Training.....potty style.

The time arrived.  He turned three and it had to be done.  There were some ups and some definite downs.  We survived and Benny and I both seem to be the better for the experience.   : ) 

We decided to try the 3 Day Potty Training Method this time around.  Basically, you just keep the training child with you for a few days.  You try to catch them in the act and rush them to the toilet.  

As you can imagine, the first few hours were terrible.  At least 10 pair of underwear.  I wanted to set myself on fire.  But....the afternoon was a teeny bit better and the next day there was improvement and by the third day I was a believer.  He was rockin' it!  

These pictures crack me up.  I love seeing him in his little undies and the faces he's pulling.  

Day four we had a serious set back.  For some reason he decided he didn't like to go number two and began holding it.  Belly aches came in their usual waves, but he was determined to not "let go" if you will.  No amount of bribing or toys could convince him.  It made for about two weeks of struggle.  Not fun.  It's amazing how much your child's bowel movements or lack thereof can rule your world.  

Love these pics even more.  After washing his hands, I found him on the counter making faces at himself.  

These last two are my favorite.  

 The last week has been much better.  Here he is with one of the toys he earned for finally going.  It's such a "relief" (pardon the pun) to have it done.  We still have an accident every now and then, but he has been a champ.