Benjamin was interested in the toilet at a very young age but shortly after his 3rd birthday he fully embraced underwear and was ready to say goodbye to diapers. I have never understood the whole "potty training" thing where people don't leave the house for days trying to get their child used to underwear and seem to have endless accidents. For both kids (Josie at 2.5 and Benjamin right when he turned 3) they seemed ready and then we switched from diapers to underwear. And with both we had very few accidents. It was one of the very few things that I have not forced as a parent. It just seemed logical that when they were ready it would be easier for all involved. And it definitely was. It is really nice to have crossed this milestone. No more diapers for this kid! And his very favorite is to do a "nature pee" which is to go to the bathroom outside on a tree or a bush or in the dirt, "just like dogs do!" Thankfully around his birthday and when he decided to trade in his diapers for underwear the weather warmed up as well. He goes to the bathroom outside these days more than inside and insists on hitting things with his stream.. He also loves using his "penis pocket" - the small, convenient little opening in boys' underpants. 
And boy is he ever proud of his accomplishment. I took a couple of photos and then he demanded video documentation.
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