A Lesson For Mommy

Every since I became a mommy, I have learned many things about myself. Before I had kids, I thought of myself as a patient person. Once Jake was born, I learned I wasn't as patient as I thought. So I have learned patience and have now become a patient person. Or so I thought. Jake surprised us this weekend by starting to use the big boy potty! Let the potty training begin! Perhaps I would have been more prepared if it wasn't sprung on me so unexpectedly. Jake has used the potty probably 3 times in the past 2 months but no other interest. And they say boys are usually 3 when they start potty training, so with Jake being only 26 months, I wasn't expecting any major potty training for awhile. Then yesterday he came to me saying "Potty" (don't pronounce the t's for Jake's pronunciation) and has been doing so since. Yay Jake!! This has been a huge learning experience for Mommy and teaching me even more patience, a depth of patience I never knew I could have. As Jake is learning to empty his bladder completely when he uses the potty, this is meaning several trips to the potty close together with small amounts in the potty. But he is improving and working on using the big boy potty and gets great praise each time! He is doing amazing! He is so proud to show off his pull ups with Mater and Lightning McQueen on them, and is doing wonderfully at keeping them dry. Potty training is very tiring on this Mommy, so good night!