Saturday, August 10, 2013

Diapers, Beer, and Cigarettes

Understandably, my reading material has drastically changed these days from just a short three years ago. Before you would find on my nightstand (if I even had one) an alarm clock, a People magazine, and most likely a bag of Skittles/Nerds/Smarties. Now you will find an alarm clock, a bottle of Tums, and books entitled: What to Expect When You're Expecting, Healthy Sleep Habits Happy Child, and The Strong Willed Child. And the most recent to join the group Toilet Training in Less Than a Day.

I feel like I have become the person I rolled my eyes at when I was single. I remember thinking how ridiculous my friends sounded when all they talked about were babies, kids, pregnancy, delivery, nursing, potty training, pre-school, cloth diapers, etc. BORING! I'd jump at the chance to get away from this conversation to have a drink and a smoke instead.

But, alas, I understand now... these topics have become important to me too. And I still like beer and cigarettes.
 

But back to topic...

Constantine has absolutely no interest in the toilet... and nor do I for him. And with another one coming in less than 5 months I actually wouldn't mind having four in diapers. Call me crazy but I guess I figure changing diapers would be less stressful than teaching and monitoring a toddler's toilet use. Yep, Mother of the Year over here.
 
However, factor in all the obvious benefits of being potty trained I do realize that I need to get with the program.
 
I am just as stubborn as Constantine.... so, please wish us luck!

2 comments:

Erika said...

Maisie-

So funny! Love it. Cannot agree with you more on the entire post! I as well use to be annoyed! Ha!

Now on to potty training : we have found : 3 days. Lots of water. Then potty breaks , then blowing out a candle! Far better than treats! Also naked if all else fails! They will end up realizing how much better it is to stay dry than wet! But again we don't have carpet. So if you do minus the naked point! We are working on Adele too! Although I got 8 weeks left to figure out that one!

Best training!

Erika said...

Maisie-

So funny! Love it. Cannot agree with you more on the entire post! I as well use to be annoyed! Ha!

Now on to potty training : we have found : 3 days. Lots of water. Then potty breaks , then blowing out a candle! Far better than treats! Also naked if all else fails! They will end up realizing how much better it is to stay dry than wet! But again we don't have carpet. So if you do minus the naked point! We are working on Adele too! Although I got 8 weeks left to figure out that one!

Best training!