06.18.11 - When you got to go, you got to go. Or not.

On the road to Mac's wedding this weekend we decided it would be a good idea to take Maddie's baseball potty with us. It fits in the back of the Pilot just fine and I knew we'd be able to find a dirt road a lot more easily than a bathroom on our way. Unfortunately, we had a couple of false alarms. But, she did finally manage to go once or twice and never went in her pants.

This photo was taken on K-39 near Benedict. Click here to see just how in the middle of nowhere we were. I'm glad we packed the potty.

06.14.11 - It's potty time!

Maddie has been actively potty training since Friday. She's amassed quite the collection of stickers on her bathroom chart.


And today, at daycare, she went on the potty 12 times without once messing her pants! Lisa made her a separate sticker chart for her house.

We're so proud of her and a bit relieved (no pun intended), too, as every time she goes on the potty, that's a diaper saved and 14 cents back in our pocket.

11.09.10 - Maddie poops!

I was doubtful that Maddie had to go. Her diaper was soppin' wet but she insisted on sitting on the potty. Really, I think she was just stalling before bed time. But, after 20 minutes or so we finally heard a little tinkle! And, then? Well, we had poop, too! We got really excited about it and so did she. She laughed and clapped so hard that she nearly bounced off her Abby Cadabby potty seat. But before she could flush, she wanted to make sure it was in there.

"She'll love you for that later," Angie said, "for writing about her first poops."

11.08.10 - "Everyone poops"

Actually, Maddie is reading a Target toy catalog in this photo but we read "Everyone Poops" several times a day while she's learning to use the potty. She must really be a daddy's girl; he likes a little reading material, too!

10.11.10 - Pee-pee in the potty!

Angie is so excited because, at that moment, we have pee-pee in the potty! There's a more risque version of this photo that will embarrass Maddie on her wedding day.

(Please pardon the mess. The bathroom is currently under renovation.)