The boys have been doing great with potty training. While we were on vacation, there were was one potty accident per each child, the entire 12 days that we were gone.

Today, the boys went back to their new preschool for their first full week and each boy had two accidents today alone. It was as if we took a step back today. I realize that a lot has to do with change. A new place, even though they have been several times.

Change is hard on children. Divorce. New preschool, moving, etc. can cause a minor step back, but we are trying to provide as much positive praise and encouragement and getting the boys acclimated again to their routine.

For my wife and I, we have spent so much time focusing on the boys potty training, that at first this minor step back was frustrating, but as we talked through all the changes that the boys are going through, ie. A new daycare, a long vacation and no longer at being at home everyday, we are changing what they have really known for a long time. But we both agree that once we get into the new daycare routine, we feel that the potty training issues will subside.

Patience and a lot of love and encouragement. That is what we are focusing on this week.