So my 3 year old decided that it is time for him to be getting potty trained. I am so glad on one hand but on the other hand it sucks. I can’t go anywhere or do much of anything because he won’t wear a diaper, but if I put him in underwear and pants then he had accidents because he can’t get them off in time. So basically he is running around the house in a pajama shirt and that is about it.

I think that it bothers my husband that Alex is running around the house naked all day because he thinks that it is inappropriate but I don’t know I think that since he is just kind of starting and wanting to do this on his own that I would rather have him running around naked than be cleaning up pee every where. The biggest part that is causing him problems when he is dressed I think is that he waits too long before he tries to go. Then there is the lack of communication that we have. Since he is challenged and does not speak very well or much it is hard for him to tell me that he has to go so that I can help him.

Does anyone have a suggestion for what I can do that may help? It is really hard and I don’t really know what I am doing.

Update:

There is a puddle of pee in the middle of my bed. But that is the only accident for the day and he is wearing underpants!!!! I am so glad. He is so proud of himself and is doing such a good job.

Tagged: kids, potty training on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 · 1 Comment »