16 Tweets That Perfectly Capture The Potty Training Nightmare

Potty training your child is an essential stage in their development, but sometimes it feels like parenting responsibilities go a step too far.

We didn’t sign up for this.

So for anyone who has slipped over in urine on your kitchen floor, this is for you.

1. So, you’ve started potty training.

So Nevaeh pooped on the floor today...I just love potty training 😅
— lil swag (@adri755) September 11, 2016

2. You’ve taken some advice from the experts.

Real potty training tip from me to you: Pretend to be a robot. Kids listen to robots.
— Theo Nicole Lorenz (@TheoNicole) September 21, 2016

3. You get everyone involved.

Everyone in the house must use the potty. If you're a parent, you understand. 😄 #parenting #pottytraining pic.twitter.com/3urcKSM3xt
— Simply BTs (@SimplyBTs) September 10, 2016

4. You recognise the tell tale signs.

My potty training 3 year old was playing in the basement pic.twitter.com/3bX9U9gYeS
— Tom Jones (@TomJones_82) September 9, 2016

5. You’ve even got the safety angle covered.

Safety 1st in potty training. pic.twitter.com/v0ZgymZN2F
— Pieps (@AdamPieper) September 11, 2016

6. But nothing can prepare you for the reality of potty training.

Trying to potty train and the kid pees on the couch. Fuck sakes. Done training for the day. On goes the pull up. #tryagaintomorrow
— Lyssa (@LyssaIreton23) September 11, 2016

7. Like seriously, nothing.

Me: Are you pooping?
2yo: No.
Me: Did you poop?
2yo: No.
Me: Did you fart?
2yo: No.
Me: Are you lying?
2yo: Yea.#pottytraining #boys
— pinkmoon (@pinkmoonbabe) September 11, 2016

8. Potty training is next level parenting.

Potty training my cousin, he's sitting on the toilet, i leave for 2 mins and when I come back this boy is standing INSIDE the toilet.
— Aduh (@Ayee_Duhh) September 10, 2016

9. Why don’t they come pre-programmed to do this stuff?

Who created potty training? Why can't babies already know how to use the toilet? Why can't toilets handle baby 💩? pic.twitter.com/VmxBtk4cK5
— Audrey ❤ (@BlessedWithR) September 10, 2016

10. You try to remember what life was like before potty training.

Things you only say when you have a toddler: "no thank you, please don't put the potty on me" #parenting #toddlerlife #pottytraining
— Ashley Rose Wake (@FinanceYogi) September 10, 2016

11. And long for life post-random-poops in your home.

Here's one of the phrases I'm looking forward to retiring, "Are you pooping in the fridge?" #pottytraining #parenting #lastkidindiapers
— Peter Ackerman (@peter196) September 10, 2016

12. You will start offering bribes.

True candy corn confessions:

Yes, I rewarded eldest during potty training with these awful things

I also washed fewer sheets

Sue me
— Dave in Texas (@DaveinTexas) September 19, 2016

13. And generally give zero f**ks.

Potty training a 2 year old pic.twitter.com/1ZjQCmpzxU
— 🖕🏾 (@FatManAnt) September 11, 2016

14. You’ll start to wonder if this is a life skill they even really need?

Potty training can best be described as a game with your toddler. Only it's not fun. And you're in hell. And there's poop.
— And What a Mom! (@andwhatamom) September 20, 2016

15. Especially when other parents are smug about their potty training success.

"Still talking about potty training?" I was asked by the insecure dinner guest. Complete transfer of power at that moment.
— Daron Hagen (@burningsled) September 10, 2016

16. And conclude there really is only way to deal with this.

Experts all recommend lots of liquids for potty training weekend.
....wait, did they mean for the kid? pic.twitter.com/EoKISghNiO
— Randi Rico WLWT (@RandiRicoWLWT) September 9, 2016

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