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gretsch - 2005-03-24 10:40:00
1st! Go Andrew!
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Barb - 2005-03-24 10:40:14
Me first?
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Barb - 2005-03-24 10:41:43
Not sure if this is working, but throw some cheerios in the toilet and tell him to aim at them! I heard about this trick and it sounds like fun! It just might do the trick!
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Barb - 2005-03-24 10:41:55
Not sure if this is working, but throw some cheerios in the toilet and tell him to aim at them! I heard about this trick and it sounds like fun! It just might do the trick!
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c - 2005-03-24 10:48:58
Take him outside and show him a tree. It really works!
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Laura - 2005-03-24 10:50:31
My son didn't potty train til he was a few months shy of five. FIVE. He did have some chronic constipation issues, but once those were long over and solved, it was all mental. I finally did the thing they tell you not to do, and I said (oh my shame) "If you mess up those pants, I am going to beat the crap out of you." A few minutes later, his sweet little voice sang out "Mom! I pooped!" I stomped in to find him so I could carry out my long-awaited abuse, and he was sitting on the potty, smiling sweetly and proudly. And he worked just fine ever after. So yeah, 4 is about time to get it done. I'm wid ya.
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Erika - 2005-03-24 10:52:58
It's all about bribery at that age. Money, chocolate, anything. Luckily at Peyton's daycare they are taking each child indivdually and working with them for two weeks for this whole potty training thing. I can't wait for Peyton's turn. I'm suprised they don't do more at Andrew's school.
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Erika - 2005-03-24 10:53:05
It's all about bribery at that age. Money, chocolate, anything. Luckily at Peyton's daycare they are taking each child indivdually and working with them for two weeks for this whole potty training thing. I can't wait for Peyton's turn. I'm suprised they don't do more at Andrew's school.
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Elle - 2005-03-24 11:06:19
Poor guy. I know you probably have, but make sure you take him to the doctor and rule out any physical problems first. Then try bribery.
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Onyx - 2005-03-24 11:07:20
I say let him keep'em on. I mean someday he's just gonna go back to wearing them anyway. Don't teach him to succumb to pee pressure, um...peer pressure.
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Bing - 2005-03-24 11:07:36
too bad you don't work at the House of Piss anymore. 'cause being in the medical industry you probably could have snagged a catheter somewheres. Told him if he doesn't pee you'd have to take him to the Dr. to have the catheter inserted in his schwongo, and while they're at it, the Dr. is going to put horse suppositories up his ass to make him poop too. There's a reason for the phrase, "scared the shit outta him"
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witch - 2005-03-24 11:08:29
Is Andrew standing or sitting on the toilet? Sometimes kids have a hard time standing to pee at first. I know all my brothers had to learn to sit and pee, and then when they were a little older, they learned how to aim. Good luck! Toilet training can be so hard! ~Bless~
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BigPimpinMBA - 2005-03-24 11:21:29
Potty training licks monkey taint. We've got the pissing mostly down, but dropping a deuce is consistenly a problem. Especially in big boy pants, which don't contain the way that Pampers do. Blech.
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vitamin c - 2005-03-24 11:29:23
We had to tell our dearest son that they no longer made pull ups anymore. He had one pull up that he wore for a week without peeing in it because he wanted to save it since it was the last one in the entire world. You will just have to keep him away from any store that sells diapers for the next month or so!!!!!
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Andy - 2005-03-24 11:31:46
"...But only babies wear diapers." And Grandma too. Hope yuo rifled through your bosses drawers and medicince cabinet when you were there.
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Nicole - 2005-03-24 11:50:03
It's a boy thing. I had the same issue with my son. Bribery is totally the way to go. Find something that he loves, and offer it to him each time he goes. My son loves matchbox cars, so we bought a bunch of them. Each time he went potty he got to pick one. Within a week or so, he was going all the time. Oh, and my son STILL won't poop at daycare. I don't know what the deal with that is. I guess he doesn't want his teacher wiping his ass! good luck!
