I have a large 3 year old son. He's actually almost 3.5. And not potty trained. Since he's larger than normal for a kid his age, we got lots of funny looks whenever someone would notice that he's wearing a diaper. Especially on changing tables in public places. You know the ones, they fold down from the wall and groan under the weight of 40+ pounds. They for sure don't fit his length. We've been "potty training" this kid for over a year. He has no interest in the idea. BUT, now the largest size of diapers (6, FYI) do not fit the kid and I refuse to buy Depends for my toddler/preschooler! So...long weekend - Easter! I saw an opportunity to lay down the law. I was home with the kiddos on Friday while Jay worked. Everyone woke up early and I told Teague that he'd be wearing underwear from now on. "Ok," he says. Hmmm, that seemed too easy. Alas, 4 pairs of underwear were soiled before 10:30 on that fateful morning. However, I'm proud to report that since 10:30 on Friday, March 29th, 2013. The kid has only had 1 accident! I think we've got it!
He's gung ho for wearing underwear. Sunday morning we woke up early for our Easter church services/brunch and he insisted on no diaper for the drive out there. I figured since he was dressed so cute, I'd make him wear one at least for the drive. We walked in the door and he took off for the bathroom. "Mommy, you stay out here. I'm taking this pull-up off!" You go buddy!
During church, he did say he had to go potty again but didn't want help so he went by himself. Came back and announced to everyone in the same vicinity of our pew that he went potty and washed his hands. Then he showed the fine parishoners his underwear. Proud little boy. THEN he announces that he didn't flush and takes off for that bathroom for a third time! Well, at least he knows where to go, I guess.
Today is Monday and we went to the mall for two hours - sans diaper. And then we took a walk. He did get wet, but it was from puddles, not pee. Woo freaking hoo. Are we seriously down to diapers on the baby only? Fingers crossed.
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