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Mom and children's author chronicles the frustrations, joys, embarrassments and struggles of staying home with her three boys and trying to get published.

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Even Darth Vader Poops in the Toilet
Contributed by: Stephanie Blake   on 6/19/2006

Potty training boys might be the most frustrating thing in the world! My kid will not poop in the toilet even though there is no medical reason why he can't. We've tried stickers and candy and charts and simply ignoring him. We have watched the poop movies, and read the "everybody poops" book. We've even sung the potty song around the house. "Yes, I'm going to the potty, potty..."

But, he will not do it. If he happens to be wearing big boy pants, he'll go find a pull-up and a corner to do his business. If I happen to look his way or ask if he is pooping, then he quickly raises his hand and tells me that I don't see him. What, does he think he is the Invisible Pooper---a new superhero?

I wish I would have known in advance that it takes a long time for little kids to realize that poop is supposed to end up in the toilet, not on the back step, not in their pants, not in the dog bowl, and definitely not in their hair.

I am realizing you have to have a strong stomach to potty train. And a lot of patience. Not a lot of people are equipped. Must haves include: rubber gloves, a good pet mess solution, and rags, lots of rags. Minor needs are a potty chair, bubble gum or some other bribe and the potty song. You have to get excited (but not too excited because it will scare them), if they are even willing to sit on the potty. It helps if you turn on the faucet and read a book during training. Also a cold drink can help it along; one for you is good, too.

At our house, we talk about all the people who poop. Superman poops on the toilet, grandma poops on the toilet (most of the time). Even Darth Vader poops on the toilet. Santa, too.

My pediatrician lies to me at every visit and says that it will happen. Soon, all the kids in my house will be potty-trained. I'm waiting.


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Submitted By: Carrie Nortillo
posted on 6/22/2006 @ 10:57:58 AM
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I'm 7 months pregnant, so I have a little while before I need to worry about this adventure. Sounds like a great sense of humor can help you get through this phase, too -- I'll have to remember that!
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Submitted By: Karen Groves
posted on 6/21/2006 @ 4:30:34 PM
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The fun keeps coming folks. My little boys are all grown up. But, wait are they? See my blog on not growing up and thanks for the great stories. http://denver.yourhub.com/Blog.aspx?contentid=96947
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Submitted By: Jared Keller
posted on 6/21/2006 @ 4:04:46 PM
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Oy, the pooping in the potty. We're working on getting our two-and-a-half year-old there, and it's just. Not. Happening. A terrific post, as always.
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Submitted By: Bill Boucher
posted on 6/19/2006 @ 6:08:43 PM
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Nope. Vader doesn't poop. He uses the Force to magically move waste from his bowels to differnet locations. What do you think all those people he chokes are choking on? By the way, believe it or not, I also poop.
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Submitted By: Joe McDaniel
posted on 6/19/2006 @ 2:34:05 PM
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Sith is an anagram for your-know-what.
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Submitted By: Stephanie Blake
posted on 6/19/2006 @ 10:39:01 AM
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Well, I watched Revenge of the Sith fifty five and other than being totally grossed out at the frying of Anakin's lower half and head, I realized that his butt must still work...
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Submitted By: John Eisel
posted on 6/19/2006 @ 10:30:57 AM
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I agree with Zwick - i figured his bowel movements were controlled by the suit - why else would he always be pictured sitting when they open his little living dome?
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Submitted By: John Zwick
posted on 6/19/2006 @ 10:28:50 AM
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I'm not one of those Star Wars obsessives, but I always figured pooping was one of the things Vader's machine-like costume did for him. Maybe not, though. Know that scene in the Empire Strikes Back when you see the helmet being lowered onto his head? Maybe if the scene had been shot 2 minutes earlier, you'd see Vader's on the toilet. The best thing about that idea is that it really deflates his villainy. Next time I'm scared of somebody, I'll stop, collect myself and say "even [Villainous Figure] poops."
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Submitted By: Eric Lubbers
posted on 6/19/2006 @ 10:28:37 AM
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Considering the huge variance in size and anatomy of the different alien species, I've always wondered what the bathroom facilities were like in Star Wars. Don't try and tell me that Yoda, Chewbacca and Jar Jar Binks use the same toilet shape. At least we've got one answer here. Great blog.
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Submitted By: Brendan Leonard
posted on 6/19/2006 @ 10:21:29 AM
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There definitely needs to be a celebratory blog entry when it happens, and I'll blog about your blog and we can all share in the joy.
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Stephanie Blake

Parker , CO

Stephanie Blake has posted 48 blog entries and 120 comments since joining on 2/14/2006. Stephanie Blake 's average blog rating is 4.95.
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