Conversations with my almost 3 year old...

Me as I peek in the bathroom door:  M, what are you doing ?  Are you going?

M:  Mama, you scared me?

Me:  Did you use the potty or are you playing?

M (holding up her hands):  I didn't use the potty.

Me:  Did you put your hands in the potty?

M (happily stating):  No, Mama.  I put my head in the potty.  See my hair got a little wet.

Oh...that is so much better.  :)