After you empty your child's potty into the toilet, put the toilet seat down. If you are like me, you have spent your entire marriage nagging your husband to put the seat down. Every time you forget to do this is his chance to get revenge. Need I say more?
The first time your child does "poo poo" in the potty, you will want him to stay in diapers forever. Think about it. A diaper can be changed quickly and disposed of without a second thought. The potty, on the other hand, needs to be emptied, wiped out, cleaned thoroughly and (if you're neurotic like me) sprayed with disinfectant. Diapers really are easier.
You should practice running as fast as you can, while holding your child in the air and yelling, "Coming through! I have a 2-year-old who can't wait!" This skill will come in handy when you have to sprint past the line in a public restroom because your child has to go "Right now, Mommy!" Don't feel guilty about bypassing the line in this situation. Just don't abuse the privilege, which brings us to...
Your child will then start a riot as you exit the stall by announcing, "Mommy did wee wee, too." Since you have to stay in the bathroom long enough to wash everyone's hands carefully, you have no choice but to laugh and say in your loudest voice, "That's right, Mommy did wee wee just before we left the house." And then whisper, "And we will have lunch at McDonald's if you don't say another word while we're in the bathroom."
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