Mommyhood 202- Potty Training

     There have been lots of handy little "Mommyhood" lessons I've been learning- bathing kids (can you believe I've never bathed a child before coming to Bolivia?), washing cloth diapers, how to make home made baby food, etc. These lessons have all been pretty easy, and would probably be a level 101 class, just the basics. However, we really stepped it up a notch with this potty training business!! We officially started last Wednesday, and now, six days into training, I'd say we're well underway! The first day was kind of a joke- boy did the kids hate sitting on the big potty! It was pretty scary for them. So, on day two, my coworker Gaby went and bought two little training seats for them to use. They still weren't very fond of having their pants pulled down and having to sit there, but by day three or four they were warming up to it a little bit. On day five I invested in some dulces, or candies, to give them as a little prize for going in their little potties instead of their pants. Well, day six, we've had success!! Limited success, but success just the same. How exciting!! Wow, it sure does make a parent proud to see their kid catch on to something so quick. Again, they've got a ways to go, but it's impressive to see how they've come from being terrified to sit down to just wanting to sit there all day. It's pretty entertaining. I'm definitely feeling a little more prepared each day for being a mom, if that's in my future. I know I will be incredibly thankful for the time I spent here this year learning all about being a parent! ...I'll have to keep you posted on how they're coming down the road : )