“Mommy, come look!”
“What Jude?”
“I just had a really huge poop.”
“Good for you. That means you’re not full of poo.”
“It isn’t good.”
“Why not?”
“Because it’s so stinky. That’s why!”
If it smells so bad, why did he call me? But then, this is the child who was overjoyed when I got plug-in style air fresheners for his bedroom.
Roegen dashes across the house removing his clothing as he goes. Knowing that he has a dirty diaper I race after him.
My path is blocked by Breydon.
Me: Breydon, move. I need to catch your brother.
Breydon: What’s the password?
Me: You’re right. Please move. I need to catch Roegen.
Breydon doesn’t move.
Breydon: The password is polkadot.
Me: Polkadot?
Breydon: Yeah, [...]
I shouldn’t laugh about this but every time I think of it I find myself chuckling again. Since today is my birthday I figure that I’m able to get away with things right now that I wouldn’t get away with otherwise.
Last night I had helped Roegen take off his shirt and pants because it [...]
Today is Father’s Day, the 8th such day that Scott has celebrated. He’s a good one, despite his lack of interest in changing poopy diapers. The bond that he and the boys share is strong. I watch him with our sons and my heart melts.
I also spend today thinking about my Dad. I’ve rarely talked [...]
“Breydon, it’s so funny. Come quick! Roegen flushed the toilet and water went everywhere!”
“Jude was on the potty so I went in the bathtub.”
“No Mommy, MY poop!”
“Jude gave Roegen a shower with a bag of flour.”
