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Sometimes it’s best to rip the band aid off quickly.  There is a very brief amount of pain but then it’s over.  That has been the case with getting Thing 3 to do major new things.   It’s how we got him to move from his crib to a bed.  No slow transition, just cold [...]

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We knew this was coming. But that doesn’t make it any easier. We delayed as long as we could, knowing the difficult road that was ahead. Now, we can’t put it off any longer. It’s time to potty train Thing 3.
Most every transition has been tough with him. Like all [...]

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We’ve seen some pretty weird behavior from Thing 3. From all the comfort objects he sleeps with, to putting stickers on his face, to sticking raisins up his nose. But somehow he still manages to top himself.
We’re officially in potty training with Thing 3. To say it’s been tough is an understatement, [...]

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It was difficult at times, but somehow we managed to potty train 2 out of 4 Things. We are close to starting down that road with Thing 3, mainly because he needs to be out of diapers before moving to the next preschool class in September. Unfortunately he wants no part of it. [...]

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After four kids I thought I had seen everything disgusting that was possible involving poop.  There are the incidents I’ve posted about before involving the swimming pool, at the McDonald’s play place, in the washing machine, and at the zoo.  And now I can add another – the bathtub.
We did the usual triple bath last [...]

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Check out my first article about Memorable Potty Training Moments on Pull-Ups.com.  SuburbanDaddy is distinguished member of a Potty Training Expert Panel.  What makes me an expert?  I’m not sure I have any special knowledge, but I am 2-0 in potty training so far.
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In the typically unglamorous world of SuburbanDaddy, I have achieved a certain measure of celebrity.  SuburbanDaddy is now a recognized Potty Training Expert, doling out advice to parents on the Pull-Ups Facebook page!  And yes, this is not a joke.  Who knows what big and bright future awaits?
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I probably should not be telling this story. There are some things we are better off not knowing. I don’t need to know how hotdogs are made. They just taste so good. And I don’t want to hear about what happens in restaurant kitchens. I just want to enjoy a [...]

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