Victory dance for E

Lately I have been having some rather in depth and great conversation with R; about work, family and life in general. It seems every time I talk of something the very next day something happens directly related to the conversation we had. Life is such a coincidence.

For example:

I was talking to T (our daycare provider) about potty training. Recently, I had been worried that E has only sat on the big potty a handful of times. In the daycare hand book it states that T will assist in the potty training process. Which is great, all though I was slightly worried that because we hadn't been pushing E much yet that it would become difficult at daycare. She said her 2 year old kiddos are not potty trained yet so E is just fine. She reassured me that every child learns in their own time.

I felt much better after the conversation. I feel like I was great at the baby stages but the toddler stages take much more effort and focus...some how. I worry more about how she is learning and communicating and developing, when really I should just care that she is happy and healthy (finally).

Well, of course T and I talk potty training then low and behold E goes pee on the BIG GIRL POTTY !! T called us right away and told us. Dad actually got the news first and called to tell me the exciting, good news.

After a celebratory victory dance of my own, tears welled up in my eyes. I was so excited I almost cried. I can't believe she went potty on the big potty. Just a couple days ago she was scared of it.

I think this is definitely a good sign; even if it might be a fluke. E got such a great response from T that I think she knows the potty is a good thing. We are working on a reward system. Even though hootin' and hollerin' and victory dances are probably exciting enough for E I think a little treat will make the experience fun.

Life is full of surprises. These kind are my new favorite.

Keep loving.