When we first started to venture down this road…I was
scared to death. I had heard HORROR stories for other mom’s all about how
difficult it was and how it took so long.
Then, Lil Mister surprised us! He took to it so
easily. He definetly was no where even close to being ready to come off nappies
during naps and at bed time, but during the day….we were doing it!
It got to where we’d even go to church and grocery
shopping…without a nappy!! I was in heaven.
I bragged to everyone. I told them how great Lil
Mister was doing. I talked about how easy it was and how he just.got.it! I was
so SO proud of him.
Then, Hubby started a new job meaning he wasn’t at
home all day anymore. Then, Hubby and I moved into our own house. Then, LJ was
born. Then, Ouma and Oupa moved to another town. Then, Oupa came and stayed
with us. Then, Lil Mister changed schools. Then, I went back to work. Then,
Oupa went back to living with Ouma. And only 3 months had passed.
We’ve been holding on hope. We’ve been trying to be
positive. We’ve encouraged him, rewarded him, spoken with him, and begged him.
But….it’s like he just….forgot!!
Seriously, dudes, it is like he forgot all about the
whole ‘I’m a big boy now!’
He just stands there…and goes.
All.The.Frackin.Time!
I’m to the point of tears. I’ve spoken with his
teacher. He goes if you take him to the potty. I know this is true because it
works at home too.
BUT….he doesn’t go on his own anymore. The frackin’
thing can sit right next to him while he plays and he’ll still go in his pants!
I’ve held on. This has been going on for almost 3
months that he completely regressed.
And I’ve decided….
I’m done holding on!!
Okay…hold your criticism until the end please.
Lil Mister is 2 years and 4 months old. He isn’t 4!!
We started early (before he was two) and he has had A LOT of changes in a short
amount of time. Lil Mister is very clever for his age and talks like he is much
older. He can communicate just fine. He tells me when he needs to poo and still
goes to the toilet for that.
BUT…he is still only two! He is not a full grown kid
yet. He plays to where he forgets the world exists. His whole life is revolved
around play! He plays to where he forgets about a toilet and his bladder is
just too small still.
I’m not a doctor but I’ll tell you what the changing
point was for me….
He used to be honest. When you’d ask him if he’d wet
his pants…he would tell you. Two nights ago…he lied.
His pants were clearly messed and he lied. He told us
no he didn’t pee-pee in his pants. This told me one very clear and unmistakable
fact…he was becoming embarrassed. He didn’t want to admit it!
Shit! We’d pushed to far for too long. What was I doing to him?
Shit! We’d pushed to far for too long. What was I doing to him?
So we made a decision…we’re putting him in pull-ups.
We spoke with the teacher. We will all still take him to the bathroom
regularly, but now we avoid the worry. He can be a little more confident and
when he is ready….
Well we figure he’ll tell us…again.
XOXxx
Shana Danae..
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