Bathrooms

Today has been an adventure of sorts. M had a day of discovery and exploration while I had a day of clean ups and chasing after M. I'm pretty sure he thought it was a great day, at least until bed time.

M is learning how to help with various things and one of his favorite things to help with is getting dressed. He likes to point to his arm or leg and say "there" so that you know which sleeve or pant leg to do first. The other side of this is ..... all the moms know what's coming.... he likes to take his clothes off all by himself too. Usually when I'm not looking. Which often leads to the obvious accidents since he isn't too proficient with the top so he tends to take of his pants. This obviously leads to his diaper coming off with the pants or pretty quickly after them. We've only had some minor accidents until today. Today he was playing in our room when he got very quiet. Lately this means he's busy going to the bathroom. He's taken to going in to a corner or another room when he has to go. I went to check on him figuring it was time for a diaper change. Boy was I surprised to find him with his pants down trying to wipe things up with his sleeve. It was very messy and took a whole lot of wipes to clean up.

The frustrating thing about all of this, he is starting to understand how to use the potty. Tonight, as I was drying him off after bath time, he grabbed a piece of toilet paper, wiped his nose and then wiped his bottom. He then lifted the toilet lid, dropped the paper in and flushed. He gets it! I was thrilled and frustrated all at the same time. If he gets it, why did I have to clean up the big yucky mess earlier. I suppose I already know the answer. Hopefully lots of practice over the next few days will work some potty training miracles or at the very least avoid any future yucky mess to clean.

Wish me lots of potty training luck and no more messy mistakes. Hey, a mom can dream can't she?