Year 2, Day 313

I don't think it's a stretch to call this the hardest day of parenting either of us has experienced so far. With Miles growing increasingly comfortable with sitting on the potty, we moved to phase two today -- putting him back in pants. Not only did we start today off like this, but Jaclyn informed … Continue reading Year 2, Day 313 →

Year 2, Day 312

Two days in, and I think we're ready to maybe hold off on the night-time potty training for now. We've been diligent (me in the early hours and Jaclyn in the middle of the night) about checking in on Miles periodically, entering his room, lifting him out of bed and setting him, under the groggiest … Continue reading Year 2, Day 312 →

Year 2, Day 311

Miles's trial-by-potty continued today, and while the triumphs of Day 1 were not diminished, he did appear to be much less willing to go to pee or poop at all. That isn't to say that Miles wasn't trying. He sat on the potty virtually every time he was prompted, merrily collecting a sticker after each … Continue reading Year 2, Day 311 →

Year 2, Day 310: New Year, New Pee

New Year's Day is famously a holiday centered on bold (possibly unrealistic) promises and embarrassing bathroom situations (well, New Year's Eve is, at least). We're taking care of making Miles's resolution for him this year, and as it happens, it will likely also lead to some toilet-related mishaps. Yes, with the holiday season behind us … Continue reading Year 2, Day 310: New Year, New Pee →

Year 2, Day 309

Miles has no idea what's ahead for him. Tomorrow...his training begins.

Year 2, Day 198

Jaclyn and I made a pact last month that, following our trip to Denver, we would embark on the journey to Miles's next milestone. And, as the dust has settled from the last couple weekends, our attention has at last turned to this next big undertaking: potty training. The first step was finding the perfect … Continue reading Year 2, Day 198 →