bathroom...

William pee-ed in his potty for the first time!!!!  Woo-hoo!  Bill and I are so ecstatic to see him embark on this huge milestone.  For a while now, William (usually) has been able to demonstrate control over his bladder functions when I let him air out and go diaperless.  He often will tell us when he needs to pee and will grab a diaper for Bill or I to put on him so he can take care of his business.  At his 2-year check-up, his pediatrician said we should start introducing him to the potty and allowing him to sit on it (even if he has his pants on) and get used to seeing it.  She said we could ask him if he wants to try and use it, but not to pressure him if he says no.  Initially, William seemed afraid to sit on it.  It took him some time to warm up to it, but eventually, he would pull it out and just sit on it, pretending to use the bathroom.  And that's what he calls it, btw.  It's his bathroom.  We've never really used the word "potty" with him.  We always just say bathroom, so he just calls it his bathroom. 

Anyway, he usually pees a lot after his bath, so we finally decided to try and get him to start using his "bathroom" after his baths.  Sure enough, after getting out of the bath tonight and sitting on his bathroom for a little, he was able to go on his own.  It was wonderful seeing him make this breakthrough.  In so many ways, William is growing up so fast.  (He is talking so much more now, imitating things he hears, but also saying a lot of words he makes up himself.  It is so great to hear him talk.  I love hearing his sweet, little voice.) 

Here's a photo of William's big triumph...  Don't worry.  There's nothing to see.  The pic didn't really come out.  His pee was really clear.  (But wait till he starts pooping!  J/K.  I don't think we'll be putting that on display.)  =)

We're not sure where exactly we're heading with the potty training right now.  But we'll just take it slow.  The pediatrician said there's no rush, and that's totally fine with me.  I am loving these days with my little boy... trying to hold on as much as I can to his baby ways, even if it is still changing his diaper.  =)