Princess and the Potty

Around the time Eden turned 20 months, she started showing interest in the potty.  It started by her pointing to her diaper right after she had gone potty to tell us that she needed a diaper change.  It then escalated to her actually pointing to her diaper BEFORE going in her diaper and then pointing to the potty and saying "potty".  We were so surprised by this interest and initiative since this is such a different experience than what we had with Judah.  I wasn't sure what to do with this, so I would just take her to the potty when she indicated that she wanted to go, but we didn't do an official potty training. 

We recently noticed that she had become less interested in going on the potty and had reverted back to just going in her diaper.  I realized that her interest in the potty was diminishing, and I knew I needed to decide whether or not I wanted to officially tackle potty training her now (while there was some interest left) or to wait until she is older.  I decided to give it a go.  I know that she has the ability to do it, and she understands so much.  And, the idea of having two out of diapers before baby #3 comes would be sooooooo wonderful.  So, I'm motivated. :)

Well, we have been officially potty training her for about two weeks, and we are starting to see success.  The first week I was doubting whether I should stick with it or not since she is still so young, but I kept at it, and I am so glad that I did.  She now tells us most of the time if she has to go on the potty, although she still does have accidents (which I expect will happen for a while).  It seems that she is now getting the hang of it, and I am hoping that it only gets more and more consistent from here.  I can't believe my just-turned-21-month-old is on her way to being potty trained!

"Mom, look what I did!"

I feel like I need to explain these last couple pictures.  Yes, Eden is wearing boy undies.  These were Judah's first set of underwear (Thomas the Train), which shrunk and are now too small for him.  We started potty training her using these undies before I actually got to the store to buy her some girly ones.  Anyway, she asks for the "choo choo" undies now, so she still gets to wear them. :)  And, yes, Eden is wearing her brother's shoos.  She likes to wear them around the house...what can I say.