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@Adira: then I wouldn't worry about it. I think most kids are trained closer to 3. You have time!

@Adira: I wouldn't worry about it. The book also said to keep them commando for weeks and R is already in panties and doing great. Find what works for you. If he isn't showing signs of being ready, then the 30 months doesn't matter.

@Adira: IRL a lot of people are surprised that Pete's already trained, since he's not even 2.5 yet. I think people on HB might start earlier than most. You have plenty of time and it sounds like he's really starting to show readiness. I think Columbus Day will be the perfect time to give it a try!

@Adira: I wouldn't worry about not being potty trained. I think even having him introduced to the potty is a good step. Isaac has mild interest in the potty but not enough care to use it. They will get there. I'm thinking of making a reward chart and getting a bunch of dollar store toys for next time we try. This kid works well for rewards.

@ALV91711: That's such a big milestone But wow, how can our babies be turning 3!!! already?

@Adira: you could get some of the Gerber training pants. They are more absorbent then regular undies.

@Adira: Why are you sore?

@Adira: oh wow! We (the parents) don't do much. Mostly follow them through the routine but the coach is there to help with the big flips. Did he like it?

@Adira: we do the parachute at the beginning as part of the warm up. R loves it!

@Adira: yeah we do the parachute, songs, and stretching. Then go out in the main room and do everything else. R has no interest in the stretching, she wants to go out in the main room and jump!

@Adira: Sounds like he had fun at gymnastics. I was thinking the same thing on Saturday about potty training. Our class the parents are very involved in helping the kids. Isaac loved it so much on his second week. They were doing things like walking backwards on the balance beam, of course 100% helped by the parent.

@Smurfette: Parachute would be so much fun. I'm glad she didn't have an accident during class.

@Pumuckl: We still have 6 months until 3, but his room at daycare goes up to 3. This little girl has been in the daycare since before Isaac started, so her and Isaac go way back, lol!

@Adira: Well with backwards I held his hands and the coach moved his feet. She said it takes a few times for them to be able to do it on their own.

@Adira: She didn't have to help many. But Isaac is the youngest and one of the only ones who's never done gymnastics. The coach said they do this type of stuff so that once they hit preschool classes they can do it on their own. And they were doing the low balance beam too at the same time, so we were never waiting.

@Adira: Ours is parents & tots for 2.5-3.5 year olds. Isaac is definitely the youngest in his class.

@Smurfette: That will be awesome when you can just watch! If we continue on with gymnastics then the pre-school class is just the kids. You have to stay and watch until your kid is able to go to the washroom by themselves, at that point if you want you can just drop off and pick up.

@ALV91711: Yay, that's awesome news! Pete had his first bm at daycare yesterday and I was so proud, lol!

He's at swim class now and it's nice having a few quiet mornings on a Saturday morning to spend on HB with a cup of coffee...

Two updates from the week:
Unfortunately, the hitting is getting worse, not better. I have to assume we are in the throes of the terrible 2s. He seems to unravel when he gets tired. Then he hits, kicks, and headbutts whenever he doesn't get his way. We've been using time outs in his room this week but they don't seem to be helping. I can only hope that if we keep at it, this phase will have to end soon. Alternatively, he is the sweetest boy with all his other caregivers and friends. He is absolutely thriving at his new school. He definitely saves his worst behavior for mom and dad at home! So exhausting!

Also, he had a major pee accident in his carseat on a long drive last Sunday. I tried to clean out the seat but realized that, after two years of daily use, it was just disgusting and decided to buy a new one. I installed it on Thursday and made an appointment with a certified car seat technician for Friday. I had read the whole car seat manual, read online installation reviews, and watched the installation videos so I was feeling pretty confident about it. Nope! Apparently I had the whole thing wrong and his old seat had been installed incorrectly too! I was so shocked! The technician told me that, even though I had followed the seat manufacturer's manual correctly, the set up they recommended wasn't the best one for my particular car (2014 Subaru Outback). He took everything out and completely reinstalled it. So this is my PSA to always have your car seats double checked by an expert!

Hope everyone is having fun at their Saturday morning swim and gymnastics lessons!