Potty Trained!

Well, it's sometimes still surreal to think and say that "Jack is potty-trained"! Two weeks ago today I took the plunge and made him go cold turkey from diapers to underwear. He had been going randomly, or before bath time, since this summer, but I had put off the actual training because of my focus still very much on my newborn at the time. After talking with a couple friends who have kids near Jack's age, I was resigned to the fact that he really was ready and I was just dreading the process of actual training. My friends convinced me that I just needed to do it and get it over with. So, we followed a very intense training method, and I would say it worked for the most part, but not without several stressful moments and a desire to give up several times! I took the above picture during those first couple hours.... prior to any accidents. I couldn't get over how cute he looked in his new big boy underwear. However, within a couple more hours after this picture was taken.... I was ready to tear my hair out. The first and second day were the worst (with 5 and 2 accidents respectively). But by day three he only had one accident (in nursery at church.... oops!). And now he has more accident free days than not. He hesitated a bit about pooping on the potty, but once he did it the first time, he has done great since then. I'm still SO proud every time he yells, "I have to go potty!" and starts heading for the bathroom. :) He transitioned well to daycare and has had minimal accidents there. He even stays dry during most naps and nighttime sleep (though we are too scared to go without the diaper at night yet). WOW. I have a kid that's old enough to be potty trained. Crazy. Hooray for only one child in diapers! ;)
Way to go, Jack! You are our BIG BOY, getting so grown up and everything. We are SO proud of you!