Potty Training

I finally took the plunge and started potty training Grace. For the last few weeks she had been telling me when she was wet and dirty, so I knew she was more aware of what was happening. It was also costing me a lot more diapers for each time she needed a dry/clean one. After talking with another mom, whose daughter is the same age, and hearing how it only took her a week to get over the accidents, I decided it was time. Really, I was sitting on the couch Thursday morning and thinking what I am waiting for, I am stuck inside due to winter weather, might as well give it a try.
And she is doing awesome! Of course there have been accidents and she still has a diaper at bedtime and naptime. Last night, while we had friends over for the SuperBowl, she even asked for underwear and then told me when she had to use the bathroom. And what is my favorite part, she even pooped on the potty last night! Great! Cleaning those up are my least favorite messes.
Today we are home all day, so it was back to underwear again (I didn't try much yesterday due to church and the party at night) and she stayed dry all morning. The big break through today was after lunch, she sat on the potty and went after only a few minutes, instead of the 10-20 minutes I was spending before reading books and watching her dance around trying to hold it in. I think she is really getting it!!! I am so proud of her!
Now I can look forward to the days of no more diaper bag! Can there really be such a life for a mom? After 5 years with one, I may be lost!!