Ben's Big Day

I have been changing diapers for 17 years! I have had my fill of wiping butts for my life time. I have been brain washing Benjamin since he turned 2 that when he turns "3" he will be a big boy and he will then start using the big potty to "pee and poo." He would always scream at me "NO! SCARY POTTY! ME NOT DO IT!"

I would let him think that for the time being and at the next diaper change gently remind him that when he turns "3" that he will be a big boy and then he would use the potty like...(who ever)...then he would say "mmmm, nope...me small now...no potty!"

Yesterday the "big day" finally came; he turned "3"!!!! I could not wait to get started on this final phase of babyhood! I tried like everything to get him to put those "big boy" underpants on but he just wouldn't do it! So, with a patient yet sister smile I think to myself "be patient you'll have your chance tomorrow." BUT I WANT HIM TO DO IT NOW! Doesn't he know how long I have waited for this day? WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIM? My response..."OK sweetie, you can wear them in the morning." He ignored me and jumped off the bed and out the door he went.

Well today day went great! Benjamin did not want to do it at first, but then he did. By the looks of how the day went as far as times gone in the potty vs. times it ran down his leg, it looks like the day was bad, (in fact he didn't make it the potty once) but I've learned I have to count the little victories with Ben; like, he at least put the underpants on and didn't scream about them all day!

This kind of patients only comes with having more than one or two children I think. I would have NEVER let Danielle or Dillon get away with the things I let Benjamin get away with!

I can't wait until tomorrow!!!!