Potty training

Dear Logan,

What a beautiful day today. Did you like the flowers that we brought you? Mommy brought two bundles and seemed to be a little much. I think your brother is used to visiting you these days, and also feels a little more comfortable running around the area, while checking out other children's pinwheels.

After visiting you, we met up with Melanie, Auntie Leonor and Uncle Kyle at the Santa Clara County Fair. I told your brother that we'll be seeing a ferris wheel and going to a summer fair, just like how we read in his book called "Summer". We had a great time playing different games, eating yummy food, aka ice-cream, and seeing different animals. It was a warm day, but not too bad. You know what the best part is? Your brother is potty-trained!

We have basically given up the hardcore potty-training on him. We tried that a few weekends ago and it didn't work very well. But then last Thursday, teacher said he was doing well at school and was dry most of the time, so we should try sending him to school in underwear. So on Friday, we made sure he used the potty before heading to school, as it's a 45-min ride. And guess what, since that day up until now, we haven't had any wet underwear!! That's THREE whole days! Aside from nap time and night time, he's totally in his underwear. We made sure we told him how proud we are of him, and he's been given special treats from school (two temporary tattoos) and at home (juice and ice-cream). I wish this will continue. I still ask him many times a day whether he needs to go to the potty or not, but most of the time he's able and willing to tell us when he needs to go. I guess what everyone says is true. When he's ready, he's ready. Really can't force him. I think your brother is really ready now. I am so proud of him.

That also means he's not a baby anymore. He always says "I'm a big kid now". I guess he's right. I am going to miss having a baby in my arms. Luckily, he still likes to kiss and hold him. The day when he thinks that Mommy embarrasses him, is the day that I'll be heartbroken.


Love you,
Mommy