8 years and 11 months

I have been officially changing diapers on a regular basis for 8 years and 11 months... and suddenly I have found myself in a whole new territory of NO DIAPERS!  Our big 3 year old decided last week that he wants to wear underwear (uh-er-ware) and he is so proud of his cartoon undies!  And I'm sooooo amazed that he DECIDED and I'm not fighting for it.  I fought Hunter and Cole for a good year each - both of them completely capable and able, and simply did not care if they had a dirty diaper on their bum.  So, I've laid back and bit my tongue and just encouraged Danny whenever possible - without force.  It's a miracle (I keep singing the song from Fiddler on the Roof in my head)!!!  I even returned a recently purchased box of diapers for the big guy, so it's official - we're not going back.  I'll have a nice little break...  then just 3 years more, or four.  I'll do my best to wait for this little guy to decide on his own too.  And I'm sure this will be a process with Danny too - but so far, this process has been a 180 compared to his big brothers.  I'm so GRATEFUL!!!  Thank you Danny and you are AWESOME!