Like many parents, Nick and Brandi Benner resorted to bribery when it came to getting their daughter, Sophia, to stop having accidents in her pants.
Once the toddler was able to poop on the potty for one month, she was going to get the reward of her dreams! At no surprise to her parents, Sophia set her sights on a new doll.
“The obsession is real,” Brandi said of her daughter’s love for dolls.
Brandi Benner
The day finally came. Sophia had successfully pooped on the toilet for one month, and boy was she excited to go pick out her new toy! But as they proceeded to checkout, one cashier decided to stick her nose where it didn’t belong.
She asked Sophia if she was going to a birthday party. The question left Brandi perplexed. She wasn’t sure what about the toy would cause the woman to ask her toddler if it was a birthday gift.
“She then pointed to the doll and asked Sophia if she picked her out for a friend. Sophia continued to stare blankly and I let the cashier know that she was a prize for Sophia being fully potty trained.“
Brandi says that the cashier looked at her confused before continuing to converse with Sophia, asking if she was sure it was the doll she wanted.
“The woman gave me a puzzled look and turned to Sophia and asked, “Are you sure this is the doll you want, honey?”
The young girl enthusiastically replied, “Yes, please!” but the cashier was still puzzled. She continued:
