Preschool, Here She Comes!

So, somehow, we have a daughter who is old enough for preschool now. Granted, she was considered old enough last May, but my mommy instinct told me she wasn't quite ready yet (especially considering that she wasn't the least bit potty trained at 2 years, 9 months).

And now, at 3 years and 4 months? Completely potty trained. She hasn't had an accident in weeks at this point, not even at nighttime.

It was worth the wait. It was worth waiting for her to initiate using the potty, it was worth the major patience it took on our end, as we changed soiled underwear after soiled underwear, never punishing but always telling her that stuff belongs in the potty, not in there.

Parents- don't fear. Even when your son or daughter is almost three and your friends' kids have been out of diapers for months at the same age- don't fear. Your child really won't be in diapers forever. He or she won't want to be, and he or she will do this thing (potty training) when they are ready.

Along with her being potty trained, the last few months have brought out a maturity in her we hadn't seen before. She is a little lady. Uses her manners, shares very well with her brother. Of course she has her three year old moments, but I could tell she was ready. Ready for something more.

We visited the preschool for the first time. She loved it and didn't want to leave. We then proceeded to the store, where she picked out the pinkest, gaudiest Disney Princess backpack and lunchbox you've ever seen. I bought them with a huge smile on my face, because what's the fun in parenting, if you can't let go and let them make these decisions on their own? Personally, I was eyeing the tasteful light purple lunchbox, but I didn't say a thing. I knew she had many years ahead of her to pick the "more mature" option. You're only three once!

Rosie starting preschool is going to be a big change around here for all of us. Since I'm a SAHM, she's always been home with me. I don't know what it's like not to have her around two mornings every week. Buddy doesn't know what it's like not to have his sister around to play with. It's going to take some adjustment for all of us, but I just know it's going to result in good things.

Good things are always worth the wait.