Conquering a Fear

Tonight, after his bath and out of nowhere, Alex declared "I'm using the potty Dad!" and he proceeded to do just that. He's been so delayed on potty training, terrified of something. To have coaxed him more than we have would have been to force him onto the potty, screaming all the way.

But tonight, with no one asking him, he just went and used it all on his own. This matches the night a few weeks ago when he suddenly decided to pee in the potty right before his bath.

Wow. Could it be that that day has arrived? He's actually ready? We'll see. For now, he got a treat of chocolate and a promise of a trip to CVS tomorrow.

Congratulations, Beautiful*

(* = My new nickname for Alex. He doesn't want me to call him "Baby" anymore.)

Friday, May 6