Potty Training!

This week I have been potty training my 2 year old son. To my surprise it has been going remarkably well! I never pushed the subject on him I wanted it to be his idea. Ever since he could stand I would change his diapers in the bathroom put his waste in the potty and let him flush so he would be more familiar and comfortable with it. Monday morning he wakes up and we go to the bathroom. I go to change his diaper and he didn't want to put a new diaper on. I told him, “Okay you want to be a big boy?” He was at the moment unsure what I was asking of him. I gave him a smile and said, “Were going to be a big boy today no more diapers you’re going to go pee and poo in the toilet like Mommy and Daddy.” I directed him to his underwear drawer and let him pick his heart’s desire of character undies he wanted to wear. I had bought everything he would need for potty training when he was 18 months. We tried for one day then and you could just tell he wasn't ready. I did buy a chair it was a waste of money. Brayden knew already that we go in the potty to it was just easiest to show him the way we did things. He gets his stool stands up there and gets a kick out of seeing bubbles he makes in the toilet. He did so fantastic the first day. Had a few accidents, but quickly learned we take it to the toilet. Day 2 was easier he was learning to hold himself for longer periods of time even the #2. He would feel the urge run to the toilet sit and push then get up and say I’m done. We did this several and I mean several times all day long until he finally couldn't hold it no more. He was scared at first, but once I made a big deal and praised him for going he started to understand more. Its Friday now and I think I can safely say he has mastered the poo having to only go back and forth less often. He has had accidents I just try and stay prepared with: extra clothes, wipes, undies, and always know where the bathrooms are. I have to say potty training him brings me sadness and happiness. I’m sad because he is growing up doing things all by himself Mr. Independent. He has always favored the independent side, but now more than ever he has to help with everything and do things the way he likes. Heck you know why I’m happy I don’t have to buy any more stinking diapers or change them! Oh I do want to say I tried the sticker reward when he went he wanted the sticker, but had no desire to put them on a chart of any kind. I also learned that an iPad, toy or book didn't help him just distracted him for the reason he went in the bathroom in the first place. All trial and error with this kiddo, but hey all kiddos are different they learn and develop all differently. After 7 days Brayden has gone two complete days with no accidents telling me each time when he needs to go. We had Easter at the his grandparents house Sunday and he did amazing we had to sneak him to the bathroom to make sure he didn't have a accident. He had a blast playing with all his cousins! He now even goes threw this "I don't want mommy to take me to potty I want to do it myself phase"  He even after he tells me he needs to go he then wants to go by himself. He says  " No mommy! I do it." He even once shut the bathroom door on me! ha ha He is getting the hang of it and that makes me to happy he is growing up!  I am so Proud!