I realize that I post about things and problems I'm having and then I never give an update. So here are updates on Tysons football extravaganza and Tess' potty training adventures.
Tyson and football - not a good match. By the end of the second week I thought he was going to make it. He was starting to have fun and even referred to himself as a "football player". But then the 3rd week of practice happened and he got his official position - Tight End. I thought that sounded good, but I forgot about a MAJOR problem - Tyson hates to tackle or be tackled. That is a major problem when you're playing TACKLE FOOTBALL!! So by the middle of that week, he wanted to quit again. After many phone calls to family (since it took a while to get in touch with Ron) I was starting to cave on the letting him quit issue. Mostly because its really hard to drag an 11 year old boy into a car kicking and screaming. So, when I finally talked to Ron we agreed that he gave it a try and he could quit, with certain stipulations. Tyson was allowed to quit if he spoke to his coach in person and told him why he was quiting and if he repayed us for some of the cost of his equipment. So there you go, he got to quit. I still have mixed feelings about the whole thing, but its over and done now; another learning experience. He is playing soccer this fall and is participating in a Boy Scout Troop.
Tess and potty training - ughhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! I think we are quiting again. I definitely tried harder this time, but she just couldn't care less. The only success she had was when she was sitting on the potty in front of the t.v. and she just happened to pee. She didn't even notice that she had even done it. So, I guess she isn't quite ready yet. I know she has the bladder control, so that won't be an issue. I just need to wait until her diapers bother her and she actually wants to use the potty. I think I'll still have her use the bathroom before baths and at bedtime. Several people have told me to not stress about it and just let her take her time. I just worry that I'm being lazy by not potty training her yet. I guess she isn't 3 for another 2 1/2 months. I can stress about it then.
So there you go, you're updated on all our drama.
4 comments:
well, nani turns 3 next month and we've been pushing the potty training because we were tired of changing her smelly diapers. i had about 3 attempts(3 weeks ago) and then finally thought...it's not going to work. let her do it on her own. then wouldn't you know it, the very next day after i quit pushing, she went on her own! she's been using the toilet for 3 weeks now and it's fabulous:) of course she's had some accidents but who cares...she's potty trained! and i'm elated and you will be too grace when emma is ready:) best wishes!
Ya, just let her take her time. One day she might just wake up, announce she wants to use the potty, and then never go back. You just never know.
I'm in the same boat. I totally thought Megan would be potty trained by now because of all the interest she displayed last spring when I was finally potty-training Mason. But she prefers diapers. When she gets dressed in the morning, I pull out panties, and she pulls out a diaper. She uses the potty sometimes, and she wets her diaper sometimes. I figure it will come when she's ready. I can't force her to potty train. This philosophy is much easier than stressing about it. Now, let's see how I am next summer when she has to be potty-trained in order to attend pre-school! ;-)
Oh, and I think you guys did a great job with Tyson. You gave him the responsibility of telling his coach personally, and paying you back for expenses incurred. You are wise parents.
It sounds like you're familiar with Love and Logic. We're in the middle of retaking that course. Our kids think we're bad parents because we're taking parenting classes. We said it's not because we're bad parents, but because they didn't come with instruction manuals! Fun times, being a parent and trying to figure this all out.
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