The Rooster Call
I'm not exactly sure how it started.Or even when it started (My Boy or DQ)...
But, during the potting training of the aforementioned older kids in the family, we taught them to use a code after they made their business.
Number 1 is easy enough. TP and wipe, then flush.
Numero Dos, a little trickier. Can you see a toddler attempting to tidy up back there on their own?
And, they always wanted privacy when doing their business, so in order to know when they were done, needing help, enter the code.
Hubby and I--Okay
COCK-A-DOODLE DOO!!
Then mommy or daddy will come rushing in to help you wipe, okay?
Kid--(all excited and stuff) Okay!!
It was like a dang hen house in here for YEARS before I would
...even now they could use...nevermind.
Now we're trying to implement this very code with K.
K--Coocoocoo?
Me--No, Cockadoodledoo!
K--Coo Coo!
Me--Cockadoodledoo!
K--Mommy punny [funny]!!
Me--When you have poopoo in the potty chair call mommy okay?
K--Coocoo!
Me--Okay
It might take a while, but my little rooster will get it right!
September 15, 2008 at 1:31 AM
toddler trying to wipe themselves after poop always equals disaster. I've learned this recently
September 15, 2008 at 3:18 AM
For a particularly big job they should 'Moooooo'.
September 15, 2008 at 3:47 AM
I think I'll do that to my husband once...just to scare him.
September 15, 2008 at 4:34 AM
Oh that's too cute! CooCoo might just be her thing and hey at least you know what it means...makes her stand out :) Love it!!
September 15, 2008 at 4:44 AM
When he's 30 and getting married...everyone should make the noise as they walk into the reception!!
September 15, 2008 at 5:21 AM
How adorable is that?!!
September 15, 2008 at 5:23 AM
HAHA! That is hilarious. I am dreading the wiping, but I can't wait to be rid of diapers...ahhh...a catch 22. How long do we wipe for?
September 15, 2008 at 5:25 AM
I love it! So much more subtle than "Moooooom! I'm through pooping!"
September 15, 2008 at 5:48 AM
OMG! I love potty talk :-) Yes, I know that makes me extremely weird, but it's so cute how kids communicate when they are trying to get the whole pee & poo thing down. I love the "number 2" call. Hmmm, have to use that one when I train my final baby!
September 15, 2008 at 5:55 AM
I'm curious as to why a rooster? I mean I can understand not using a lion - roaring in front of campany may send the wrong message especially in relation to poo. But a rooster?
September 15, 2008 at 6:53 AM
So cute! So much more fun than "I'M DONE!!!!"
September 15, 2008 at 7:31 AM
That's too cute! I'll be standing guard with Baby Girl! No more poop in the sink for me!
Thanks for your concern about sleep situation. We're back on schedule! PTL!
September 15, 2008 at 8:16 AM
What a hoot! I just hear the extremely loud scream of, "mommy... I'm doooonnnneeee". Over and over and over...
September 15, 2008 at 8:49 AM
cock a doodle doo. I am starting potty training today with McClaine. After I finish reading through 68 posts in reader.
September 15, 2008 at 9:04 AM
I may just steal this idea. Not that the boy shows any sign of cooperating by pooping on the potty. I'm just trying to think positive.
September 15, 2008 at 9:51 AM
My son yells, "Dad...I pooped!"
To the point...just not so descrete
September 15, 2008 at 10:22 AM
What a cute idea! We've got the cockadoodledoo part down; now it's just using the potty that we need!
September 15, 2008 at 10:25 AM
OMG if one of the monkey's did this, I think I would pee my pants! This is classic!!!
September 15, 2008 at 10:28 AM
You are hysterical!!!!!
September 15, 2008 at 10:36 AM
It takes time for little roosters to get their call down pat. I actually learned that recently. :)
September 15, 2008 at 10:37 AM
It takes time for little roosters to get their call down pat. I actually learned that recently. :)
September 15, 2008 at 10:59 AM
I never thought about a code word, pretty funny. I always heard the typical MMMMMMOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Aw...the joys of being a mom!!
September 15, 2008 at 11:35 AM
What a fun idea! I'm sure K will be a great rooster very soon.
September 15, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Awwww, she calls coocoo when she poopoos...so cute...
September 15, 2008 at 12:53 PM
What a great system I love it and will have to remember it!!
September 15, 2008 at 1:52 PM
You're so FUNNY!
I was never this creative with potty training. Ho Hum.
September 15, 2008 at 2:04 PM
That is too funny :)
September 15, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Aw, so cute! I still remember trying to get my daughter to say "cock-a-doodle-doo" and she'd go "dot-do!" The best.
September 15, 2008 at 2:32 PM
The mom punny!
September 15, 2008 at 2:45 PM
Love the rooster calls. Thought this post was going somewhere else when I saw the title and you started blogging about pottying.
Great post. Good luck with little rooster.
Have a great day!
September 15, 2008 at 3:45 PM
ahhh the joys of potty training.
I love the rooster attempts!
September 15, 2008 at 4:21 PM
First of all, I know what you mean by sometimes they still need help. Geez I have a 10 year old step son! AHHH!
Second, I am so trying that with Riley! We put a halt to the potty training when I figured out that I was putting to much pressure on myself to do all things at once but we will start again soon!
September 15, 2008 at 5:50 PM
LOL, that's so cute. K is right, you are funny!
September 15, 2008 at 6:10 PM
I like the new word. coocoo. instead of poopooo. has a nice ring to it.
September 15, 2008 at 6:44 PM
This is so funny! I love the code, so much better than " MOM! I POOOOOOOOPed!"
Jen
September 15, 2008 at 7:02 PM
That is a VERY cute idea!
And so much better than:
Mooooooom! Come Wiiiiiiiipe me!
September 15, 2008 at 8:58 PM
Hilarious!
Can you only imagine the google searches that will be lead to your blog now?
September 15, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Mine calls me "Silly Mommy." It's the most adorable thing in the world! Of course, it sounds more like "si-ee mom-eee." Awww!
September 16, 2008 at 9:29 AM
hysterical! Gross but hysterical.
September 17, 2008 at 4:36 PM
OMG-that's adorable. What a little cutie!