So O finally decided he was ready to start using the potty a couple of weeks ago, on a Friday afternoon while still at daycare. That first weekend was a little rough -- he only made it IN the potty once over the whole weekend. The washing machine was begging for mercy! So we decided to raise the stakes a little bit and offer
bribes incentives for making it to the potty. Luckily, I already had a stockpile of inexpensive train engines that we had purchased at Cracker Barrel, intending to use as stocking stuffers. Perfect! And they have worked a little too well. He was happy to earn a blue engine for his first #1 in the potty. As soon as he had snatched it from my hands, he said, "I need a new train car to go with my new engine. Right, Mom?" Riiiiiiight, kid -- get back on the potty! He has since earned a red engine for his first #2 on the potty. Currently, one more new engine is on the line for his first day of no accidents. You can do it, O!
