Emery Goes Pee on the Potty!

For a few months now, Emery's been climbing up on his Elmo Potty Seat, assuring us he was ready to pee like mama and dada. While none of these attempts led to a successful tinkle, we've been so proud of the boy for happily giving it the ol' college try, at the same time figuring he's just readying himself for actually going one day soon. Then, just a few days ago, there he was, back on Elmo, and this time we finally heard the blessed sound!

Needless to say, we're all pretty thrilled here, most of all Emery. It was exciting to see him up there, proud of himself, yet giggling uncontrollably. (Like when he farts in the tub) He couldn't wait to go again! And he has, each day this week. So it looks like we've started down the path towards diaper liberation.

A couple of stickers and cookies later, we were making plans to call grandparents, and share the news with Ms. Ryan and Ms. Liz, Em's teachers. After Emery went to bed, I went out to empty the car from that afternoon's trip to Target, which included two giant boxes of #6 diapers. The path's a slow one.