29 July 2008
I think?
As hot as it was yesterday I had Yannick out in the garden in the paddling pool - butt naked.
We splashed about a little to cool off then he started playing with some toy and I went into the kitchen. Five minutes later he came in and said 'there's poopoo'. Oh? Poopoo? Bird poopoo? Cat poopoo?
I went out with him and asked 'where', he said 'there'. I still didn't see anything and believed it must be some animal poopoo. I asked again and finally after some finger pointing I managed to spot the tiny heap of poopoo in a corner on the patio, together with a little puddle. This time he said 'done poopoo' and after a little break 'I think?' which made me smile.
What is a mother to do? I can't tell him off as he actually told me he did it - normally he never says anything. In any case it wasn't difficult to clean up - much better than in a nappy!!! And maybe he's finally getting more aware of his bodily functions which is a vital step to start potty training at some point. So, actually, well done, Yannick!