My First Potty Prize

We’ve had the froggy potty since his first birthday, but he hasn’t shown much interest in it…until lately!  About a week ago, I took out the potty and asked Michael if he needed to pee.  Of course he said no, but I took a chance, removed his diaper anyway, and left him diaper-free around the house.  He went a good hour without it on, and finally he told me he had to go!  I could not believe it!  He peed in the potty for the first time ever!  He was so proud of himself; he jumped up and down and yelled, “MOMMY, I DID IT!  CALL DADDO!”  And since then, he’s gone at least twice a day, everyday.  We created a reward chart, and everytime he fills his chart with stickers, he gets a prize.  At first when I asked him what he wanted as his prize, he said candy or a popsicle.  Sweets? Go figure.  But no, I wanted his first prize to be super special, something he can keep and not swallow – like a toy.  So we went out, and this is what he picked…

A Build & Decorate Your Own Wooden Race Car

 

Step 1: Assembling the Car

His hands are still too big to grasp onto little things…

But he’s so focused

The car is now ready for paint!

 

Step 2: Painting

 

Step 3: Applying Stickers

The Finished Product!