Potty tales...second child

Out with the diapers, in with the underpants. It's Matthew's turn to take a seat on the "big" boy potty! Although he has been using the potty for some time, he never really wore underpants outside of the house. However, we began on Monday.

Sam has been a huge incentive for Matthew to do his business on the potty instead of in his stinky diaper. He's had a few accidents...a few dramatic runs, but overall he is doing great. You see, when Sam was ready to use the potty, he just did it. Never has he had an accident. So, he set the bar pretty darn high for his brother. Sam was also a little over 3 when he started, so, hats off to Matthew for trying!

However, I must say, going to Target with Matthew wasn't as easy at it used to be. We visited the bathroom twice while there....and we were only there for 20 minutes. We visited the shopping malls bathroom 3 times while there for about 15 minutes and had a few scares while driving in the car. However, every time I asked him and he said he had to go, he did. So, GOOD JOB MATTHEW!!!

A little too much information about Matthew, however, I document for myself...poop.

Matthew is a habitual pooper. He goes the same time, every morning. And he has for almost 2 years now! It's been 3 days since his pooper has worked...because he is scared to go in the potty. So, I caved in...as his tummy was bubbling out hard as a rock. I let him poop in his diaper and let me tell you...it was the larges poop I have ever seen from a almost 3 year old. He felt so much better. I do remember doing this with Sam for some time, so, we're getting there.

Matthew has also mastered doing the potty dance, however, refuses to believe that he has to go potty. Today he told me that it is a "pretend" dance and he really is just doing it because he wants to! Is he 2 or what?

Also, a much needed documentation...only diapers for bed time. Not nap time...because according to Matthew, bed time is NOT nap time. So, for what it's worth....his bed has stayed dry! Thankfully because technically it is gaga and papa's bed :).

So, from the potty deck, Matthew is on the road to being a big boy! Hip Hip Hooray for him!

And what is a potty post without both boys getting fame to a picture!