March 06, 2003 - 11:01 a.m.

Breaking out the Big Guns

The toilet-training saga continues. We have reached the stage of desperate and, in the words of my boss, "draconian" measures.

While I was on the cruise and the family was in the Bahamas, B had not a single accident. This was thrilling progress! Alas, it was too good to be true, and once they returned home, the accidents also returned with a vengeance.

Now, there is a beverage staple in this household known as hot chocolate milk (or HCM to the adults). It's just warmed up Ovaltine, but the kids love it. B, in particular, drinks tons of it if we let him. We had already cut back on how much we allowed him (two sippy cups a day) fearing that so much liquid in his diet might be exacerbating his bowel issues. It seemed to help a little. Now, since the problems persist, his parents have decided to disallow the HCM altogether until he can master the BM process. B is not at all happy about this (we were hoping it would be both a psychological incentive and a physical aid as well), but so far it hasn't seemed to work much. This new tactic has only been in effect since Monday, though, so no need to give up hope yet.

Other than that issue, it has been a good week. The new carpooling routine has been working well. The kids have been predominantly sweet and affectionate. So all is well.

today's project: careful driving (snow is forecast - ick!)

musing about: spring and the tulips in my little garden

You've got one of the most ideal poop situations I've ever heard!

-TPE
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