Sunday, July 6, 2008

Potty Training Videos Can Be Hazardous To Your Health!

In retrospect it was foolish of me to think that 1 or 2 weeks would be enought to potty train Noah. He really is very willing but he honestly just doesn't seem to get it. I'm going to make an appointment with a urologist on Monday to see if anything else is going on. We checked 4 potty DVDs out of the library and Noah has been watching one of them non-stop. The tunes are horrific and catchy. In church today I found myself singing "I'm a hottie for the potty" under my breath. Several people came up to me and asked how the training was going (word has gotten around). I appreciate the concern. Anyone who thinks potty-training shouldn't be a matter of prayer hasn't tried training Noah.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

that was a strange video--but it is true, what lengths we go to to get our kids to poop on the toilet... I feel your pain and frustration! good luck

Gwyneth Paltrow said...

You must read Potty Train Your Child in Just One Day: Proven Secrets of the Potty Pro by Teri Crane

Everyone is talking about throwing a "potty party" to potty train a child. I was so desperate, I was willing to do anything. Her book outlines 10 themed parties. What kid doesn't love to play and pretend? All my mommy friends have successfully potty trained their kids with her book too.

Honestly, when I first learned of this book, I thought NO WAY! Maybe this would work on a little girl, but NOT a BOSSY, 2-1/2 year old BOY. NO WAY! Guess what? It REALLY WORKED!!! Teri Crane SAVED MY SANITY!!! Her book was easy to read, funny and extremely helpful. I can't thank Teri enough. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to EVERY parent. It will save you much grief and frustration. Potty training shouldn't be difficult, we as parents make it difficult because we don't know what to do. Teri teaches you. Buy the book, it's the best money you will ever spend

Most amazingly, I had some questions, so I called the author, and she CALLED ME BACK!!

Gretchen said...

Ugh! I'm terrified to try with Edison! He's shown a little interest but I just can't bring myself to bite the bullet and DO it!

You are a Hottie - I don't know about the potty thing though! That is hilarious!

Darla said...

Good luck Ali! That little Noah..he's such a character! We love him and know he will do it eventually!
Love,
Darla