures on the camera.

These are the rewards he got every time he used the potty. He also got M&M's, which he seemed to prefer over the trucks.

Hailey had to get herself into at least one picture. She was a huge help today. There were a few times that she sat in there with him so I could get things done around the house.