For one, Nur is a boy. And although there are many boys who are potty trained at or before the age of 2, Nur is no where near ready. Before potty training, usually comes the verbal ability to communicate the need to potty. Nur has about 5-10 words. He is very behind verbally, and I do think this will make him behind on potty training. I asked his pediatrician at his 2 year check up the appropriate age to start, and his response was anywhere from 2 to 3 and a half. Well, I'll make my goal getting Nur out of diapers before he's 4.
Then there is TT. She just turned 18 months, and yes, I've heard from my parents that was how old I was when potty trained, but to be honest, potty training is work, and you have to be consistent with it, and frankly, I'm lacking the energy right now to put in the effort, and, I just don't see what the hurry is. Let's fast forward to a couple of weeks ago. TT stripped down. . . completely naked. Then she walked into the kitchen, and pooped on the floor. T and I laughed hysterically while cleaning up the mess and watching TT run around saying, "uh oh." Yes. . . only a behavior her parents could love. :) But then a couple days later, TT takes her pants off again, and points to her diaper and says "poo poo." I check, and no poo poo, but I asked her if she wanted to sit on the toilet. She said yes. Well, really, she said, "Yesh." So, I pulled out her potty and she pooped on the toilet. What the heck? Ever since then, she'll pull down her pants and say "poo poo" but she's always already gone, so she is just telling me. She also pulled her pants down to go "pee pee." I put her on her toilet, and nothing. She then ran into her bedroom naket and peed on the floor. Hmm. . . Again, I'm not forcing this at all. I'm watching TT's cues and if she continues to show interest, I'll continue putting her on the potty.
6 comments:
That's awesome that they're learning this potty training stuff all on their own and you're not having to force it on them much less add more unnecessary pressure to yourself. I also think children have a way of telling you when they're ready for the next milestone and clearly your kiddos are preparing you for this potty training adventure.
That's awesome! I've heard pooping on the potty is usually the hardest part...your kiddos are so advanced :)
I think that you are absolutely doing the right thing. AS my kids approached age 3, I was a little more forceful with the training. Honestly, potty training is only work if they aren't ready. Two of my kids went from diapers to underwear literally overnight and had very rare accidents (we still diapered them at night and for naps until they were consistently dry - that really isn't anything that you can train). Good luck!
Having watched a few of my friends force the issue with horrendous results, a few let it go and not noticing signs, and some force it with fair results, I can say... It's completely up to you & your child. I would bet Scarlett will do it earlier since Khalil is there, and vice versa. That sibling influence is strong, but I'm a proponent of following their lead, unless they can't get into preschool or something unless they are. I theorize that C will do it early b/c she HATES to be wet/dirty!
Hmmm....what a great post. It does seem like S is expressing an interest with her words and actions. Maybe her behavior will also influence K. I think your attitute of not forcing it and just going with the flow is great. Heather
There is such pressure to potty train and I don't get it!! Do you sometimes think the grandparents in our lives are recalling memories incorrectly? Perhaps some revisionist history? :) I think you are so right that we just have to take cues from our kids. I have read if you push it on a kid too soon then it totally backfires! E tells me when he is going but I have asked him if he wants to go on the potty and he tells me no. I love the photos of them on the potty though. So cute!!
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