We have been in this potty training thing for quite some time now and I must say it is not easy!! You might think them watching each other may help but no it doesn't. There are two butts to wipe, double the dirty underwear, and double the wet laundry to do. Now you might be thinking oh great this is going to suck and take forever and there's nothing I can do to make it better. WRONG! We started by getting the boys used to the potty, so in the evening we had them sit on the potty before bath and just before bed. Now they didn't go but they sat on it and were not afraid of it. Also after having them go occasionally before bath and before bed we slowly started naked time. This worked best in the morning so that they weren't too tired to pay attention. Also about every half hour or so I would have them try to go potty. I made a big deal about going in the potty and being such a big boy and it definitely helps having 2 toilets for them as they both have to go at the exact same time ALL the time!! At first we offered a jelly bean for peeing in the potty and part of a rice chocolate bar for #2. Now they get high 5's and a sucker if they go. Finally, after 7 months ,I know forever, we had our first day accident free!!! They do the best if we are out and about rather than at home playing outside. Potty training twins can seem like you are getting no where because accidents happen especially because there are two different kids so you are always busy with one.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Potty Training Twins
We have been in this potty training thing for quite some time now and I must say it is not easy!! You might think them watching each other may help but no it doesn't. There are two butts to wipe, double the dirty underwear, and double the wet laundry to do. Now you might be thinking oh great this is going to suck and take forever and there's nothing I can do to make it better. WRONG! We started by getting the boys used to the potty, so in the evening we had them sit on the potty before bath and just before bed. Now they didn't go but they sat on it and were not afraid of it. Also after having them go occasionally before bath and before bed we slowly started naked time. This worked best in the morning so that they weren't too tired to pay attention. Also about every half hour or so I would have them try to go potty. I made a big deal about going in the potty and being such a big boy and it definitely helps having 2 toilets for them as they both have to go at the exact same time ALL the time!! At first we offered a jelly bean for peeing in the potty and part of a rice chocolate bar for #2. Now they get high 5's and a sucker if they go. Finally, after 7 months ,I know forever, we had our first day accident free!!! They do the best if we are out and about rather than at home playing outside. Potty training twins can seem like you are getting no where because accidents happen especially because there are two different kids so you are always busy with one.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
What happens now?!
So your first child is growing up and you miss the baby stage. After you have your little bundle of joy or in my case sweet princess. Now that people are noticing her they must always comment on how cute or sweet or beautiful she is. This is great and all but they no longer take notice to her two older brothers which now is making them annoyed. If your next baby is of the opposite gender of your twins, keep in mind that those adorably annoying comments about twins will disappear and the twins will certainly notice and make sure to behave so that they are noticed too.
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