Potty Training

Now, let me start off the post by saying, No, Eli is not potty trained. We're still in process. And even though all you seasoned Moms say 'they won't go to kindergarten in diapers' I'm starting to wonder.

I know, I should have started earlier, but I did have another child. With colic. And other issues. Who only wanted to be held, etc, etc. 

I feel like we're finally getting into a routine (wait, did I say that out loud?) and with summer coming it's time to really dig our heels in and master this thing. 

If only Eli would get on the same page.

I keep wondering what potty training is doing for our relationship.  (Eli's and mine).

Will this bond us any closer?
Will it give me more patience with him?
Funny antidotes to share with other mom friends?

I'm not sure what will come out of it, more than my child will be allowed to enter school (in a couple of years), but as with everything else it is another sign that he's growing up.

I'm trying to linger longer on the phases of his childhood.

In 5 or 10 years I am sure we will have moved on to more complex worries and stresses and thinking back on the days when he wanted me to sing "just one more song" at bedtime will be long gone.

He is a sweet, caring, sensitive and strong-willed 3 year old.

He keeps me on my toes that's for sure.  And even though sometimes he can elevate my heart rate higher than is probably normal, I am so thankful for this life.

Thankful for the opportunity to be his Mama and thankful that my house is loud, messy and well lived in.

So, someday (hopefully not in the too distant future) he will be potty trained and able to walk beside me without running off and I will fondly look back on these hard days.

"Every good and Perfect gift is from above.
coming down from the Father of lights,
who does not change like shifting shadows."
James 1:17