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Kitty - 2005-03-24 12:14:26
I'm so glad I don't have kids!
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Joy - 2005-03-24 13:16:02
Try the Magic Penis trick. We all know the magic inherent in a penis. Bribery, cheerios, threats etc didn't work for my boys but magic did. I made up this aesome story about their penis is really a magic wand. To prove to them that their wand was indeed magic I told them they could change colors in a tiolet bowl with it. Prior to telling the story I placed a few drops of blue food coloring in the bowl and told them they could turn it green with when they peed with their magic wand. Of course, after they mastered that they wanted to know what other magic their penis could perform. Whereupon I sent them to daddy for further instruction. My boys are now 25, 20, and 19 and all have dry pants and very happy girlfriends.
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French Academy of Sciences - 2005-03-24 13:54:56
"My boys are now 25, 20, and 19 and all have dry pants and very happy girlfriends." You must be talking centimeters, that works out to about 10", and a pair of 8"-ers to keep the g/fs happy.
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biodtl - 2005-03-24 14:35:11
Mine was 4+ when he finally went. Like Andrew, he had the control, but it was a power struggle - he just did not want to go on the potty. We tried the begging, pleading, yelling, cajoling, bribing, rewarding and everything else. And when did he finally do it? When he damned well decided he felt like it. Not a second sooner. It's frustrating, but it'll pass.
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fifi - 2005-03-24 15:15:21
Can you buy a little plastic child-size seat that fits inside the adult toilet seat? Sitting down to pee is best for starters.( Maybe he is afraid that he will fall down the toilet, if he is a small child.) Also, has he got any friends who are potty trained? How about arranging a sleepover at friend's house, he may opt to copy his friend. But make a nappy available since he needs it to last through the night. The more pressure you put on him, the more you are likely to give him a complex. Or are you just f****ing with your readers' heads, UB?
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fifi - 2005-03-24 15:18:10
Sorry, that's f ***ing , got carried away with my asterisks.
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Joy - 2005-03-24 16:50:57
That would be about right, French Academy of Sciences -
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Pat Megroin - 2005-03-24 16:58:58
http://www.puppetryofthepenis.com/
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cosmic - 2005-03-24 17:06:51
Good for you trying to help! My son wouldn't train at first. What worked for us was a "Dad and Jeff time" I bought a little step stool for Jeff and he went in with Dad every time dad went in. No, hubby wasn't weird. He needs to see you pee. Then he will make the connection. Simply telling him to do it isn't enough. He finally decided he wanted to make bubbles in the water like Daddy.
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artgnome - 2005-03-24 17:56:02
my boy was almost five as well. the toilet seat add on to make it smaller for him and he sat to pee. the toddler time is the worst faze of parenting, if you ask me, but of course my boy is not a teen yet, either. but once you get past the hurdles of toddlerhood, you really start to enjoy your kids then.
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Kat - 2005-03-24 18:14:22
We had success with the Treasure Box system. Get a large Rubbermaid container or something similar with a lid and fill it with fun little toys, books and goodies. Each time he goes (or even puts in a good try) reward him with a trip to the Treasure Box to pick out the toy of his desire. Keep the box within view but out of reach to keep him curious about the treasures inside. He should be potty trained in a week.
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Jenni - 2005-03-24 19:11:39
Hilarious as usual....good luck with the potty training! I can't remember how I trained my twin boys because we are on to bigger issues. They are almost 11 and have discovered dirty magazines....good luck with that too!
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BunnyGirl - 2005-03-24 19:52:42
Sounds like someone has some performance anxiety!
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Maggie - 2005-03-24 22:14:28
I've babysat these three kids for five years, aged one, three and five. The cheerio trick that Barb mentioned is what potty trained both boys, works well ;)
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Squeakzilla - 2005-03-25 01:02:31
Make sure the bathroom is warm. If there's a draft or if it's a tad bit chilly...
