My dearest Lily,
you just pooped in the tub
again.
it’s the third time now
maybe even the fourth
before you got in the tub, i sat you on the potty and asked you to do chi-chi and poopoo
you sat there for a while
when you were done you called me
you didn’t do anything in the potty
before you got in the tub, i reminded you to not poop in the tub and to call me if you needed to use the potty again
10 minutes after being in the tub, you called me
there you stood in the tub with poop floating around you
disgusting
gross
my least favorite part of motherhood so far
i don’t get it
you are so smart, you get things
i don’t understand why this is not registering
you have used the potty many times before
i hope you figure this out soon
i hope we can work it out
so, i’m thinking no more baths for a while
i’m sorry
i just can’t stand poop in the tub
i still love you though,
your mommy
Rachel
March 16, 2012 @ 9:58 pm
Oh, I’m sorry it’s been difficult. I’m wondering, does she get a really big reaction from you? Because sometimes they go for that attention, even if it’s negative attention.
Sheesh. That’s a toughy. It will get resolved, you’ll have an AHA! moment.
Or she’ll have an AHA! moment.
sponge baths can be lots of fun as well. Short and sweet sponge baths.
Don’t stress, this too shall pass and she’ll be pooping on the potty in no time.
Some kids son’t “get it” until they are 3 or 4. Totally, totally normal!!
Just be as patient and calm about these accidents as you can, don’t let her see your disgust.
That’s my unsolicited advice. 🙂
You’re a great and loving mom! Have a great weekend.
Claudia
March 17, 2012 @ 2:23 am
@Rachel,
thank you for the link. i just read some articles and it’s pretty much the same potty talk but always helpful i have realized that she is not ready so during the day when we are home, i don’t even mention the word potty anymore. but before she gets in the tub, since she has had accidents, i ask her to sit in the potty. i have shrugged most accidents off as accidents but when they are in the tub, i cannot lie and i definitely get completely grossed out and let her know it. my bad. i just can’t with poop! thank you again for all of your advice. it is always appreciated. 🙂 happy weekend!
Rachel
March 16, 2012 @ 10:30 pm
I just discovered this site today. I love it.
Maybe you can do a search for Potty Training and see what help there is.
http://www.ahaparenting.com/
Best of luck!