I'm a big kid now

It is with great trepidation (and a little excitement) that we boldly go where millions of parents have gone before... potty training! Eli is a little young, so I really don't have high hopes that he will be diaper-free anytime soon. But we thought we would give it a go since Eli is exhibiting most of the "potty-readiness signs" that books, websites, and the know-it-all mom at the library talk about. He is VERY interested in the potty and in watching other people go to the potty, he tells us when he has to go/has gone potty, and he seems to be able to control his potty habits. I've noticed this last one when he is in the bathtub, as he actually makes quite an effort to pee in the water. He does not like to sit on the big toilet (not that I blame him, skinny as he is), so we went out a couple of weeks ago and bought him a Royal Potty. It makes a noise when he sits on it, and then sings a song when he actually goes.

At least that is what it is supposed to do. I wouldn't know. Eli won't sit on it, clothed or otherwise. He does like to throw the occasional toy in there, and he has his "potty doll" (Happy from the seven dwarfs. We have Grumpy, too, but I thought that might send the wrong message) that he will put on the seat so it can go potty. Otherwise he will not touch the thing.

I'm sure he will get there when he is ready. Until then, I have to avoid kicking the potty in the middle of the night, because that is enough to make it sing.