Fun Filled Weekend

Last weekend was packed with fun. It started with Ryan and my 5 year anniversary and POTTY TRAINING!! Yes, potty training.

Vince is 27 months old and I just felt like it was time. We bought a potty chair back in Georgia and have talked about it for months, had him sit on it and he had even gone pee in it before baths while he was waiting for the tub to fill. He is so verbal and smart and I felt like he was having signs of being ready. What really was the straw that broke the camels back was the day before we started I caught him doing his thing with his squat and I said, "Vince, do you need to go poop?" and he said no and pretended like everything was fine. I changed him and decided it was time. He had been doing that for a while but I think I was ready to get the party started.

I read a bunch of blogs and got some tips from family and friends. We picked up some big boy underwear, M&Ms for bribery and made up a big pitcher of orange juice :) 

I decided to have him go pantless for the first day so we could see when he was going and quickly get him on the pot. I just focused on him and did lots of indoor activities, kept him drinking and handing out the candy for going. He did surprisingly really well! By the end of the day he would even go sit on the potty by himself and go!! I was so proud! Believe me there was lots of accidents but lots of success too.

The third day was Saturday and Ryan was home which was REALLY nice because he was able to help with everything. We decided to start putting him in underwear and that's when he regressed a little. I think he felt like they were diapers in a way and it was ok to go in them. We just had to make sure to keep reminding him and taking him to the potty every hour or so and he did better. It's been over a week now and he's doing pretty good! We still have him in diapers for naps and sleeping which I'm ok with. I tried naps without and he kept having accidents. I think it will just take time. The only thing is he doesn't want to poop in the potty and it's hard because he always goes right when he wakes up in the morning and when he wakes up from naps. Again I think it will just take time. But GO VINCE!! :)

Jake was such a good sport during the whole process :)

This weekend was really special because it was Easter Sunday and General Conference. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints we believe in modern day prophets and continuing revelation from God. General Conference is held twice a year and the biggest meeting for all to hear. The prophet, apostles and other general authorities speak on a variety of topics about the gospel and it's amazing. So uplifting and brings the Spirit so strongly. I love it! 

Then of coarse it was Easter! The reason why we are saved. Jesus Christ came to this earth over 2000 years ago, lived a sinless life, suffered the Atonement, died on the cross and was resurrected. He rose again on the third day making it possible for us to be saved from our sins and rise again as we strive to follow His example. I am so grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ and all He did for me, that I can live again with my Heavenly Father, Him and my family!

Big boy underwear!!