Small steps, big victories

Some things might not seem like a big deal to others but it's the small victories and steps that are the most important to acknowledge and celebrate.

Today we are celebrating Lance going to sleep without any dummies for the first time. I was so nervous about this and have been going back and forward on the subject. I wasn't sure when would be the best time to take them off him and how I would explain it to him. Or if I should just let him decide when he didn't want them anymore. As it happened he started chewing holes in the silicone a couple of days ago and I've had to bin one dummy after another and this morning the last one got binned. So for naptime we didn't have any left and there was no time to go buy new ones. After some whining he managed to get to sleep without it and I could not be more relieved and proud of him.

Another big step he has taken this week is sitting on the toilet without freaking out. He's not keen on the potty so I bought a toilet seat for him instead. On Thursday he sat nicely while I brushed his teeth and yesterday I managed to get him on it three times while we counted to 20. He is still to have a pee on it, but as I wrote earlier it's the small victories that matter. One little step at the time. Building the foundation for success and it will happen! It might not be a big deal to someone else but for us two big and very important steps towards a confident and independent wee boy.

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Testing testing

Over the past few days I have had to run more than I have in the last year. This boy is testing me non stop. I have been so spoilt with a well behaved toddler, who would actually do as he was asked. I always knew this day would come but I was secretly hoping that maybe I was one of the lucky ones.

At least I know that he understands what I'm saying. Anytime I ask him to do something, he gives me a cheeky look and does exactly the opposite. And then looks over his shoulder to make sure I'm watching and hopefully chasing him.

I seriously need to get in shape if he's going to keep this up. And it does not make things any easier being 24 weeks pregnant and having to sporadically sprint off after a toddler. Hopefully it's a phase, please let it be a phase!

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