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No potty talk. It's one of those rules that we have to repeat a million times a day. Maybe I'm slightly exaggerating. With my kids though; poop, fart and butt equals funny stuff. So, the no potty talk rule was born.

Today, we are breaking that rule. It's all about the potty talk right now. Why? Because I've got two in diapers, a recently potty trained 3 year old and a 5 year old who still requires some follow up after going number two. This mom wipes a whole lot of butts and it's time to hand over some of the work.

It's my goal that before I start potty training Little Man, the two big kids will wipe their own bottoms 100% on their own. With no skid marks in underwear. It's a lofty goal,I know. To top things off, I'm in a time crunch. Little man has been stripping down and wait for it...playing in his poop! So we need to get this show on the road.

Recently, we put our plans into action. I informed the kids of their new responsibility and hung some friendly reminders (sorry guests who visit our bathroom). Of course, I'd be there for back up and quality control but the actual butt wiping would be their own duty...no pun intended. Things were going great. 

And then. The messy poop came. Talon didn't bother to inform me. He just went and did his business. He wiped. Then wiped some more. Until he used an entire roll and came to get me when the toilet was overflowing. It was horrible. It happened numerous time but I was determined. I couldn't give up. Little man needs to move from diapers to pull-ups stat.

That is when I decided to make things easier on the kids and my sewage line. I went and picked up some Cottonelle Cleansing Cloths and Clean Care Toilet paper from Wal-mart.

Why didn't I think of this before. The cleansing cloths get their booties clean with minimal effort (and waste) in no time flat. A little follow up with the clean care toilet paper has them dry and feeling like the big kids they are becoming.

By golly, I think they've got it. I am down to only wiping butts that are in diapers. One problem. My excuse for potty training Little Man is gone. I can see it now, poop art everywhere. Pray for me. 

I'm gonna stick to the positives for now though. The kids are going to be able to wipe themselves from here on out!!!! I was even able to buy to go packs of the the cloths so we can stay clean in public bathrooms as well.

It couldn't have come at a better time. Currently you can visit Cottonelle for some coupons and at Wal-Mart, when you purchase BOTH Cottonelle Cleansing Cloths and Clean Care toilet paper in store during the month of February you will receive a $5 Vudu offer. If you haven't heard of Vudu, it is like RedBox and offers HD movies. Gotta love a good savings and bonuses combined!

To receive the offer you you need to do as followed:

• Take a picture of the receipt showing that you purchased both items
• text or email your picture to clean@drvsusa.com
• You will receive a text or email back with a code valid for a $5 movie credit
• you can get more information by going to www.DRVSusa.com/cottonellemovies

Let's Dance

For months, I have been trying to potty train Rhi. No hope! None at all. She wanted nothing to do with it. I tried candy, I tried games, I tried it all. A friend said she took her daughter to see a dance class and told her that when she was potty trained she could join. It worked for her. I tried it. It didn't work. Rhi said "I dance at home..."

After 6 months, read that SIX MONTHS of potty training Rhi decided (on her own) it was time to use the toilet. I guess when they are ready, they are just ready. Since we had promised she could do dance classes when potty trained and I secretly wanted her to anyway, we signed her up!

This was the perfect reward for her. You know, once she was actually ready.

She LOVED her class. She talks about it non-stop. She tells me how she is a ballerina and that she loves tap. I ask her what she wants to do today and she always responds "I do ballet".

We knew that she would love her dance classes but had no idea the extent of it. Oh yeah, I am pretty sure that she is the cutest little ballerina that I have ever seen. Ever!

I wanted to make sure that her daddy got to see her all ready for her dance class so we did a little mini photoshoot. It was wild. She was so riled up since she was in her dance clothes that I am surprised that I got any shots. While we took pictures, Talon chased us around spraying us with the water bottle that I use to do Rhi's hair. We were a sight to see. We usually are. We have fun!

Do you love her even more after seeing these photos? I do. She is gorgeous and that is great but I just love how her sweet little heart shines right through that smile!!!!

How was your week? What did you do with your kids?

Toddler Talk Tuesday

I am so excited to share with you this week. We are potty training! Last week I began the whole process. Sort of. You see my little one has been, on occasion, going "poo poo" on the big girl potty. Since she has done fairly well with that, I thought this whole potty training thing would be a breeze. So overcomplicated by all the other momma's out there. Go ahead, point your fingers and laugh at me now. This is tough!

So away with the thought of just having Rhi go potty when she tells me. Away with the wet diapers because Rhi NEVER tells me. I've got my timers set, the M&M's in the bathroom, the training panties and waterproof covers are on. I have designated the front bathroom or guest bathroom as Rhi's.

The part I am excited about is a little printable I whipped up and want to share with you. "The Potty Challenge". I originally just made one for Rhi and thought some of you might want it. So, I took out her name and erased the rewards we have set for her so you can enter your own. Here is Rhi's:


A simple board game concept. She places a sticker in a box for everyday that she goes with no accidents. When she reaches one of the milestones, she gets the prize we have designated for her. Golden Spoon, a new toy, a trip to Chucke-E-Cheese, a day at Disneyland with just mommy (no baby bro), and finally a pizza party!

She is super excited about all of this. As for right now though, she isn't making it without accidents, so we just put up a little paper by the toilet that says Pee and Poop, she gets to place a sticker in the right section each time she goes. Just a simple little way to encourage her. That and the M&M's.

If you are interested in the Potty Challenge printable for your own little one, here is the blank version. Enjoy.

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