That’s what potty training my youngest is.  She’s done except overnight and I don’t get too concerned about that (it’s hard to when your oldest wears diapers at night until he’s eight).  Besides overnights, there are no diapers in this house.  Can you hear the tears dropping onto my keyboard?  No, seriously, it’s very bittersweet.  I’m very happy to have this stage behind us yet very sad because I don’t have diapers to look forward to.  Some people think it’s great that there are no diapers in my life now.  "Finally", they say to me.  But I want to tell them, "No!  I should be getting ready for more diapers and of the very small variety."

The truth is I want to have diapers in the house, just not for my almost 3 year old.  Every month I have to pray for God to help me accept his will.  It’s very hard.

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4 responses to “Bittersweet”

  1. Margaret in Minnesota Avatar

    Don’t those little bottoms look even smaller without all that padding? I can never get over that…but like you, I may have to.
    How about we dote on all our friends babies? It’s a bittersweet suggestion, but there you have it. I’m also thinking of volunteering in the children’s nursery at the hospital–you know, those ladies that hold your newborn all night so that you can get some sleep!
    These are just thoughts. They help…sometimes.

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  2. sue Avatar

    {{{hugs}}}
    I know it is painful.

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  3. Emily Avatar

    My prayers continue for you. Our Lady of Le Leche, be with KC and bring her peace and joy.

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  4. JennGM Avatar

    Hugs, KC! I know that feeling and I’ll keep you in my prayers!

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