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Erin - 2005-03-25 02:23:22
He's four and not yet potty trained?? He's two years a bit late. My little girl is 2, and been potty trained for about 6 months now, she even goes on her own without mummy anymore... I think you've left it a bit late to potty train him... It gets harder as they get older...
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Holy Balls - 2005-03-25 04:56:44
Well, I hope Erin's set a good example for all of you late-potty-training- bastards. You should strive to be more like Erin with her super-parenting skills. Recognize.
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mskommunik8 - 2005-03-25 05:37:39
I'm currently potty training my 3-year-old, and it's going well. I tried when she was younger, but she lost interest and didn't understand as much. Now it is easier, because I can communicate with her better. I think it goes faster when they are older. Using candy as a reward has worked like a charm as well.
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Mariah - 2005-03-25 08:35:08
I do realize some children can potty train successfully at a young age, but it's not typical, and shouldn't be expected. Most children's bladders aren't mature enough until they are over 2 years old. So, while potty training them at 18 months might work, and might seem like a great idea because you want them out of diapers, etc., it also might bring a whole lot of frustration AND, I disagree that the older they get the harder it gets. Not true. I run a home daycare, and when parents try to force their children to potty train younger it's a lot harder than waiting until they show signs that they are ready. UB - It sounds like Andrew's ready, but it will still probably take him a few tries before he will successfully pee - the best advice I can give is be as patient as possible :) Good luck!
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Sandra - 2005-03-25 09:24:23
Have you thought about having him sit? It worked for my little brother, who was slightly older than Andrew when he finally did it.
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Emily - 2005-03-25 13:31:03
I teach three year olds at a daycare...and have probaby potty trained at least ten to fifteen kids...and it truly is all about bribery AND consistency. Stickers, I find, are great rewards for going potty. Talk to his teachers about starting to take him to the bathroom when the other boys go...he may start wanting to model their behavior. Also ask them to let him try...kids Andrew's age thrive on consistency, so if he starts going at school, he'll probably want to at home. Good Luck!
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Emily - 2005-03-25 13:32:38
I teach three year olds at a daycare...and have probaby potty trained at least ten to fifteen kids...and it truly is all about bribery AND consistency. Stickers, I find, are great rewards for going potty. Talk to his teachers about starting to take him to the bathroom when the other boys go...he may start wanting to model their behavior. Also ask them to let him try...kids Andrew's age thrive on consistency, so if he starts going at school, he'll probably want to at home. Good Luck!
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advice - 2005-03-25 18:07:12
UB, We were in a similar situation. I agree with the bribery thing once the kid gets the idea. Like you, we had trouble getting started. We eventually resorted to letting our son wear an oversized t-shirt around the house with nothing else on. Our son didn't mind going in his diaper at all but hated going on himself. So one week of t-shirt only and we were in business. Bribes after that keep him on track. Obviously, this might be tough to do if you both work. Also easier/cleaner if you can do this spending most of the day outside... ;-) Side note to non helpful observers: I have 2 boys and a girl. Girls are much easier. My daughter pretty much trained herself around 2 years. Careful when you judge other parents cause that karma can be a bitch.
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saidnot - 2005-03-25 22:19:20
Potty fun! With our boy child we used bribes. Everytime he went tee-tee in the potty he got a peanut M&M. We also gave up on any kind of potty seat, he was just too big for them. It was much more comfortable for him to sit backward on the adult toilet. Then he could use his hands to hold on if he felt unstable. We also bought the cheap WalMart brand of pull-ups. They are HOT on little hineys and he soon wanted to wear big boy undies because his bottom was sweaty all the time. Pooping was tougher, he'd hide to do that and it just took time. He'd actually get behind the kitchen table and holler, "don't nook at me! Don't nook at me!" I think he was a little afraid of doing the 2 in the potty.
