Quote Originally Posted by Crayola kiddies View Post
I have an almost 4 yr old who also announces that she has to pee even though I gave told her on many occasions that she does need to ask just go ... But she also will be playing and then spontaneously burst into tears ..... I ask what's wrong and she says "I need to go pee". I'm still reaffirming that she can just go but I am still getting this reaction. I have asked if she does this at home and she doesn't but mom thinks it was a requirement at a previous day care. Old habits are hard to break ;(
My 3yo is the same thing!! She was at playgroup today and did this exatly, got up and started crying. When I asked why she said "I have to pee" so then we rushed off to the potty before it was too late! I personally think in this case she was crying because she didn't want to miss out on any fun so was sad that she had to step away!

But then we got home and while I was preping lunch I hear in a whisper "mamma_mia I have to pee". Honestly I think she said it 4 times before I actually heard her! When I did I said "ok then GO!" and off she went! She's been potty trained for over a year and does everything on her own.....so weird!