Wow. Where do I even begin?!

Potty training two toddlers at the same time? Whew—just saying that out loud feels exhausting. If I’m being completely honest, this was one parenting milestone I dreaded. Not just because of the accidents, the endless changes, and the sanitizing, but because of the pressure—internal and external.

One thing I learned quickly? Block out the noise. People mean well (sometimes), but every child is different. Every family is different. And you have to filter out the opinions that serve no purpose in your journey. Suggestions? Sure, I’ll take the helpful ones. But unsolicited shaming? That can stay at the door.

I can’t tell you how many times I was made to feel like I was failing because my almost-three-year-olds were still in pull-ups. From the side comments at family gatherings to the raised eyebrows from strangers—yes, people really do have thoughts about your child’s bathroom schedule. 🙃

And trust me, I’ve tried every trick in the book—the sticker charts, the songs, the timers, the “let them run around naked” method (yep, that one too). At one point, I just got flat-out tired. Tired of cleaning up puddles. Tired of constant laundry. Tired of wiping up after two little humans and questioning whether we’d ever see the day of dry underwear and no accidents.

To be completely transparent: I was overwhelmed, burnt out, and honestly a little discouraged.

But here’s the thing—they got it. We got through it. Not overnight, not perfectly, and not without tears (theirs and mine), but it happened. And looking back, I wish someone had just told me: It’s okay if it takes time. It’s okay if you feel like quitting. It’s okay if your journey looks different