Just Like Golf

I've decided that potty training is just like playing golf. Stay with me for a second...you are out playing golf and getting frustrated and wondering why you even play the game in the first place, because you just aren't having any fun hitting out of the rough. Then it happens, you hit that beautiful shot; it feels good when you make contact and it goes where you want it. You feel great and are thrilled and realize that THAT is why you keep playing the game. Potty training is a lot like that. Your child just doesn't want to use the potty, you are tired of asking them, you are tired of cleaning up the messes, you are about to quit and try again in another month when it happens. She stops what she is doing and says she has to go and proceeds to get on the potty and successfully go. The celebration that ensues - stickers, chocolate, clapping. You have hope once again to continue on this journey. THAT is why we keep trying - no more diapers!