This post mentions potty training. There aren't many details, but I wanted to warn you. It is a pretty funny story that illustrates how smart our little girl is, but if bathroom talk makes you uncomfortable, then don't read.
Gemma is working hard at potty training. She is doing so well! Everyone else is helping too by encouraging and celebrating with her success. There have been a number of dance party celebrations in our living room to celebrate her success.
Briefly, every time she has a success, she is rewarded with praise and a small treat.
She quickly mastered the pee portion and has been dry since the end of May. We quit "treating" her for the pee as it wasn't needed.
The other part (poop), has been harder until this week. Suddenly something has clicked and we are having more success. Not tally there, but so so close (I will write another post soon about this. I have many feelings.).
Treats are very much used when she manages to accomplish poop on the potty.
Friday night at dinner, Gemma picked at her food. She didn't eat much, which has become a trend for her lately. William and Amelia finished well before her and had a small treat before leaving the table.
Gemma saw their treats and asked for hers. I reminded her that she needed to eat her healthy fruit and vegetable before she could have a treat. She surveyed her plate and then announced she needed to go potty.
As I was helping her in the bathroom, she matter of factly said, "if I make poop, then I can have a treat."
So, our little smartie figured out that she didn't need to eat her dinner to get a treat.
3 years old and already working the system.
** she did poop. And I did give her a treat. I knew you would want to know that. I am so ready to be done with diapers.
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