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Wednesday, February 22, 2006

An Exercise in Extrinsic Motivation

So, apparently Basil is more of a goal guy than an immediate gratification guy...well, at least when it comes to potty training. I knew he was very ready to abandon the diaper when he would announce "I'm going poo-poo" or "I just went pee" which would be followed by a hasty diaper off-age. So, about a month ago, we tried the chocolate chip route. Trying to tempt the little man with sweet morsels lasted about two visits to the loo. So I devised this potty chart and stuck it to the bathroom mirror...and it worked!! He's still in a nappy for bedtime and naps but is d-free the rest of the time! We've feasted on cherry ice cream, visited the pet store...trips to the beach and watching fireworks are next. Horray for you Baze-man!

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Mimi said...: Hooray indeed!; 2:47 PM
Christina said...: that's awesome. pavlos' potty training had been put on hold when I started having to go into the hospital over a month ago. thank goodness, my parents decided to try to continue with it and he is now almost completely potty trained! hooray for both of us:); 8:57 AM
D. I. Dalrymple said...: Nice idea, the goal chart. My son is going to be three in April and he is SO not interested in using the potty. Perhaps we'll give this approach a shot.; 9:16 AM
Bluecanopy said...: Christina...what a blessing to have your parents there to help out...and with potty training nonetheless!

DI...best wishes. my fear is that this is just a phase and B will soon refuse to use the toilet or something!; 12:24 PM
E Rica said...: That's so great! Congratulations!; 10:21 PM
Katie Harris said...: that's awesome. i'll have to remember that one ;); 10:40 PM
Mamasings said...: yah basil...major achievement. Charts are great! I love stickers and a chart for myself. Nothing like checking off a box with a sticker!; 12:08 AM

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