Game ON!

The time for Potty Training Boot Camp has arrived. Jeff is gone camping with the other boys (more on that later). The poop toys are purchased, the skittles are in place, the new big boy pants are waiting to be put on. When we wake up tomorrow, we are tossing the diapers and not looking back.

I have vague recollections of potty training my three other children. You would think I would be a pro. I have actually done research and even ordered a book off of amazon. I have consulted friends and therapists. I have read horror stories of parents trying to potty train their kids with Down Syndrome - disaster stories of confusion and kids being 6 and 7 before they are fully potty trained. And, honestly, that terrifies me.

But then I think, this kid can count to 20, knows alls sorts of stuff and is smart. I feel like if we don't put and end to the diapers NOW, that we are training him that it is OK to go in his pants. And that is certainly not an option.
This potty gig is important. You have to be potty trained to be in a regular education class. Diapers are un-cool. Crapping your pants is uncool and will not make you popular witht he chicks or other kids in your class. We have to get this thing under control! (Can you hear the pep-talk I have been giving myself?)

So, I did not want to make a weak effort at it. I waited till I was mentally and physically ready. The calendar is clear. I have 48 hours of one-on-one intensive, and will do what it takes past that. I had a conference call with Andrew's teacher today to discuss our transition into school plan. Basically, I am keeping him home on Monday and will call her and let her know how things go. I told her I am willing to come to school and help till we are sure he has it.

I am ready to go the distance on this thing.

It is the hill I am willing to die on at the moment.

If I disappear for a while, you know where I am.
In the bathroom with Andrew.

For my sweet prayer supporters, I do ask you to pray for us this weekend. Pray that Andrew gets it. Pray that I have patience. Pray I have success stories to share SOON.