No More Diapers

This is Jake Smith of Atlanta,
Georgia. He wants to be a big boy,
but he still wears diapers.

One day when Jake was playing
with John, he thought, "I don't
want to wear diapers anymore.

John doesn't wear a diaper, he
wears underwear. It would be fun
to play without having to stop to
get my diaper changed.”

So Jake asked Mommy, "Mommy,
can I wear underwear like John?"

Mommy said, "If you want to wear
underwear, you have to use a
toilet like a big boy.“

"Okay, Mommy, I promise,” said
Jake. "Can you take my diaper off
now?“

"Not yet. First, we will buy
underwear. Then I will teach you
how to use the potty,”
Mommy said.

Jake was so happy when Mommy
bought him the new potty and
underwear, he rushed right out to
show John.

John was happy too.
Now Jake wouldn't have to stop
playing just to go and get his
diaper changed.

When Jake went inside, Mommy
took off Jake's diaper and showed
him how to step into his new
underwear.

"Don't these look great! You look
so big in your new underwear,”
Mommy said.

Jake thought sitting on the potty
was easy because Mommy sat
nearby.

As Jake sat there, he got nervous
and said, "I can't, Mommy, I can't."

"Why don't I read a book to you,
Jake?” Mommy asked. "Then
maybe you will be able to use the
potty like a big boy."

Just as Mommy finished reading
the book, Jake went tinkle in his
potty for the very first time.
He was so happy!

"Very good, Jake!" said Mommy.
Then she gave Jake a big hug and
kiss. "I am so proud of you!"

Jake said, "I am so excited! I like
growing up and learning new
things."

But best of all, Jake likes hearing
Mommy tell everyone, "No more
diapers for Jake. he is a big boy
now.”