I was going to title this post wish me luck, but I think I'm a little past that. Yes I'm being very optimistic and hopefully rightly so. We have started potty training Megan. We began yesterday after church when the last diaper was gone from our house. She made it all day and through the night with no accidents. I was sure it was just a coincidence and that today would be a different story. I did all I could to prepare myself, I mean I'm no fool I've done this now 2 other times and know how hard it can be, but was determined to be as happy, patient, and understanding as possible with what I would face. Well, I'm thrilled to report Megan has been doing so good all day, though, a bit reluctant she is going and having NO accidents. I will spare you any details, but we have done it all...Hooray!
I have been wearing my heart of my sleeve all day, on a day that I already feel a bit overwhelmed with my feelings. I just can't imagine I will have no kids in diapers. It is something I have not known for 7 years, but have been dreaming about. Can you imagine, I'm sure some of you can, what it's like to buy and change diapers for 7 years? I just can't believe I'm here, in this place in my life. What a relief it is that I won't have to carry around diapers and wipes anymore, but oh how sad for what this really means. She is getting big, growing up, and although I'm ready for this, it does pull at my heart strings to know she is right on her way of not needing me anymore.
Oh how I would like to slow time just a bit.
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Congrats I'm so happy it's going well for you. Do you want to come potty train Kira ?
Cute picture Amy! I am so looking forward to that day and not ready for that day at the same time!
Ethan has been correcting his words (wemy is now emily and ee-ee is ethan...) and it is SO sad! Who will say all those cute baby things now?
sweet picture! i love that you captured that very proud smile!
it is a celebration and a sadness at the same time, isn't it?
That's amazing, congrats! I love the picture. Enjoy your new freedom and the all the money you'll be saving on diapers!
I loved the picture -- she looks quite pleased with herself!
We were without diapers for about a year and a half before PQ was born, and it was strange but even stranger to start changing them again. It's an unexpectedly bittersweet milestone, for sure!
will you come live with me and photograph my life and make potty training look as fun as that.
woo hoo. i always tell jeff as soon as my two are out of diapers, i will get a raise, as the it will add more money to my budget!
Darling photo. I have been toying around with the idea with Weston since he just had his 2nd birthday. Both my boys were potty trained at 2 and 3 months. No pressure right? My oldest daughter on the other hand was nearly 3. Decisions, decisions.
How old is Megan? I know what you mean about the diapers. I will soon be in that boat as well.
Best potty training picture ever!
We have been diaper free for almost 6 months now and it is a little weird to think of going back for a couple more years. Right now the thought of being sad over it is so foreign...but I am sure since it will be our last I will have those aching feelings of our baby growing up.
Congrats!
GOOD FOR MEGAN!!! well i guess even better for you!!! i am so glad to hear things are going well...
totally understand what you mean about slowing time down a bit, i feel that everyday... perhaps it is a reason why we both love photography.
Slowing time is one thing, but No Kid In Diapers!!! is another. beautiful. thing. I dream of the day. We just started working on Davyn.
The picture of her little legs hanging down is SO cute! Wow, I can't believe she is so big but I guess "3" is coming in just a couple of months! If I were you I think I'd be having a party, but I am not you... alas, I am still knee deep in the $%*#(! so I can't say what you should be feeling. I am sure it's a bundle of emotions- both joy and sadness. However, like you mentioned on one of your earlier blogs, I think you just have to plow ahead and be happy about what lies in store during the next 'phase' of your motherhood and not get caught up in what is gone. WOO HOO no more wasted money on diapers and wipes!
Ok, I know this is easier said than done. Ashley is getting so big lately and she is saying all those cute words, like Jenn mentioned. I am sure when the day comes that she is sitting on that potty, I will be feeling the same as you. So I am editing my comment to say- Have a good cry and get it all out.
Congratulations...I understand the bittersweet feelings, I know them all too well. I was discussing this with a friend the other day, and it all comes down to the fear of never experiencing those things again...the walk down the baby isle at the grocery store, the stroll through Babies R Us, no more dropped pacifiers, or baby food jars. I know I cried two months ago when I put the bottles away. I am probably not making you feel better, but know I understand, and like Robyn said, have a good cry...and then enjoy the next step!
It's great that she is doing so well and really getting the hang of being potty trained. I hope it continues to go smoothly.
You know, at 25 years old I still feel like I need my Mom. In different ways than when I was growing up...but nevertheless I always look forward to our phone conversations, emails and spending time together. She inspires me and always has. She makes me feel better about myself when I am being too harsh. She encourages me to follow my dreams. I think the beauty of motherhood is that you will always be needed by your children...it just evolves over time. I dare to say that there will never be a time in Megan's life that she won't need you in some way or another! I hope you can take comfort in that!
Even though I knew Dane probably wouldn't be the last, my emotions were mixed just like yours. I was sad to see the 'little' part go away. Especially the words like Jenn talked about.
Darling photo of her taking care of business. She is a doll!
The growing pains of motherhood . . . who thought we'd have mixed feelings about out of diapers?
Ah! Happy for you and jealous, that's what I felt. I really admire the positive attitude you're striving to have through this. I know there are lots of tricks to making this transition successful, but being patient is probably the most important. I hope this week continues as smoothly.
I went through these feelings twice. When we thought we were through having children, I was sad that it was over, the sign that toddler-hood as we knew it was gone. Then we had a "bonus baby", seven years after the last one. I went through all those feelings again, knowing this time that it was the last. Each milestone, I think, where has the time gone, and where was I when it was going? But still, time goes on, and these feelings go with them. Just keep enjoying every moment! Just like you do!
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