I went into potty training hardcore last month. One day it was diapers, the next day it was panties and I didn't look back; well until about a week ago. I went back to pull ups. Pull ups made me lazy. They made potty time less urgent. There was a reason for it though. Since... Continue Reading →
Watch The Throne: Potty Training pt. 8- Communication
A few years ago before I was anywhere close to being a parent, I used to read a blog by my high school football strength and conditioning coach. He was writing about one of his daughters undergoing the potty training process. He talked about how before, she used to eat with her hands and as... Continue Reading →
Watch the Throne: Potty Training pt. 8-Slowly Getting It
The last ten days have been an exercise in patience and perseverance. Changing and washing lots of outfits four and five times a day. However, it is ultimately worth it. Cydney is slowly getting the idea that there are no more games in this potty training thing. Day 1 started with Cydney looking at me... Continue Reading →
Watch The Throne: Potty Training pt. 7-It’s On Now
Last weekend, I was talking to one ofy best friends Brandon. Brandon's son Andrew is two as well and he told me they just mastered the potty training saga. I thought that was impressive because it usually takes boys good and into being three before they get it down. He asked me how was it... Continue Reading →
Watch The Throne: Potty Training pt. 6 Forcing vs Not Forcing It
For those who are new to the blog, my daughter Cydney has been able to "Hold it" since July last year. We've been going through the song amd dance of potty training for the last eight months but she's been over it since day two. Recently, I've been trying different approaches to this whole potty... Continue Reading →
Watch The Throne: Potty Training With Help From Elmo
Well, in spite of his recent legal woes, Elmo has been awesome. Kids love him everywhere and Cydney is no exception. We have been trying this potty thing for some time now. We did it before and then Cydney was over it. Gave it a break, she wasn't having it. Rinse, and repeat fir six... Continue Reading →
Watch The Throne: Potty Training Pt. 5 Back At It
Part being fed up, part laziness. I gave the potty training an break because Cydney clearly wasn't feeling it. That's ok. I was relieved when she was going through her stomach flu a few weeks ago that we were not knee deep into the process because as much as everything was well, going that week... Continue Reading →
Watch the Throne: Potty Training Pt. 4 Try Again
Since Cydney has been over the whole potty training thing I've been pretty relaxed about making her try. We'ven sat in front of Dora with a book, snacks, and toys. She doesn't want to. She holds it until she can't anymore. However I have found my window to try again. This whole diaper thing sucks... Continue Reading →
The Weekend in Pictures: Homecoming Edition
There's a lot to write about this weekend so here are the family friendly photo moments. I have plenty of time to write as we are stuck here due to Hurricane Sandy. To my Morehouse and Spelman followers if there are other pictures floating around I didn't leave you out to be mean but to... Continue Reading →
The Weekend in Pictures 10/19-10/21
This weekend we tried at the last minute to check out the Brooklyn Nets in the preseason. Unfortunately, the tickets were sold Out by then. We stopped in Cypress Hill and got burgers instead. Saturday say my sister and I went to a memorial at our old high school that was for a friend who... Continue Reading →