Seconds may tick-tock tick-tock tick-tock away, but when time flies, it sounds more like a thud. Or maybe that was the potty chair I forgot in the back of my car that made a noise when I hit the brakes a wee bit too hard.
Yes, we now have a potty chair. The Cutlet isn't quite ready to hop on board just yet – his muscles aren't quite developed enough to wake up in the morning dry. But he is really interested, thanks to ...
... this Bear in the Big Blue House video. The Cutlet sings the songs, wants to be near the potty at inopportune moments and really just loves the idea of having the porcelain perch in the house. We're hoping this is a good sign when it comes time to really get to it. I highly recommend the video – even if you are not a parent. Where else do you get to watch a fuzzy blue mouse take a dump? It would be great at your next party. Or family reunion. Or wedding reception.
Any parents who have grand advice on potty training (especially if it works), feel free to comment. Otherwise, keep a lid on it (tee hee). Here is some wisdom I already know:
1. Potty humor is only funny if you tell the joke really loud in a public place. Especially if it involves armpit fart noises.
2. It is better to be pissed off than pissed on.
3. When life hands you lemons, and you make lemonade, make sure there's not a long line to the can before you drink it.
4. Even Martha Stewart probably hates to clean the toilet.
5. To thwart any of those male/female seat wars, simply close the potty completely. That way items that shouldn't be potted don't end up in there and the seat is ready for the next person to adjust to suit his or her purposes.
6. You'll never feel quite as lonely as you do when you're in a public restroom with only one small square of toilet paper. And you know it just ain't gonna do it.
7. Never act like your poo doesn't stink. Believe me, it does.
8. The residents of Peebad, Montana, can run really fast because the trees are so far apart.
9. There's nothing quite as human as relieving yourself. It's fun for all ages and for all shapes, sizes, colors, heights and skill levels.
10. Civilization has come a long way, but I still think it's strange that we plant pretty flowers outside our homes yet reserve a small room inside in which we are afforded the chance to stink it up to high heaven. Were humans more civilized when we took care of business outdoors? Could be. In that case, we could learn a lot from dogs.
What is your fondest potty memory, or your favorite example of potty humor?
Marth Stewart cleaning toilets!! That's the funniest thing I've read all day!! Good luck with the potty training, perseverence being the key. :)
See..you're proving my point....it's times like this that you will one day miss so much....treasure the potty training time :)
Hope all is going well for you!
My favorite potty humor is my "Pastor Gas" DVD. It's the funniest 4 minutes I've ever seen. www.pastorgas.com.
As far as potty training goes...don't bother with the Pull-Ups during the day. They might as well be diapers. Cotton training pants may cause you to have to clean up more, but they learn a lot quicker!
Where else do you get to watch a fuzzy blue mouse take a dump?
I got a grrrreat visual with that line! Thanks so much! Good luck with the potty thang!
That photo is a little weird. From this angle, doesn't it look like there's a huge turd rising up out of the blue mouse's head?
Teahouseblossom, you are totally right!