15 Reasons Why I’m Holding Off on Potty Training My Youngest

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Hey there, little one! As the baby of the family, you hold a special spot in our hearts. You’ll always be our precious little bundle, and we’re not quite ready for you to grow up just yet. Sure, we might let you mispronounce words because it’s completely adorable, and we might invent code words just to keep the magic alive. But those aren’t the reasons I’m postponing your potty training.

Here’s the scoop, my sweet munchkin: I’ve been through the wringer with your older siblings. Your brother and sister have given me quite the education on the challenges of potty training.

1. The battle to keep underwear on the kids.
2. The constant struggle to keep tiny hands away from, well, you know.
3. The relentless checking of pants to figure out if that noise was a fart or something more serious.
4. The puddles of pee everywhere.
5. The stained mattresses that haunt my dreams.
6. The endless mountain of dirty laundry.
7. The splatters on the bathroom walls that make me cringe.
8. The smell of urine wafting through the house after multiple failed toilet attempts.
9. The hand-washing frenzy because little hands and big hands make for slippery situations.
10. The chaos of washing hands after every attempt, because of course, toddlers must help clean up, too.
11. The disputes over how much juice is too much before bedtime.
12. The midnight wake-up calls that turn into full-blown bathroom emergencies.
13. The sheer terror of public restrooms that makes my heart race.
14. The wet car seats that seem to multiply.
15. The constant state of potty alert that keeps me on my toes.

Sure, I’ll help you when you need it, but honestly, I’ve got more pressing matters to attend to than asking you if you need to go every ten minutes to avoid a carpet disaster. That diaper bag? It’s for diapers, and it’s ready to retire. No in-between usage for emergency changes because I can’t wait to ditch the Pull-Ups. It’s old, worn out, and, just like me, it deserves a break—preferably resting in the backseat until it’s donated to the great bag bin in the sky.

At this stage, I’ve embraced a more laid-back approach to parenting that doesn’t really align with potty training just yet. If you need to go and can’t manage your pants, just use the diaper. You’re only 2 years old; it’s a bit early to be mastering the toilet dance. My to-do list is already overflowing without adding hours of potty supervision, preventing you from using half a roll of toilet paper, re-rolling it, and chasing you down to wash your hands—just to do it all again in 15 minutes and find a surprise behind the stove later.

So, I’m washing my hands of this task for now. You’ll master it before kindergarten, I’m sure. And if not, maybe your dad will step in for the potty training duty!

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Summary:

I’m putting potty training on hold for my youngest because the experiences with my older kids have left me exhausted. From messy accidents to late-night wake-ups, I’ve decided to embrace a more relaxed parenting style for now. I’m confident that by the time kindergarten rolls around, we’ll be ready to tackle the potty training together.