Potty Time!

I can hardly believe it but yes... Gavin is "supposedly" old enough now to begin potty training. I know some of you will tell me it's too early but I am determined to at least give it a try. The Baby Whisperer says that the AAP did a survey in 1957 and at that point in time 95% of all 18 month-olds were potty trained. Really??? Of course this was back before disposable diapers. So I decided to do some research. Apparently, kids who use cloth diapers are potty trained significantly sooner than those in disposables. So that got me thinking. Should I switch to cloth at this point and see if he potty trains? My friend Kris in Alaska has been a great help. Her son Will is one month older than Gavin and is nearly done with his potty training. Kris has been using cloth diapers since he was born. She likes BumGenious and Fuzzibuns. At first I thought she was crazy but after being "enlightened" with information from her, I think I just might try it with the next baby. Next baby??? No.. there isn't a "next baby" but hopefully there will be some day down the road.

So what am I doing to potty train? To begin with, he's been watching his Elmo Potty Time DVD everyday. This week I have asked him if he wants to use the potty about every 15 minutes. He usually says "yes" but has been unsuccessful in accomplishing anything as of yet. He sure thinks it's fun though. I have a tiny little book that he reads while on the seat. He also has a couple of toys to keep him occupied. Earlier this week I ordered a training pant called Kushies. They are flannel on the inside with a liner but the outside is poly so they don't soak through. They just arrived today and when I sat down with Gavin to discuss what they were he could hardly wait to put them on. After getting the first pair on he ran around the house in glee. He would stop, look down at his underpants and then squeal in delight and start running again. Then he put the second pair on top of the first. Overly excited I say! We will see how the next few days go. It's Friday and at least Chad will be home all weekend to help. I feel like I'm living in the bathroom the past day or so...

Yesterday I stopped by to bring Kim (Scott)Cornwell and her husband Jason dinner. Of course all that is just a ploy to see the new baby. Kim and Jason welcomed Kennedy into their lives on July 15. She is adorable and perfect in every way. She has so much hair! I told Kim that it will be a lot more fun to have hair like that on a girl then it was on Gavin! Poor Gavin just looked like Donald Trump. At least Kennedy will get to put some pretty bows in all that dark hair.