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Potty training stinks!! I am getting discouraged and angry about it, which is then creating other negative behaviours and dynamics in our home. I've been reading Joshua (with the church we've attended the last few weeks). Reading about the victory God promises his people in the new land and He tells Joshua multiple times to be Strong and courageous. I heard a great sermon today about surrendering anew my life to Jesus (frontlinedc.com) and I'm studying in my devotions about God's awesome power and how He wants to have access to every area in our hearts and lives. It's all adding up to tell me that I can't control whether or not Tristan uses the potty. He can! Only he can! And getting angry only gives him control over me, which he loves!! (What child wouldn't?) I am taking a step back after he wakes from his nap today and I'm going to let him do it. He knows how to poo and pee in the potty. He's done it! If he wants to do it again, fine. If not, fine. We'll see how that goes. I have to give this to God and allow Tristan to make his own decisions. My book on habits is talking about common courtesy and how children follow their parents example in courteous behaviour. Well, I have been setting a bad example in my behaviour. I need a complete overhaul. How can I expect my child to behave maturely, courteously and with self control, when I'm not exemplifying those behaviours?

On a more positive note. I feel like I'm living in a snow-globe today. The fluffy snow keeps swirling about outside. It's not collecting on the ground, it seems like it just wants to stay in the air and look pretty. Tristan and I are enjoying it.