day two. in the thick of it.

We are in day two of potty training.
And instead of a mission, it's become a war.
Me fighting with Ben and it's not fun.
For either of us.

This time around is completely different than the first.  But I sort of expected it to be and in a way still held out hope it would go as smoothly for Ben as it did for Ty.  Unfortunately that is not the case.  But I am holding strong and we are pushing forward.  No matter how many accidents.  No matter how many showers.  So I broke down and ordered this little potty off of Amazon.  It was inexpensive and fit the bill.  A thought occurred to me last night {I couldn't fall asleep until 2am.  I know, yikes} that Benny may need a little potty to start with.  It's less intimidating, just his size and simplifies the scariness he may be feeling.  I swore up and down I'd never buy one.  Never say never as a mother.  I am now eating my words.

We will press forward.  We will prevail.  And Benny will learn to use the potty.  It just might not be that enjoyable.  For either of us.