No More Diapers!!!!

Sam is going to hate me for this post in a few years... but after spending a week plus talking nonstop about poop and pee, I have to record his progress. I now understand the many Facebook statuses about toddler's bowel movements :) It makes a mama proud!!

It took a full week, but I think he is officially potty trained. We've now gone about 3 days without an accident (including one whole night... I really didn't expect that to happen for a while). He's also got fairly effective at telling me he needs to go, when he really does need to go, and getting his business done fairly quickly. Next on our list is to conquer the public potty! (Any tips on this??? Right now, we keep out outings short and he holds it 'till we get home.)

Some things I learned about Sam as a result of this process...

1) He's stubborn! He would sit on the potty for hours if we let him, waiting, just to get an "M" (M&M) and a sticker on his potty chart. The first few days he fussed if I told him it was time to get up!

2) He's opinionated! He threw many fits over what underwear to wear. (I have no idea where that comes from... :)).

3) He wants to please people and do what's right. He was truly upset when he had accidents (from the very beginning).

4) He will work hard for rewards... I could really use this to my advantage, although I might need to start working to pay for the M&M's and stickers :)

The picture that will be shown at his wedding...

I love his boxer briefs!! He refused to put anything on over them. I guess he thought they were shorts... which they pretty much are since they are so big on him. We bought the smallest size they make, but his little behind is just too small for them. :)
The "Muzz" (Buzz from Toy Story) underwear are a big hit. (Mom, the Mickey Mouse underwear are a HUGE hit too!! Thanks!). I love his M&M drool in this picture...

Making a fashion statement...
Success!!