Sunday
I wake up at eight so I can get our things ready for the zoo. I pack a lot of extra wipes so I can clean the toilets before Rory sits on them. I pack extra clothes and an empty plastic bag to hold and wet clothes. I'm mainly worried about Rory going poop in her pants. I really hope she doesn't.
When Rory wakes up o dress her in a yellow sundress and put her hair in pig-tails. She uses the bathroom and I feed her breakfast.
At nine a knock at the door signals Mia's arrival. I let her in and put my shoes on and Rory's as well. I grab our things and we go to Mia's car. Mia drives to Bridgeport where the Beardsley Zoo is. Rory can barely contain her excitement when Mia parks the car.
When we get out of the car I get the stroller from the trunk and put Rory's diaper bag on the bottom. We walk to pay, Rory holding Mia's hand.
Once we get inside I spot a bathroom and take Rory. I use a few wipes to clean the toilet and line the seat with toilet paper. I help Rory sit and tell her to hold my legs for support so she doesn't have to touch the toilet. She goes I'm glad since that means she's good for a while.
We see all of Rory's favorite animals. So far she hasn't had any accidents. I've taken her to the toilet two more times. It's starting to get close to Rory's nap time when she normally poops. I decide to take her to the bathroom again.
"Okay Rory you need to try poop. No accidents in your pants." I tell her.
"Diaper mama?" She asks.
"No diaper Hun." I tell her. "You need to use the toilet.
I have her sit for fifteen minutes but nothing. I let her up reminding her not to poop in her pants. We are walking around looking at the animals. I can tell Rory's about ready for her nap because her pace has slowed down. I figured I'd let her stay up as long as she wants and let her sleep on the car ride home.
"Mama diaper." She says.
I know what that means and I search for the nearest bathroom. I quickly scan the map and the closest bathroom is a ways away. I put Rory in her stroller and rush towards it. Mia following closely behind.
"I sorry mama." I hear Rory saying over and over again crying.
"Oh Baby please don't cry." I say.
We make it to the bathroom and I take Rory into one of the stalls.
"Wory has acdent." She says sadly.
"I know but did you try to wait to go in the toilet?" I ask her softly.
"Yes."
"Then that's all I can ask for." I give her a kiss and proceed to change her.
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We had lunch around one and I decided we would head home around two-thirty. Rory spots a playground and we let her play for a little.
"This whole poop thing is so much stress on her." I tell Mia.
"What do you mean?"
"While I was rushing her to the bathroom she just kept saying 'I sorry mama' over and over again. It broke my heart."
"Well look at it this way: that shows you that she understands she needs to go on the toilet."
"Yeah you're right. I asked her if she tried to wait to use the toilet and she said she did.
"I know it's hard to see your child upset but look at her." Mia says and we both look over at her. "She is one of the happiest kids I've ever seen. This will not scar her for life."
"I know." Reply sighing smiling when I see Rory walking over to us. "Hey Baby." I say lifting her to my lap.
"Mama milk."
"I have to go get you some Hun." I tell her while pulling her thumb from her mouth.
"I'll get it." Mia offers.
"Thanks."
While Mia is in line getting the milk I take Rory to the bathroom and put her diaper on when I notice she can't keep her eyes open.
We make it back out just as Mia is walking back to the bench where she left us. She helps me pour the milk in Rory's cup that I placed in the diaper bag. I strap her in the stroller and give her the milk. Mia and I slowly make our way to the exit.
On the ride home I think about our outing. I feel it went well. Sure Rory had an accident but it's to be expected on our first all day outing since toilet training. She did well and I couldn't be prouder.
I know it's short but I have the chapters divided by the day andsome will be shorter than others. I hope you enjoyed.
