gearing up for potty training

i have gotten really pumped up about potty training, even if it doesn't work the 1st time around. i bought the little potty, some big boy underwear, and am reading a potty training book. i haven't put the batteries in the potty yet (oh yeah! it has ALL the bells and whistles!) but i did put it out for porter to "explore". he is now comfortable lifting the lid, sitting down, taking some tp, wiping his bum (well more like his hip), and putting it in the potty, closing the lid, and flushing. the book i am reading is all about a huge potty party that lasts all day, and is supposed to have them trained by the end of the day. sounds great, right? i'm not getting my hopes up. so there is a lot of "preparation" for all the activities and cool drinks they have planned for the potty party. i need to gear up for the "BIG DAY". oh, and i think i am pretty clever, but i have lovingly named the little potty, "Porter Potty"! :) he even tried on his new big boy undies the other night, he wore them for about an hour and had no accidents but then we put his diaper on since he was going to bed.