After months of putting it off, we finally started potty training. Quinn seemed ready back in April, but with the move we decided it wouldn't be the best time. Then I started working full-time and we put it off again. Finally, in August it was time to get serious. Although the first few days were rough (lots of accidents and yelling about not wanting to sit on the potty), we pushed through.
We decided not to do incentives and rewards and instead went with lots of praises and clapping, etc. So far, we are 3 weeks in and she is really doing great. She is using public bathrooms (portable potty seats are the best invention ever!), she has been going at school, and we have had multiple days with no accidents.
The best part of potty training came last week though. Every time she uses the potty, we tell her how proud we are. Well, last week we were at a restaurant and she went tot he bathroom with me. After I used the restroom, Quinn proceeded to clap and yell, "Mommy used the potty! So proud of you Mommy. Yay!" It was absolutely hilarious.
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