Take a stand

Saturday night we went to a Halloween party (see pictures below) and Sunday (today) we pretty much just hung out around the house. As most of you are well aware, we are still trying to potty (poop) train Mariano. Like most kids he holds his pee in until the very last second when he is wincing in pain and can no longer hold it. I've found it to be more convenient and less messy just to keep his little potty in the living room.

He never poops in it, but at least he can get to it before uncontrolled pee goes everywhere. So today he takes off his underwear to pee just like any other day and walks over to his potty. Only instead of sitting down, he turns towards it, stands up and pees! I couldn't believe my eyes at first because I've never seen him do that. Not only did he continue doing that all day, but he also started going into the bathroom, lifting the seat (both) and peeing into the real toilet. We are so proud of him. We've given him lots of praise and just hope that he'll conquer pooping soon too!