Big girl pants

This photograph of POD was taken less than two weeks ago. It’s one of a few that represent a new pant wearing era.

Until recently POD’s potty was mainly a chair for her dollies, a Frisbee or a hat. On occasions it was used as it was intended once lined like a nest. Other times we’ve just sat and sung.

The transition from nappy to pants hasn’t been made any easier by nursery. Flippant ‘stinky’ and ‘smelly’ remarks left POD, and others, reluctant to do number two’s there. With the right encouragement however her confidence has returned. So we decided to take the plunge and buy her some knickers.

In Mothercare, I stood next to a woman doing the same thing I was. Staring at pants. There didn’t seem to be any ‘first’ pants so we went with Peppa Pig and Minnie Mouse. In another part of the shop we did find some trainer pants so we purchased those too.

The first day saw POD in her training pants, albeit not for long, she had three accidents. One of which could have been prevented. Day two saw us give up with the thick training pants, too much like a nappy. She had two accidents but the first wasn’t until 4.20pm. The third and fourth days saw her remain dry the entire day if you exclude one little accident before nursery.

A two hour car journey that weekend was an added complication but only one accident outside. She remained dry the following day. Christening her potty with a number two on day seven led to her doing the same at nursery on day eight. Rewarded with a lion stamp on each hand.

So it seems POD has cracked potty training in eight days – during the day at home and nursery at least. This photograph represents big girl pants and many magic moments!

We’re linking this post up with What’s The Story? on this blog and Magic Moments at The Oliver’s Madhouse.