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Bella - 2005-03-26 02:32:33
To the woman who wishes her son's school would "work with him" on using the toilet: The SCHOOL is supposed to potty train your kid?!!! WTF?! YOU are supposed to potty train your child, lady. Since when is it the school's responsibility? Back in the day when my kids were small, they weren't ALLOWED in school UNTIL they were potty trained. The teachers have better things to do besides changing the crappy pants of a kid with lazy or wimpy parents. My youngest took forever. And he was three! There's two ways to go with this. You can fuss and fight and give the kid a complex. Or, you can wait a little longer, and I GUARANTEE when the kid's peers make fun of him (and they will) for wearing a diaper, he'll use the toilet.
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Corky - 2005-03-26 02:36:07
There's two ways to go with this. You can fuss and fight and give the kid a complex. OR, you can wait a little longer, and I GUARANTEE when the kid's peers make fun of him for wearing a diaper, he'll crap in the toilet.
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elayne - 2005-03-26 02:36:15
In a childhood development class I took, they pointed out that many kids have difficulty with potty training for bowel movements, because they see the poop as a sort of extension of themselves. And when you think about it, you know, we make a big fuss out of it, with books and stickers and toys and YAY for POTTY! and stuff, and then they go and we're delirious, and then we take their "present" that they've put in the potty for us and... WHOOSH. We flush it. Flush it?!? I mean, when they fingerpaint, we stick it on the fridge! Sheesh! It's possible that there is some level of conflict or confusion there, fear or confusion about "losing" a part of oneself, or the confusion of having one's "gift" flushed away. On the other hand, pottying and eating are the two big control areas for that age group. Maybe if you get a calendar and ask Andrew, "Show me the day you want to pee in the potty," let HIM pick the day and let HIM mark off the days leading up to it and let HIM be the one in control of the decision, that might work. :shrug: Potty training my son for peeing was a breeze - pooping, not so much so. When I worked at a day care, there was one little girl who got an intestinal impaction, because she *would* *not* *go*. (Girls usually are much easier and train much earlier than boys.)
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Madame Fromage - 2005-03-26 15:46:42
Potty Training sucks. After spending about $50 on Sponge Bob, Blues Clues, Nemo, Thomas and various other character big boy pants with no luck, I decided to give this book () a try. If you can get past the blatent sexism in the book and you are not above offering treats to your child, this will work. I spent a long tiring day in the bathroom with my son using this method and he was fully day trained for both #1 and #2 with no accidents after two weeks. Good luck to you.
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psychology for amateurs - 2005-03-26 15:54:48
I think the poop-as-self theory is taking things a bit far and into the abstract. Who the hell came up with that, anyway? I know a lot of adults who hesitate to go #2 in public restrooms and at work, much less in front of their SO's - aren't we really talking about the same phenomenon here?
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Faville - 2005-03-26 20:45:09
I think it's when UB wrote that this particular day was the day he decided that it was time was where I immediately thought, "Um, a little late." My daughter is training now and she'll be three in May. Her two little daycare friends who are her age and boys are officially trained, one a for a few months now. If Andrew can say, "We'll go buy more" then it's past time. However, I am totally aware of being judgemental as a parent. And potty training has not been as fun as our little potty book says it can be. Still, it just seems a little unusual that he's waited this long and apparently on top of that made no effort to look at strategies. But who knows, maybe he has and is just not telling us to see how many parents will stick their nose in his business.
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Megan S. - 2005-03-27 10:41:45
Way to make Uncle Bob feel like a weirdo freak for not potty training his kid earlier.
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IV:XX - 2005-03-27 19:23:02
Every kid is different. Our oldest boy wore diapers for what seemed like forever. (And pull-ups at night till he was seven.) Our next, a girl, practically trained herself when she was two. Our third, another boy, just turned two. We'll have to see about him. Overall, and with no empirical evidence other than what I have witnessed, I would say that boys take a little (LOT) longer.
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