Celebrating life's little accomplishments

We like to celebrate life's little accomplishments. When the kids learned to crawl, we celebrated. When they started to walk, we celebrated. When they learned to take their dishes to the sink, put their toys away and say their ABC's, we, of course, celebrated. So, it should probably go without saying that, when they FINALLY started pooping in the potty, we made a big deal out of it. I admit, celebrating this great accomplishment certainly achieved the desired results, but now, months after mastering this "skill," our kids still call us to the bathroom to marvel at their creations. Today was no exception. After Jacob had done his business he ran, enthusiastically, through the house calling my name, "Mommy! You've got to see this!" So naturally, I followed him back to the bathroom to survey his work and congratulate him on a job well done. As we stared into the toilet together, Jacob looked up at me, his face exuberant, and declared with pride, "I'm a great pooper!"

That you are Jacob. That you are!