Oh my little love. You and I sure have been through the ringer the past few days… it’s probably the toughest we’ve had it since you were a newborn, and I think it’s safe to say that we both seriously hate potty training. But you, my girl, are doing it and I’m so very proud of you. You got it right away, and now you’re struggling a bit with actually wanting to do it. This is totally new and scary and it must feel like all we’ve talked about for the past 4 days is going on the potty. You want your diaper back. I get it.
I’m sorry that I’m not as patient with all this as I hoped I’d be. I’m sorry that I can’t just hold you and make this all better. I’m sorry that Elmo has been exactly zero help. You’re working so hard and all I want is to make this easier for you. But in typical Emma fashion, you will insist on doing this your own way and in your own time. It’s something that I both admire about you and that really drives me bananas. But I know we’ll get through this, you and me. Maybe not tomorrow (though I’d totally be okay with that), maybe not this week (yep, still totally okay with that too), but eventually. I promise.
I am joined in this “Letters to our Children” blog circle by an amazing group of photographers and moms. Together, we’ll be writing these letters every month in honor of our love for our sons and daughters. I encourage you to head over to Allyson’s blog to read her letter, and then continue on around the circle!
Oh my goodness, what a sweet little bum!!! Did you do the “boot camp” method where you just get rid of the diaper? That’s what we did. Sounds like you’re on the right track. Hang in there! The photos are sooooo sweet!
Thanks, Carrie! Yep, we ditched the diapers cold turkey (except for naps and overnight) using the advice in the Oh Crap Potty Training book. It definitely seems like she’s on the right track, I just severely underestimated how exhausting this process would be!
Adorable pictures! Emma and Lily seem so similar in their personalities
We just potty trained Lily about a month ago. The first day I thought there was no way this was going to happen because she wouldn’t even sit on the potty. I took her to the store and had her pick out her own special potty (a fisher price one with faux flushing handle and sings when she goes potty). Who knew that would be the ticket! She still asked for her diapers back the first two days and it was hard! But like you we stuck to it and it definitely was one of the more difficult phases 
keep on keepin on mama! You are on the right track!
Allie! Love this letter and those sweet images. That little bum! Hang in there- she’ll get it soon enough, I just know it! xo
What sweet pictures! Hang in there, potty training will be a distant memory soon enough.
Oh my, these images are too cute for words. Her little bum is priceless and a makes for a wonderful statement about this phase you both are in. Potty training is no fun for sure, but once it’s done, it’s glorious!! Hang in there!
Oh my…love the buns! I’m really dreading the potty training time. Good luck with the rest of it!
Oh my goodness! The tushy and the piggy tails! I can’t take it! It must be an exhausting process – I am kinda sorta maybe a lot dreading it! Hang in there!
ah another stubborn one! Sounds just like mine!
Love the images!