The Big Boy Toilet Trouble

    By donscherrer1

    The Big Boy Toilet Trouble cover image

    09 May, 2024

    a boy and a boy standing in a bathroom next to a toilet and a sink with a superman shirt on, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, comic cover art

    Tommy stood nervously in the bathroom, looking up at the big boy toilet. It seemed so tall and daunting. He bit his lip, feeling scared.

    a woman is helping a child to sit on a toilet in a bathroom with a tiled floor and walls, lyco art, a storybook illustration, F Scott Hess, comic cover art

    His mom came in and patted his head, 'Don't worry, Tommy. It's just like the little potty, but bigger. You can do it.'

    a woman sitting on a stool next to a child in a bathroom with a sink and toilet in the background, hyperrealism, a comic book panel, Elizabeth Forbes, comic cover art

    'I'm scared, mom,' Tommy admitted, his eyes watering. 'I know, sweetheart. But remember, brave boys face their fears,' mom encouraged.

    a boy sitting on a toilet in a bathroom with a mess of toilet paper all over the floor and walls, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting

    Taking a deep breath, Tommy climbed onto the stool. But as he tried, he lost his balance and fell. He burst into tears.

    a woman and a boy sitting on a couch in a living room with a picture of a family on the wall, superflat, a comic book panel, Alan Davis, comic cover art

    Mom sat next to Tommy, who was nursing a small bruise on his arm. 'It's okay to fail, Tommy. The important thing is to try again,' she said.

    a boy sitting on a couch with his arms crossed and a superman cape on his chest, in a living room, hyperrealism, a comic book panel, Alan Davis, comic cover art

    Tommy looked up at his mom, 'Really?' he asked. 'Yes,' she nodded, 'You're my brave boy. And brave boys never give up.'

    a boy standing in a bathroom with a toilet and sink in the background and a toilet paper roll in the foreground, sots art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, comic cover art

    The next day, Tommy stood in front of the toilet again. This time, he was determined. 'I'm a brave boy,' he muttered to himself.

    a woman holding a child in a bathroom next to a toilet bowl and a toilet paper roll on the floor, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Altichiero, comic cover art

    Mom held Tommy's hand as he climbed the stool. This time, he didn't fall. He looked at his mom and smiled, 'I did it, mom!'

    a cartoon boy sitting on a toilet in a bathroom with a toilet paper roll and a toilet paper roll, lyco art, a comic book panel, Alan Davis, comic cover art

    A week later, Tommy was using the big boy toilet with confidence. He had conquered his fear and was proud of himself.

    a man and a little girl standing in a bathroom together, looking at each other and smiling at each other, superflat, a comic book panel, Alan Davis, comic cover art

    Mom stood at the door, watching him with a proud smile. 'You did it, Tommy. You're my brave boy,' she said, her eyes shining with happiness.

    a mother and two children are standing in a bathroom with a toilet and a sink in the background and a picture of a superman on the wall, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Carol Sutton, storybook illustration

    One day, Tommy took his little sister Lily to the bathroom. 'Look, Lily, this is the big boy toilet. Soon, you'll use the big girl toilet too.'

    a cartoon of a boy and a girl in a bathroom with a toilet and a rug on the floor, photorealism, a storybook illustration, F Scott Hess, highly detailed digital painting

    Lily looked at the toilet and then at Tommy. 'Will I fall, Tommy?' she asked. Tommy smiled, 'No, Lily. I'll be there to help you, just like mom helped me.'