A miracle is described as an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause. While ‘miracle’ might be too strong of a word to describe what Caitlyn has accomplished, it’s not too far off the mark.
I’m of course talking about Caitlyn being potty trained. We actually stopped putting in any effort and instead, opted for a laissez faire type approach. I put faith in what I've read online about children learning whenever they're good and ready. No point in rushing when one's not ready, right? I was thinking it would be at least another year before she figured things out herself.
And then the unthinkable happened last week. Caitlyn wanted to pee so the wife took her to the toilet to sit. Usually what happens is she’ll sit there for a few seconds and then ask to have a diaper put on her. So imagine our surprise when she actually peed in the toilet.
Of course, I thought this was an anomaly, a one-time event, but ever since that day, Caitlyn has consistently been going to pee and poo in the toilet. Each time is just as exciting as the first for me. Every time I hear the tinkle of pee, the biggest smile just spreads across my face and I clap my hands in excitement and wonderment. Truly this is a miracle in its own right. Our little girl has finally grown up.
In honor of this momentous occasion, I was feeling compelled to tell another one of my pee stories, but after some thought, I think I'll let Caitlyn have the spotlight to herself for the time being. She deserves it. My time to shine can come later.
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