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| Layla's attitude about life - PRE potty training |
Factoid #1.
Yes, Layla is getting the hang of it. And yes, if we continued trudging we'd eventually succeed. Eventually.
Factoid #2.
We have been each other's worst enemy since I got the redonculous idea to force Layla into growing up before she was ready.
Factoid #3.
It's not worth losing my sanity, Layla's quality of life, and our friendship, just to save a few bucks a month.
I know we've crossed the potty training hump, HOWEVER, Layla and I are both miserable every minute of the day except when she's in a pull up. So it's time to swallow my pride and cut my losses. I've had an inkling since day one that I might be pushing this topic a little to hard. And last week when I had talked myself into calling it quits - I was totally relieved. But I ignored my first instincts and we pushed foreword. But I've come to my senses and now I'm going to follow my instincts. Life has been miserable and it's really not worth it. Layla will be happier, I'll be happier. So back to diapers it is. Go ahead and judge me. I failed. I quit. Whatever. I'm positive it will bring joy back to my life with my little girl- and that's more important than being the first mom on the block to potty train. Plus, after an intervention of sorts with some of my favorite people, it only validated my decision and reminded me that motherly instincts are worth following and pride is worth swallowing. Thank you ladies.
5 comments:
You win the Mom of the week award my sweet !!! Way to see the pleasure of a Mammas instinct in action. I judge you as awsome.
I did stop and go potty training with all my kids. It took awhile for us to be on the same page and really ready. If I found myself cursing under my breath after every accident then I knew it wasn't worth it.
It might happen later then you'd want it, but having it be easier and a happier time for both of you is worth it—at least in my opinion.
ahhh i of all people know the pains of potty training. you are awesome to stop and realize that it's not worth the fights and the heart ache to force it. i promise, it will happen when she's ready. no one else. jude was 3 1/2 when we finally got it down and i was so embarrassed to have my kid be so old. i wish i could go back and tell that girl that everything would work out and there is no shame in throwing the towel in when it's just not the right time. she will get it sooner than you think. btw, pretty sure i'm coming to utah in two days!! see you soon :)
xo.
Factoid #1: You did NOT fail...you are listening to your mommy instict and to your daughter. KUDDOS!!!
Factoid #2: You did NOT quit. You recognized the secret of timing. Timing is EVERYTHING in all aspects of life!
Factoid #3: There is NO judging on my part, or on the part of any of those who know and love you. The rest don't matter! ;)
Factoid #4: Your relationship with Layla is the most important. It is priceless! So what if she is diapers until she is 4...having a solid healthy happy mommy/daughter relationship will make up for any $ spent on diapers.
Factoid #5: You are an AMAZING LOVING DEVOTED Mom. We all learn as we go. Cut yourself some slack girl! :)) Cut yourself A TON of slack in fact!!! ♥
p.s. We started & stopped potty training because Reilly wasn't ready. A few months later Rei initiated 'pottying' and boy when Rei was ready she was READY! She had very few accidents and within weeks was dry through the night. There is NOTHING wrong with stopping...not quitting...and starting again!! :))
I miss you and you are an awesome mom (and writer) with such words of wisdom. Love you.
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