“Hey, C?” “Yahmamy?” “I think it’s time for you to start having peepees and poopies in the potty.” “Uh hun.” “So, I think we’re going to get a super fun chart and every time you have a peepee or a poopy in the potty we’ll put a sticker on the chart, and when the chart is all full of stickers then you can have a really big prize. What kind of a prize do you think you might like?” C squints in concentration and then without any hesitation answers: “A goat.” “A goat?” “Yes. A goat.” M and I erupt into near hysterical giggles. “Oh. Well,” I say when I can finally catch my breath. “I was thinking something more along the lines of a Polly Pocket.” “Oh! Yes! I want a Polly Pocket instead! I go have a peepee on da potty.” And off she races towards the bathroom, pulling off her pajamas on the way. She didn’t pee, but that’s OK, I haven’t made the chart yet. Plus, what if she changes her mind again. What on earth would we do with a goat?
She is awesome. And you would never have to mow the lawn… at least in patches…
That’s adorable!
Way to talk her down from the goat. Very good call.
That’s fantastic! Our next door neighbours had a pet goat for keeping their lawn mown and it did a great job.
You’d never run out of milk for your morning coffee and could make some KILLER Greek food (feta)! *lol*
Got to love kids!!! a goat…..OMG!!!=0)
Hey, I live in the country and really could use a goat! My youngest will start potty training this summer… there’s a thought. 🙂