Cady's last day of school AND Potty Training!

Cady's last day of Mother's Morning Out (or "school" as we call it) was last Thursday and what a fun day she had!  I dropped her off at 8:30 and went back around 11 so I could participate in some of the fun with her.  They had everything from a bounce house, bubble blowing, sidewalk chalk and a pizza party.  The highlight, however, was when all the kids were on the playground and the icecream truck showed up and they were able to pick anything they wanted from the icecream truck.  The kids went NUTS and it was precious!  We have been so blessed by Trinity United Methodist MMO and her teachers.  Cadence has learned so much and has really enjoyed her time there.  She will be going back next year two days a week, and we will definitely miss everyone this summer.  Here are some pictures from her last day. 

                                                           
                                                               Cady and her bff, Sophie

                                                 
                                                  Cadence and her teacher, Miss Melissa



Cady and her other teacher, Miss Elaine.

Now on to potty training...

I have tried a few different times to potty train Cady and she has had no interest.  She has preferred her diapers and just did NOT want to sit on the potty.  Well, I've finally gotten to the point where I am desperate for her to be trained so that I won't have two in diapers.  :)  I thought I'd give it one more shot before waiting awhile again.  My good friend, Krista (Sophie's mom) told me about this 3 Day Potty Training Method and really encouraged me to try it.  I was hopeful, but to be honest I just didn't see how Cadence would do it.  The key to the whole thing is to have the child throw away all of the diapers (yikes!) and let them nap in panties and sleep during the night in panties.  Um, my first thought was, "ARE YOU FREAKIN' CRAZY?!"  However, I read over the guidelines and how successful this method really is and I began our training on Monday.  The lady who invented this method says that for 3 straight days, the parent is to stay right by the child's side and remind them to "Tell mommy when you need to go pee pee or poo poo."  She says to NOT ask the child if they need to go.  Leave it in the child's hands and let them have the say.  So, for three straight days I have been Cady's shadow.  She has ROCKED it!  Now, I am sure she will have accidents and that is fine.  But, the fact that she actually goes on the potty and slept until 9:15 AM THIS MORNING WITHOUT WETTING THE BED is a miracle!  I am a believer!  :)  I truly think the main key is to let the child throw the diapers away so there is no crutch to fall back on.  Monday morning I knew she needed to pee and she began to ask me for her diaper.  She cried for the diaper (the author says this will probably happen) and I just had to remind her that they were all gone and all we had were panties.  That did the trick-she ran to the bathroom and sat on the potty.  I can't say enough about this method and how great it is!  Again, we are by no means out of the woods because it's only been 3 1/2 days.  However, I am SO proud of Cadence and she is truly a big girl!  Yay for potty training in 3 days!!