Potty Training Down The Drain

Who ever thought that potty training would be so hard? I know it's not nearly as hard on us as it is on poor Mattie. She is trying her hardest. She can go the hold day without having an accident, but she just can't get the pooping thing down. She is either scared to do it or just isn't ready to do it. It's hard not to get upset, but I have to remember how tough this has to be for Mattie. She is doing so well. Between my mom and I, we give her positive reinforcement on a daily basis, and every once in a while throw in a gift of two to let her know how proud of her we are. She will get the hang of it. She already knows how proud I am of her because every time she goes, she gets all excited and her eyes just about pop out of her head as she says "Mommy is so proud of you!"

So we will continue to be patient and supportive. She is so independent now, I have to remember that pretty soon I will wish that she was still in diapers, and more dependent on her mommy.