A Puddle of Goo and Potty Training
9 and 3 years old. So far, the parents know interesting stuff, so there’s some amount of listening going on.
FavoriteSon is GREAT one day . . . a big puddle of goo the next. One day, he’s capable of normal conversation when things don’t go his way . . . other days, he just . . . makes this noise. It appears the goal is “crying” but he’s just not that convincing. Especially when he can stop on a dime and ask for something in a normal tone of voice. Impressive, but we don’t fall for it. Bummer for him.
Actually, FavoriteSon is showing more signs of developing character (good character) every day. He’s nice to his sister (most of the time) and much more patient.
PinkGirl, on the other hand. . . not so patient, and while she’s definitely developing character, we’re not so sure which character. Today she’s . . . hmmmmm, today, she was Cinderella, Pocahantas, Little Red Riding Hood and Mary Poppins. She can change identity within seconds. Of course, she can change YOUR identity in seconds as well.
Today was a BIG day. For months, mommy and daddy have asked PinkGirl if she would like to try “stinky in the potty.” Tonight, she went into the bathroom and went stinky all by herself. She also had a dry diaper this morning, so she’ll be sleeping in big girl panties tonight! No diaper for bed! Two major accomplishments in one day!
PinkGirlisms: “I’m Mary Poppins, but my “nick knock” name is PinkGirl” Who knew?
PinkGirl’s latest thing: When she wants to do something (or get something), she raises her eyebrows as if the coolest idea is coming along. Then she asks for what she wants and follows up with the reasoning, ” for safety.”
