Potty Training...

Alayna is on to her second week of potty training! Meaning no more diapers! Celebration…accomplishment…indeed!! As all mothers know the worry and wonder that fills your mind each time you leave the house! I feel like bathrooms are just not close enough when you desperately need one. So far she has done very well. (I'm still crossing my fingers thought!) I have exhausted my creativity resources over the past few months, but it seems to be "sticking" now. Thanks to $1.37 smiley face stickers from Wal-Mart and a Potty Present bag (It holds surprise items, treats, toys, stickers, etc.)! It's amazing what a little color will do to excite a child. I have heard recently from several different sources, that there truly is no reason to even worry about potty training because there has yet to be a ten year old that is not potty trained. Well, I was thinking if people didn't ask in such a way… "Is she potty trained yet? Oh…she's not…she's so bright, I'm surprised!" Then I really wouldn't have to feel pressure to have my daughter potty trained. But all joking aside it truly has been blissful to have her feel so proud of herself and say, "Mommy, I am giving all my diapers to Jake today… I don't need them I'm a big girl now…I just wear my underwear!" I believe she is feeling very accomplished.