Potty-isms

We've been working on Rowan's potty training for what seems like forever...perhaps started a little bit before he was "ready", but selfishly, I was ready, and sick of changing 2 babes' diapers.  We've read and solicited advice from previous potty-training experienced individuals, and have tried a gammet of bribe techniques to get him to GO.  Through this process, we've learned that our son has knowledge beyond his means, and seems to have out-sold his 2 salesperson parents.  Stickers, chocolate, special treats, and all the "norm" items of bribery haven't brought success on the potty.  It was the big ticket items...a new Thomas engine, a trip to see the new Cars 2 movie, Mack (from Cars 2)...you name it.  BUT- we're getting there!  Expensive, but I figure the trade-off in diaper purchases for the next 6 months is well worth it. 

In this process, Rowan has decided that he needs things to watch and cheer him on when he's going potty.  Creepy!  ...but again, it works:

I think he's created a new form of voyeurism, and I'm wondering at what point the "stage fright" is going to kick in.  In the mean time, we've realized that he's learned how to "hold it" for his #1s, as it takes about 10 minutes to set up all his "guys' to watch him go pee-pee". 

Nutty behaviour aside, we're darn proud he's well on his way to permanent (and clean) big boy underroos.