Poo-poo Time

This time, it was a complete success!

We've been toilet-training Theo for quite some time now, but more often than not, he would either (1) say "tae" after he has already emptied his bowel in his diapers, or (2) say "tae" even if he's not yet ready; he just wants to sit on his "throne". This time, however, he was certain that it's coming, and just a few minutes after we eased him on the toilet bowl, and just after the photo above was taken, he was already gripping the handles, his face getting red, as he pushed with all his might whatever it is that sprang forth from his tiny, rosy red anus. (I hope that ain't graphic enough, hehehe...)

But as you can see, even if his bottom's snug on the toilet bowl, he's still as cute as ever! (Ever met a kid who wants to wear his baseball cap while relieving himself?)

We noticed recently that Theo has a very sharp memory. He can remember the words that we had taught him more than a week ago. Sometimes, he would even use words that we hadn't taught him before, and Mommy D and I would just ask each other who had taught him. I thought most miracles happen only during the first year of life; they actually continue to happen as the child grows older. Surprises never seem to end.

One advantage (or sometimes, disadvantage!) of being away from our relatives is that Mommy D and I are forced to be hands-on parents ourselves. There are no nannies, aunts or grandmothers to whom we can leave Theo for even just a few hours. Thus, when it's a weekend, full-time fatherhood is a given. Mommy D takes care of the rest of the week while I'm off to work.

So far, it's been fun, and we're sure that it'll continue to be fun. With a toddler like Theo, surprises never end. And by the way, you should see him dance!