I have to say (and hopefully this doesn't jinx it) that Fiona has been relatively easy to potty train. She's only two but she was definitely ready. I lug the potty all over the house so it is always accessible for her and she just goes when she needs to. I have a process where we do 3/4 days bare bottoms, then introduce underwear on the 4th day and small field trips to try out public pottying. So far so good, she started undie wearing yesterday and had no accidents (besides one that was my fault so I don't count it). She's very proud of herself and loves the praise she receives after every successful potty venture. What I didn't anticipate was Luli's need for praise when Fiona goes potty, yes you read correctly. We tell Fiona "wow, great job Fiona" and high five. Luli then asks "did I do a great job too?" And of course, she gets a yes and high five.
Her recent trip to the dentist has helped bring the praise need down a bit, but she still needs a good feeling too (who can blame her!?) Luli had her second visit to the dentist on Tuesday morning. She did really great! She sat in my lap the whole time and the hygienist, Miss Lucy, explained how all the equipment works like the water squirt and "Mr. Thirsty." She was hoping Luli would be ok using them so we could do a fluoride treatment but Luli politely said "No Thank you." She chose grape as her toothpaste flavor and let the hygienist polish each of her teeth and floss them! I was so surprised and so proud of her. The dentist checked her for cavities and she had none. She got a take away bag with a new toothbrush which she choose (piglet, it's pink, of course), toothpaste and cherry floss. Then she got to pick a prize from the basket. She was very proud of herself and I was very proud of her!
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