Some times it is very hard for me to let go and follow the child. This is the core of the Mintrssori teaching philosophy but it's not always so easy for me. Going at a toddler's pace or restraining myself from letting a mess happen is something I struggle with everyday. I think I'm getting a little better at it though.....
Over the past few days Mimi has not wanted to wear her trainer or a pull up ( we are still transitioning out of disposables). I put it on and she takes it off. Some times she has to use the potty, some times she has already released in her pants, and some times she just wants to be naked! Today she didn't want her pull up to sleep at nap time. I let it go - even though it was hard - knowing she would likely pee all over herself while she was sleeping. She did and she didn't like it. She immediately wanted to go to the bathroom to wash up and clean her bed, which we did together. Tonight she wet herself just as she got into bed, in a pull up this time, and she started to take off her pants, and I helped her. We cleaned up and I asked her "Do you want a new pull up?" I was surprised when she said, "Yes!"
This experience was a lesson for both of us. I think she is starting to connect the dots with the toilet awareness process, and I am starting to find it easier to let go and follow the child.
Over the past few days Mimi has not wanted to wear her trainer or a pull up ( we are still transitioning out of disposables). I put it on and she takes it off. Some times she has to use the potty, some times she has already released in her pants, and some times she just wants to be naked! Today she didn't want her pull up to sleep at nap time. I let it go - even though it was hard - knowing she would likely pee all over herself while she was sleeping. She did and she didn't like it. She immediately wanted to go to the bathroom to wash up and clean her bed, which we did together. Tonight she wet herself just as she got into bed, in a pull up this time, and she started to take off her pants, and I helped her. We cleaned up and I asked her "Do you want a new pull up?" I was surprised when she said, "Yes!"
This experience was a lesson for both of us. I think she is starting to connect the dots with the toilet awareness process, and I am starting to find it easier to let go and follow the child.
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