The first step

So the moms reading this blog are going to think we're crazy, and Trey's doctor would probably have us shot. The information sheets we get at every appointment say "delay potty training until at least age 2". But we bought a potty.

I know what you're thinking - Trey turns 20 months next week. It's way too early, especially for a boy. But I guess we figured it couldn't hurt. For the last month or so, Trey has been telling us right before he would go #2, and sometimes for #1 also.

I'll be the first to admit I've not read the first potty training book or article. The main thing I have been hearing from everywhere is that he has to be "ready". Maybe he's not ready, but surely identifying urges is a good start.

So anyway, Trey has been introduced to his own potty, and we're working on association right now. Yesterday he said the word for #2 and got that look on his face, so I took him and set him fully clothed on his potty, and he did his business there.

I have determined not to pressure him at all - Trey has always done things on his own time anyway. Plus this is one of those things I could so easily get stressed out about. So we're starting early and taking it slow.

I won't pretend the long road ahead is easy. Overnights will be a bear. It is an extremely rare morning that Trey does not wake up soaked through his pajamas and sheet. He's a wetter.

Please, please, please feel free to offer advice. I guess I should read some books.