In his quest (really OUR quest) to become more comfortable using the potty, Miles certainly faces his greatest challenge at daycare. While we have him on a small training potty at home, his only option at daycare is a gargantuan “big boy” potty. When seated atop this behemoth, Miles understandably began shouting, “Fall! Fall!” Whether in or over the side, I can’t disagree with his assessment that a fall likely felt imminent.
But today there was much rejoicing as Jaclyn sent me a text message which read, “Miles peed on the potty at school”
I wondered why she didn’t share my elation at this news for a moment, then an additional text came through which read, “!!!” That was more like it!
The Perils (& Pride) of Paternity 