I knew this would be hard.

But I had no idea it would be this hard.

I knew that there would be tears and frustration…

But I didn’t know that I would be the one weeping and feeling like giving up.

Sometimes feeling like it’s hopeless… like he will never get it.

And I can’t help but wonder if this is how our God feels about us sometimes.

If he weeps and feels like giving up when we just can’t seem to get it…

No matter how hard He tries.

But you know what?

He never does give up on us. Just like I won’t give up on teaching my son to use the potty.

I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he will get it some day. In his time, when he’s ready.

And I will love him and teach him through this until that day.

We’re not there yet. And sometimes I can’t see through the fog of frustration and doubt…

But I know that the sun is still shining even when I can’t see it.

And I know that this too shall pass…

Even though it doesn’t feel like there will ever be an end in sight!

I really really don’t wanna!

Potty train my toddler, that is.

I am so incredibly, completely, wholly dreading this experience.

I know that everyone has done it and survived, but I just don’t know how I will.

If you know me In Real Life, you probably know already that I don’t like messes.

If you didn’t already know that, well… now you do. (And you obviously have never lived with me. Those who do or have, are well aware of my ick-phobia!)

I just don’t know how I am going to handle all the messes. Ugh. I think I’d rather just leave him in diapers until he’s ready for Kindergarten!

But, I also know that I can’t put it off much longer. Bjørn is ready.

Whether he likes it or not.

(Toddler-speak translation: ”Car-mater-wakeeen” is Lightning McQueen from CARS… which is on his pull-ups.)

He is as stubborn as all get-out. Maybe even more stubborn than me.

So I can tell you already… this is not going to be fun for either of us! But it’s time.

So, tell me… What worked for you??

I have looked into (and heard great things about) the 3-day Potty Training Method… but I must admit, it kinda scares me!

Other than that, I am a fish out of water here.

We have one of these, that he loves to sit on, but not use:

And we have one of these, that we both hate:

So, please… tell me what worked for you!

Encourage me! Give me your advice!! (Yes, I’m asking for it!) Help!

Because at this point…

I just don’t wanna do it!