Potty training is officially done
After 6 months of accidents, bribes, sticker charts, and a whole lot of patience we are officially done potty training our 3 year old. No more diapers. No more pull-ups. I actually
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After 6 months of accidents, bribes, sticker charts, and a whole lot of patience we are officially done potty training our 3 year old. No more diapers. No more pull-ups. I actually
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