Adventures in Potty Training

Well, Lauryn is now almost 2 (she's 22 months to be exact). The question lately that I've asked myself is 'Is it too soon to start potty training?'. It has become apparent in the past month or 3 weeks or so that no, it's not too soon. But I can tell it won't be easy, although, no one ever said it would be.
I bought Lauryn some Dora pull-ups, I figured the Dora picture on the front would be motivation for her. And it is...sort of. Usually, lately, if I can tell she's going potty in her diaper, I tell her we need to go on the potty and rush her there so she'll go in the toilet. Then if she does, she gets a HUGE applause and a candy. I figure, positive reinforcement is the way to go, right?? :)
Well, New Year's Day, she tells me "butt.". I was like "butt?" Then I realized!!! "Do you need to go potty?" and she said "yes.". I took her to the potty and she went! This is the first time she has ever actually TOLD me she had to go, BEFORE she went. I was so excited. She got to wear a Dora pull-up and she got a piece of candy.
The only problem I've had with the Dora pull-ups is that she won't leave her pants on, she wants to take them off to see Dora. Ha ha. Oh well....
And so begins the adventures in potty training at the Machuzak home....Stay tuned for more!