A Funny Thing Happened....
on the way to the potty. Actually the involvement of the potty is secondary to the true nature of this tale. Last night I was watching "Go Diego Go" with Mekhi and let him know it was time to get ready for bed. When he turned around to face me I was slightly surprised by the view, his penis was in his hand and he said "pee pee Mommy." Now, as the mother of a boy I am not surprised to see him playing with his penis, I know that is absolutely normal. However, he has never removed it from his pants on his own. I briefly had visions of my son pulling out his member during daycare but quickly dismissed the thought because I assume (and hope) that he just felt comfortable enough at home to do this.* Or perhaps this is the first sign that he is indeed ready for potty training. We have been doing prep after all, watching videos, singing the potty song, etc.
We proceeded to the potty and he sat there for a good five minutes with penis in hand looking at the ready to go potty. I sat there encouraging him by saying "ready to go potty?" to which he responded "um hmm." Perphaps after my third time asking I began to get on his nerves because he everytime I started to talk he'd say "ssshhhhh." So I asked him "What is it Mekhi?" and he said snake. In my mind I am scratching my head because I can't believe my 2 year old is now referring to his penis as a snake. For clarification I asked him where? and he pointed outside of the bathroom. Okay. Good. Now. Back to my interrogation "ready to go potty?' this time he put his finger up to his mouth and shushed me. When I tried to speak again he shushed me while wagging his finger no.
I about died laughing. I couldn't get upset at him because he was simply imitating me. It was hilarious! As I replayed the entire scene over in my mind from penis out to shushing I had a long laugh about it and realize with a toddler I will never want for entertainment!
*Side note - Today I dressed him in coveralls. Just. In. Case. One can never be too cautious! LOL
We proceeded to the potty and he sat there for a good five minutes with penis in hand looking at the ready to go potty. I sat there encouraging him by saying "ready to go potty?" to which he responded "um hmm." Perphaps after my third time asking I began to get on his nerves because he everytime I started to talk he'd say "ssshhhhh." So I asked him "What is it Mekhi?" and he said snake. In my mind I am scratching my head because I can't believe my 2 year old is now referring to his penis as a snake. For clarification I asked him where? and he pointed outside of the bathroom. Okay. Good. Now. Back to my interrogation "ready to go potty?' this time he put his finger up to his mouth and shushed me. When I tried to speak again he shushed me while wagging his finger no.
I about died laughing. I couldn't get upset at him because he was simply imitating me. It was hilarious! As I replayed the entire scene over in my mind from penis out to shushing I had a long laugh about it and realize with a toddler I will never want for entertainment!
*Side note - Today I dressed him in coveralls. Just. In. Case. One can never be too cautious! LOL
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Was Diego still on? Maybe there was a snake on TV. All I have is an image in my head of a two year old Al Bundy. Sitting on the sofa, watching a little Noggin, snake in hand! LOL!!!
What a cute story, tanks for sharing. I'll be sure to return the favor in a few months ;)
P.S. Good call on the coveralls! {wink!}
I know what this feels like with a boy. Currently, Mariah is potty training. She has me going to the bathroom every minute. She doesn't even like me to be in the bathroom with her.
This is so funny! Good luck with the training.
My best, Lynn
*tea giveaway this week
And, did you say there was a snake outside the window??? There are snakes in Atlanta??? If you couldn't tell, I'm not a fan of snakes ::types with one hand and bites nails off the other::