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Monumental Moments in Life

We’ve got some good things going on around here. First, I defend my dissertation on Monday, June 9th. I’m not that worried about it. Of course, if I bomb, then I’ll know I should’ve been…

But the most monumental moment this week has been potty training my youngest daughter. One week and were done! The key? Jelly beans – one for each potty use. We waited until she was three to train her and that may seem like a long time to some parents. But we waited because we wanted her to be old enough for it to stick. One time is plenty. I’d rather wait and train once than train early and have multiple relapses.

Why is that such  big deal to me? Well, other than the 25 bucks a week I get back for diapers, there are few things in stay-at-home life that can be measured successfully in a short time frame. You business people are all about the “metrics.”  But at home, your “data” is much more qualitative in nature. So, having something measurable – like potty training – is great. Granted, it’s not something anyone wants to hear about in the quarterly reports, but just because it’s not impressive to some, doesn’t mean that it’s not a big deal.

Keep it up, stay-at-homers! You’re making progress in ways no one sees but everyone expects. You’re the unsung hero of bodily functions! :)

June 2, 2008 - Posted by Sam | children, dad, family, father, life, marriage, mom, mother, parenting | , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

7 Comments »

  1. Congrats on the potty training. We just finished potty training my daughter (who was two in Feb.) and also used various treats. My wife also had her walk around with nothing on her bottom for a week which really seemed to help. She didn’t want to do her thing with nothing on so it forced her to use the potty. So nice not to have to buy diapers (though we still use pull-ups at night and when we go out as a precaution).

    God Bless,
    Ben

    Comment by kangaroodort | June 3, 2008 | Reply

  2. BTW, good luck on your defense. I am sure you will do fine. What is your dissertation on?

    Comment by kangaroodort | June 3, 2008 | Reply

  3. Ben –

    Yeah, I did what your wife did – just skipped the pull up phase during the day and made her use underwear. She was more concerned about not messing them up than about fighting me over using the potty, so it worked. We’re still working through night time, but hopefully that’s not far behind.

    I posted a short blurb on my diss in the comments section on my “About” page. It’s basically on the history of the experiential dimension in spirituality.

    Comment by Sam | June 3, 2008 | Reply

  4. Go AG!! Woo Hoo!!! Big girl! Good job Sam and Beth. One of life’s hurdles down, 1 million to go! Will be praying for you on Monday. I KNOW you will do well cause you are where you are supposed to be.

    Comment by Robin | June 4, 2008 | Reply

  5. Robin –

    I’ll pass along your kudos to Annagale. Tell Maggie we said happy belated birthday. I’m sure you can tell me about some of those hurdles… :) Thanks for the encouragement about the defense. I’ll think I’ll be fine. Love you guys!

    Sam

    Comment by Sam | June 4, 2008 | Reply

  6. I will pass those along. How was the girls’ birthday party? We’ve moved to Metcalfe on the plantation and it is a MUST for the girls to come visit. Well, I guess you and Beth could come, too, since neither girl drives. We have a new baby horse, aptly named Princess Maggie. :-) Come see us. I don’t have your email I don’t think.

    Comment by Robin | June 4, 2008 | Reply

  7. The girl’s party was great – sorry the horse thing didn’t work out, but the girls still had a great party. I know we’d love to come hang out with you at the plantation. I like the horse name. :) samandbeth[at]bellsouth[dot]net

    Comment by Sam | June 4, 2008 | Reply


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