Comments on Keeping Up with the Cases: Why I Do the Things I Do

Gosh- I say that to myself all of the time. yes, ...

2009-11-16T15:09:03.243-06:00

Gosh- I say that to myself all of the time. yes, every child will eventually potty train.

Don't give up! Its harder on them to just kee...

2009-11-16T14:42:30.211-06:00

Don't give up! Its harder on them to just keep starting and stopping. Sam was totally potty trained a little after his 3rd birthday. I think the key to naps and overnights with us was we put his cotton underpants on beneath his training pants. Training pants are no different than diapers, they don't really notice they are wet or getting wet, especially at night. You however are their mom and you totally know best.

We're going hardcore with Elijah after the bab...

2009-11-16T13:35:51.149-06:00

We're going hardcore with Elijah after the baby is born. He is showing all the signs of readiness, but can't figure out how to make it come out on the potty. Kylee's been potty-trained for almost a year, and she still isn't at night though. I will just warn you of that. We have taken away drinks after a certain time and it still didn't work. She just sleeps right through it, but I've heard that some kids are 4 or 5 before they start going all night. I can't wai tfor that!

Elijah likes to line things up and stack them too. Kylee never did that. I don't know if it's a boy thing or if Elijah is going to be my type A child. I think it's so cute to see all his cars and dinosaurs lined up. The day after Nick put our Christmas tree together (yes, it's up with lights, but no decorations yet), Elijah lined all his dinosaurs under the tree. So cute!

Oh, and as soon as we have an induction date, I will let you know. I think we are keeping it a secret from everyone else though.

After stopping and starting way too many times for...

2009-11-16T11:25:51.697-06:00

After stopping and starting way too many times for my sanity I decided to take the advice of a good friend who has 5 children. She said she didn't start hardcore training till they were 3, whether boy or girl, and that was the key to quick success. My oldest is potty trained completely now that he is 4 and really didn't desire to do it before he was 3 so I think she is on to something. I am trying to be patient for a few more months with my daughter. :)

Just to pipe in my two cents (b/c I have many chil...

2009-11-16T09:28:25.235-06:00

Just to pipe in my two cents (b/c I have many children and SO much experience), maybe it's okay that B and J aren't at the same place... twins, yes, but maybe at different stages of development? B could just be a week or two behind J on this. Maybe it will be easier for B once J is all trained; B may see him setting the example and having a good time and will follow suit eventually. Just a thought! Still, in all this, good luck.

Christine, This is your mother-in-law and I have...

2009-11-16T09:09:20.706-06:00

Christine,

This is your mother-in-law and I have to let you know that I REALLY think according to what you just posted that Baylor is NOT ready to be potty-trained.

Just my opinion and I'm not an expert. Please consult one. I can't bear the thought of Baylor holding his bladder for hours at a time. That's agony.

Please try again later. Jack might be ready, but obviously Baylor isn't.