Potty Training: Day 1

Ok, so we have about 80 days left before the baby comes, and we have yet to accomplish the second goal on our "things-to-do-before baby comes" list, which is to get Jessica (daytime) potty trained. Sure, it would be nice to have her out of diapers at nighttime too, but let's be realistic --there's no way that's going to happen before May.

Prior to today, Jason and I have been "dabbling" in the potty training arena with Jessica by letting her sit on the potty before baths and whenever else she'd show any interst to do so. We've also had her in underwear/panties over the weekends (just for fun). I've been dragging my feet somewhat contemplating the difficulties I may run into trying to potty train during daycare hours. But, if we want to make this happen before baby #3 arrives, I have to be willing to give it a try...

Today was the first FULL day of hard-core potty training. The only times Jessica was in a diaper was during her nap and at bedtime. We made between 8 - 10 trips to the potty today; only 2 of those trips actually resulted in Jessica going to the bathroom (the other times she just sat (happily) on the potty without anything coming out).
Throughout the day, she had 6 accidents (5 pee, 1 poop).


I took these pictures of the kids this morning...



Jackson is so excited and proud of his little sister for learning how to go pee-pee and poopy on the potty!


Pretty panties? No. Super absorbent? Yes...


Sorry Jess, you can wear all the "girlie-looking" panties later once you've mastered this potty training business.


Here is a shot of Jessica going poop on the potty for the first time. Yipee!



Overall, Jessica did a fantastic job today. She was happy to hang out with all the boys today...in her underwear...all day long (no pants--just undies).
Not quite sure what that says about our daughter?