Monday, March 30, 2026

thoughts on potty training

  • it is the supreme act of faith of early-years parenting as the entire family sets off into uncharted pools of bodily excretions
  • there is a constant tussle between the need to move the child to diaper-independence and backsliding into the adult's diaper dependence 
  • hence it requires patience persistence perseverance and pure grit in its most unvarnished and committed form
  • the modern child is quickly exposed to an array of incentives including potty-themed books dates raisins and other snacks 
  • adults are to be prepared for prolonged disappointment and occasional yelps of delight

in a guarded and cautious sense, HOM and i are fortunate to be part of this phase of little A's life.

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