We’ve had a potty chair in the bathroom for almost a year. Toddler Boy showed a little interest early so we bought one and let it sit there. Never pushed it or “trained” until a couple months ago. Things went pretty well in the beginning and he seemed to take to it. Of course, he’s had his fair share of accidents. Thankfully, never a number 2/poop/crap/sh*t/whatever accident but for a random unfortunate upset stomach incident a couple weeks ago. (I wondered how to word that delicately, but I don’t think it’s possible – the whole post is potty talk, after all.)
I was nervous sending him to preschool in underwear because even though he’s done fairly well I’m not confident in his ability to stop what he’s doing and go to the bathroom. The teachers assured me it was okay and they expect accidents. It is a classroom of 2.5 – 3 year olds. Well, of course, two days of school so far and an accident both days. ::sigh::
But, today I’ve reached the end of my patience with this “potty training” crap. This kid should be potty trained. He had two accidents today. One time he was running around the house pantless (as he often does in the morning – a genius but clearly ineffective PT’ing technique) and let loose on the new wood floor. The second time, he left the room to pee in private. Sadly, it was in his room and not the bathroom. WTF, kid?
Even bigger ::sigh::
I’m just exhausted, frustrated, tired of this in between phase. On the one hand I want to throw in the towel and put him in diapers for a while. On the other hand, he knows when he has to go and the majority of the time he goes on the toilet and not in his pants.
Tell me what to do. I’m done thinking about it. And, please, for the love of God, tell me he won’t be peeing his pants in 4th grade.
The Mommy-Files
September 6, 2009I totally feel your pain. I tried to have my 3 year old potty trained by preschool and he REFUSES to sit on the potty. I don't want to push him because I want him to do it when he's ready (it worked with my first). Unfortunately, he won't be going to preschool because he isn't potty trained. Hang in there. It will happen!
Mkokopelli
September 7, 2009I feel your pain! I just got done training my 2 yr old and it wasn't fun! I did a review for Potty Training Solutions (try Potty Scotty) and if it wasn't for them, my daughter wouldn't be trained. Good luck!
karissa
September 7, 2009hmm, I am kidless. my only advice? maybe he would get jealous of a puppy that was trained to go potty?
lol
in all seriousness, good luck, I know that has to so frustrating!