A Major Milestone
No more diapers for Nathan!
Nearly two years ago, Chad and I went to meet with our financial planners. Before our visit, they had us break down our budget so that they could get a good idea of where our money was going on a monthly basis. The budget they gave me was not structured the way mine is, and their categories neglected to include one of our major monthly expenses – diapers! So under the heading “Other”, I had to write in diapers and the average monthly amount. The planners thought it was funny that I had to have a separate category for diapers. As a family with two kids in diapers full time, however, we spent a decent amount of money on diapers every month.
Fast forward to present day, and we’ve gone from just two kids in diapers to three kids in diapers. Until recently. Emily and Joshua are clearly both in diapers full time. Emily occasionally makes noises about using the potty, but only occasionally. Joshua only makes noises. Nathan has been potty trained during the day since May a year ago, though he still wore diapers at night. When I asked him a while back if he wanted to use the big-boy potty at night, he said, “No, that’s okay mommy. My diaper will be my potty.”
Almost a month ago, Chad was helping him get ready for bed, and Nathan decided it was time to forgo the diaper and wear undies to bed. Chad nervously tucked him into bed, and I think I checked on him about five times that night to make sure there had been no accidents. Happily, he (and the sheets) survived the night! Since that fateful night, he has only had one accident, so I’m now counting him officially fully potty-trained.
In my getting-ready-for-Joshua preparations, I had purchased a box of diapers for Nathan so that he didn’t run out before I made it to Sam’s Club again. When we went last week, I was able to return that box and get one in his sister’s size. I’m relieved to be down to only two kids in diapers. Our diaper production has decreased, and my budget is much happier. Hooray!
What major milestones have you celebrated in your household recently?
