This afternoon, after I had already given Elyssa and Natalie a bath, I took Victoria into the bathroom to start her bath. I noticed her diaper was dry and decided to put her on the potty to see what she would do. I immediately said, “go tee tee.” And, believe it or not … my little one-year-old Down syndrome baby pottied! I couldn’t believe it! I went crazy with praise for her and she just laughed. I really believe she knew what she was doing!

After Victoria’s bath, I got her all dressed in her PJs. We were still in the bathroom and I said, “stand up.” She was holding my fingers and she stood up. Wow! It is so encouraging to know she is understanding my commands! Then, I said, “walk.” I backed up some, still holding onto her fingers, and she began taking steps! She took several steps before she decided to sit down. I was amazed! Praise the Lord that Victoria is responding so well! I was so excited to see her doing these new things! I ran into the bedroom, where Mark was doing some work on his computer, and told him all about the exciting things Victoria had just done. He was equally excited! Then, I began calling family to tell them the awesome news!

Some of you may not understand, but kids with Down syndrome and usually very slow to potty train. I know this is just a beginning, but I plan to keep introducing her to the potty training concept in hopes that she’ll take to it sooner.

I just believe my little girl is special! God is helping her in so many ways and I couldn’t be more thankful!