My 3 year old, Audrey has always been so sweet, kind to others, cuddly, and really…just an all around lovable girl. But, then something happened. Her little sister was born. Audrey was still perfectly sweet…until I was out of the room.
On top of that, our potty-training success was thrown right out the window. She had to go back to wearing diapers every day….and let me tell you (though, I’m sure many of you know), changing the diapers of a 3 year old is pretty crappy (literally). So, not just one babe in diapers anymore…two…and lots of messes all over the house. I can’t stress enough how overwhelmed I was feeling. And, then…it got worse. Audrey started hurting Isabelle (the babe). Just minutes after I would leave the room I would have to rush back in to see why Isabelle was screaming her head off. Audrey would usually confess that she “sat on her head”. Oh, that’s good. One time I walked in on her pushing Isabelle over repeatedly…every time Isabelle would stand back up. It broke my heart. I cried, for real. Several times. Ugh.
So, that’s what I have for you (if you’re in a similar situation)….the recommendation is to get Potty Power – For Boys & Girls! I owe my sanity to this video.Need more potty training help?? Check out these past posts:Sparking Interest in Potty Training
Thank you for this recommendation! It sounds like you have quite the strong-willed little woman on your hands! I’m glad things are getting better. Good Luck!
i would go mad too if ezra tried any of that. will def get that movie when i’m ready for round two of potty training.
So glad it worked for potty training and her behavior! btw I love Audrey’s outfit in the last pic.
thank you for this post. my daughter is all of these things…except there’s no baby in our family (she’s the baby right now)…this is just how she acts on a regular basis (I know, I’m so lucky). I definitely want to get this video. She as doing really well with potty training then I started baby sitting a few times a week and it’s totally reverted. Hopefully the library has this movie!
Oh sweet Audrey! She was just too perfect and couldn’t handle the pressure. I’m glad the video worked. I’ll keep it in mind for the next ones.
Ordered – done! This post couldn’t have come at a more perfect time! I’ve been trying to figure out how to get Ailia motivated to potty train. Honestly, I need a little motivation to start really potty training myself. But if she’s excited, that will help me be excited. I’m glad you were able to help Audrey fix her behavior. I’m sure she’s much happier, along with mom and the rest of the family being happier! She’s lucky to have such a great mom. And we’re all lucky to have such a great blog!
Ha ha…so glad I am not alone. My daughter was the exact same way.
Just about to enter that realm for the third time and I’m not looking forward to it. This suggestion just might do the trick! Thanks!
I think Audrey’s twin sister lives in my house!
It’s so nice to know I’m not alone in this whole adventure that IS motherhood! 😉
Oh, Mariel! I died a little inside for you when I read this! I would have been half way to the boobyhatch!
I used “Potty Power” with my second and it did the trick. BUT, she has since reverted and I’m feeling this frustration again!! She’s been 3 for a month and it is HORRIBLE changing her. I’ll start putting the video on again and hope once more for the same success. I also LOVED the video! (and so did my already potty trained 4 year old and the 1 yr old baby!)
oh how i wish i read this post a year ago! my 3 yr old was a TERROR when the twins were born!
Holy Cow…..I thought my nephew was sneaky. I am so glad that you found the power. I will so do that for my little one and wish I had known about it for my others. Keep it up. Love the site.