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My 3.5 yr old is perfectly capable of using the potty consistently, but basically doesn't want to. Given all that is going on in our lives, it is on the bottom of my priority list, and in the whole scheme of things, it doesn't matter. He will when he is ready.
That said, last night I was getting him ready for bed and he had his blanket around his shoulders. I asked him to lie down for his diaper and he said, "Super heroes don't lay down", to which I replied, "Well, Superheroes don't wear diapers". He thought about it and then very matter of factly and happily responded with, "Okay, I'm not a Superhero anymore" and he layed down. The rest of the night if someone referred to him as a superhero, he would correct them and say, "I'm not a superhero anymore".
Of course, my intent was to get him to bend his superhero rules not to give up his status, but it was his choice and he was fine with it.
I found it very funny and poignant at the same time. Such acceptance - he gave up what he wanted to be/his fantasy, to do what was best for him at that moment. Great wisdom in this little person. He can teach me a lot.
Blessings, Lou
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Every new day begins with new possibilities. It's up to us to fill it with the things that move us toward progress and peace. ~ Ronald Reagan~
Sometimes what you want to do has to fail, so you won't ~Marguerite Bro~
Thank you for allowing me a peek into your precious moment with your son. It brought back special moments I cherish with my sons at that age. You sound very kind and understanding. What a wonderful gift he is to you and you to him.
