The Things You Don't Expect

Wesley is hilarious!! I remember when he was born and we were worried that he wouldn't have a sense of humor because it took him 2 months to crack a smile. But after that, the good times have just kept on rolling! Check this out. Wes turned 16-months old this past Wednesday, the 7th. Apparently that was a big deal to him, because on Thursday this crazy little man used the potty! He doesn't even talk yet, outside of his favorite phrase, "This, this." I was shocked! Shocked, I tell you! He totally initiated the whole thing himself. It hasn't become a habit yet, but come on, I wasn't even thinking about potty-training.

He was begging me (pulling on my hand and banging on the door) to let him into the bathroom. He often asks to take a bath this same way. I told him it was not time for a bath, but he was very persistent. I opened the door to let him in, and he jetted over to the toilet, raised the seat, and pointed "This! This!". You want to go potty?! OK. I thought it was just a ploy to get to play with the toilet. I sat him on the potty, but of course he nearly fell in. I took him down so that I could get the little potty for him, but before I got it ready he turned towards the toilet and pee'd on the floor. He was very pleased with himself. But, that's not all. Oh, no. An hour and a half later, he asked again and this time I was prepared. He went in, sat on his little potty, and pee'd in the potty. For all those without kids, believe me when I tell you - Going "potty" is a huge milestone. There were celebrations, cheers, high-fives, and the whole family was involved! He hasn't done it again, but he has asked to sit on the potty everyday since. And most of the time he thinks all clothing should be removed. Oh, yah - Good Times.