Potty Training

Potty training in our house is at a stand still.  Nolan has showed some interest sporadically in the past, we had some brief success, and now he is completely boycotting the idea until "after Christmas time."  I don't want to push the matter because I'm afraid he will get really frustrated so I am being as patient as I can be but I am getting so sick of changing diapers for two and Nolan is only two months shy of turning three years old.  I'm hoping he stays true to his promise of trying the potty again "after Christmas time!"

We have tried all kinds of bribes and trickery and nothing is making this kid excited about the potty for more than 12 hours.  We decorated a "potty poster" together that he could put stickers on each time he used the potty.  Once he gets to the end, he is allowed to pick a bigger prize.  This was fun for 20 minutes.

We had ONE night where Nolan said that he needed to use the potty.  This was, or course, in the middle of dinner on a night that Eric was working.  I was in the middle of feeding Quinn was in her high chair but I didn't want to miss the opportunity.  So all three of us ventured to the bathroom.  I got Nolan situated, Quinn was pushed down the hall in her high chair and I continued to feed her green beans from the hallway all the while cheering Nolan on.  It took about a half an hour, three books, and Quinn had a full meal (plus seconds) but he finally pooped on the potty all by himself.  He was so proud and earned a Buzz Lightyear sticker and a sucker.  This was the end of the potty in our house :(  I thought for sure that all the excitement would really jumpstart potty training for Nolan but he was happy with once and done.  Ugh.  He may be wearing diapers to college and Quinn will probably still be wearing her Woombie to college as well ;)