You win some, you lose some

We're coming up on a month now without a single bite of mac n cheese. He just won't do it. Food is clearly not going be easy for us.

We had a big win today though. Really the best kind too because there was barely a battle in the first place. We decided to get rid of the soft cushy potty seat we've been using since August. I'd like to be able to go places without carrying it around and I'd like him to use the toilet like everyone else. So we just put it away. He got up this morning after being dry all night... have I mentioned that he potty trained at night simultaneously? I'm still amazed by that. Anyway, he clearly had to go. He walked in the bathroom, looked around in confusion and then just walked out. When I told him to go potty, he laid down on the floor and cried. I kind of held him on there to show him what he needed to do and he cried and  tried to hold it but ultimately his body gave out and he did it. And I praised him like crazy and celebrated. Then 4 hours later when it was time to go again (he only goes every 4 hours - amazing!), he just walked in and went - no problem. He even was successful with #2. NO BIG DEAL. Color me shocked. This kid is full of surprises!! We'll keep working on that mac n cheese.

Also this week - he went along to big brother's dentist appointment for "practice". He did just fine there. I was a little worried he would remember the last traumatic experience and try to bolt. But he sat in the chair and stayed during the whole visit. Overall, he was fine but I'm not sure it will help much for his actual appointment when they are actually doing things to his mouth. Side story: in the lobby, big brother made a friend and was immediately telling her all about B. I overheard "that's my little brother. He talks kind of funny but he's learning. He does have some words too". So sweet. And later, he told me that his new friend said B just "has a different brain". So true. So smart. I hope other kids are this wise and accepting.