The Pitfalls of an Independent Toddler

I love having an independent (for the most part) toddler. She likes to do things for her self and I think that is fantastic!

One such thing is going potty by herself. She is always telling me "I do it!" She wants to potty, wipe, dump and flush then wash her hands. The system works.

This can backfire though. Take this Sunday for example. Sophie and I got home around 6 from my parents and we chillaxing in the house together. She had run off to play in her room and I was hanging out on the couch with my new book (see- definite benefits of independent toddlers). At some, without catching my eye, Sophie goes in to potty by her self. Does her business and goes back to playing.

Fast forward to Monday morning when Jeff finds her full potty (pee and poop, thanks Sophie) in the bathroom. Undumped. I didn't even know she went!!! And since we skipped her bath that night I didn't happen upon it.

And let me tell you what- that shit stunk. Bad. Really bad.

Lesson learned: When you have an independent toddler who doesn't always tell you when she needs to potty, you need to check the potty every night before bed or else you might be surprised.