"guess I really wasn't that crazy"

Maximillian Thanksamillion.
Click on chart to see Buck's progress after 3 days.


Day 5...right? It's starting to blend into one long day, of course.

Yesterday was just about as close to a 10/10 day that I could ask for (NEASWAP). Consistently asking to go pee & poop. No accidents. I decided to venture out into the "real world" and use THE CAR. I was quite a sight running all over the house trying to find extra underwear and clothes and a large towel in case Buck had an accident on the car seat. I was pushing him to go before we left - no interest. He tried a few times, but the stuff just wasn't there. I think I am rubbing Buck's nerves raw with the asking. I can feel him thinking, "Just let it go already, Mom! I'll tell you when I have to go!"

We finally made it into the car and I kept looking back at him for signs that he had to go. I even called RKZ at work so that he could tell me to chill out (He did). Our first stop? Toys-R-Us. They have these great padded toilet seat covers with LARGE pee guards. Turns out our child-sized potty is just a little too small to keep Buck's pee contained. We need a "man's potty, baby!" So, we made it T-R-Us and found the seat selection - Buck chose the Cars-themed seat with roads all over it and two nice little handles. I instantly decided we needed to break in the seat and rushed Buck to the nearest potty.

He refused to go.

I told him that he could get a toy if he would try. I am the world's worst "bribery oriented" mom. In 30 years, my son will be asking his wife for a kiss for each time he pees. I apologize Buck's future wife. I take full responsibility and if you have future kids, you'll totally understand.

After the bribe, Buck tried. No pee, but he did get a nice Diego helicopter. Everybody wins. We also bought about $100 worth of potty training accessories. Note to self: stop shopping for soap at Toys-R-Us (never will again, I promise! I just could go to Wal-Mart with my barely trained boy!)

Our second stop of the day was the grocery store to buy a loaf of bread for our lunch date. Made Buck use the potty there as well - still no pee (and no bribe this time).

Third stop was Charlie's house where Keaton and a new friend, Olivia, were also playing. Thankfully, everyone there uses the potty and Buck FINALLY went on Charlie's "throne" potty. YEAH! This last pee earned Buck his coveted remote control car (more bribes, I see the pattern). He was very excited, but more excited to be with people his own age. I was excited to be at someone else's house and to have someone else make lunch. Less stress for me but probably more for Rachel. The kids had a great time and Buck didn't get hit this trip although I can't say that for everyone. Buck did try to wake up all of the young babies by banging a drum for about 10 minutes before we could stop him (Time Outs - R - Us).

This play date ended with my putting a pull-up on Buck so that he could fall asleep on the way home. Pull-up = WAY LESS STRESS for Mommy. Buck did fall asleep and we were able to rest for about 3 hours. I love that Buck still naps. Was able to call some old friends and put batteries in everything. RKZ actually came home before Buck woke up (good times, Fridays).

And last night was DATE NIGHT! The only person I felt truly sorry for was Amber, our babysitter. We love Amber. She actually has a full-time job but still sits for us because she loves Buck and he is in love with her. But, as I walked this 21 (22?) year old around the house and explained that she'd have to take the potty on a walk to the playground, I thought she was going to quit right there. Nothing like explaining that a grown person must wipe someone's rear. She had a great attitude, though. And I guess she did take a walk with Buck AND Max. She painted a pretty great picture of Max running all over the place and wrapping up Buck and the potty in his leash. (She took Buck and the potty in the wagon). Very funny image to me.

This morning is all housework and spring cleaning in the 70 degree weather. Yum!