Friday, January 05, 2007

I just thought I’d share with you a small victory from our home. Though not earth shattering, and maybe a little too personal for a blog, it’s a big step for us. Are you ready? Parker is potty trained! Personally I’m quite proud and equally shocked. He only just turned 2 ½ and I’d always heard how much harder it is to train a boy. With that in mind, I hadn’t planned on even starting the process until he was at least three. Several weeks ago, however, he moved into a new Sunday school room, and the teacher there asked if we could put him in a pull-up since they don’t have a changing table. The next day we tried it out at home, he loved it, and basically potty-trained himself from that day forward. He’s now dry most every night, and I can even trust him to wear big boy undies when we go out! The only real drawback is that he’s the narrowest little guy ever and if his pants were falling down with a diaper to add bulk, just imagine what it’s like now! He still wears 6-12 month and 12-18 month clothing at 24 months old. Height-wise he’s normal, but he’s barely on the growth charts for weight – a combo that destines him to wear a tight-cinching belt with every outfit. I wish you could see him in his new get-up, but for propriety’s sake I will refrain. Just know that there’s nothing cuter than a tiny little boy in a white t-shirt and Mr. Incredible briefs!

7 comments:

clyde said...

and now you can help us with Claire! :)

Neil, Amy and The Girls said...

We would appreciate some help with Hillary Ashton too :o) Yea, Parker! What a big boy.

Rachel said...

Way to go Parker!!!

Heather said...

Impressive! That will really help out with the new one - who will be home soon...it just doesn't feel like it!

Dianna said...

We're working on training Anna - I forgot how hard it is! Great job Parker!!!

Tony & Kirsten said...

Woo-hoo! I so want to see that picture! I love little boys in underwear. (Oh! Only in a very safe way...)

Anonymous said...

It makes me smile just to think about it!! Take it from "Gaga"--he's the cutest little guy (oops--ONE of the two cutest little guys!) on earth!!!