We ventured back to my parents house this weekend, since we didn't visit much on Sunday. We visited on Saturday, went to Church and then went to Carroll for dinner at the Pizza Ranch.
After dinner, we were going to go home. But I thought we'd swing by the cemetery and visit my grandfather's grave. My grandfather and I were very close growing up. I was always his "Blondie". He passed away my Senior year of High School.
The boys were excited to see their "great grandpa Pat" and I was excited to show them his headstone. I was starting to feel the tears well up in my eyes when I noticed my arm, where I was holding the toddler, felt...moist.
I looked and sure enough, he had a blow out. Where do I change a diaper in the middle of a cemetery? Well, right where I am. I called out to my husband who was still in the car and had him bring the diaper bag.
I made the toddler lay down, right where we were and changed his diaper. It was SO gross, as blowouts usually are. And just then I started laughing...and I knew my Grandfather was laughing as well. And my Great Aunt and Great Uncle, who are buried right there too...
So just when I thought I was going to cry, I laughed. All because of poop...and the strange things we laugh at.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wash Wednesday: Poop
Ah poop. It's not pleasant but it's always there. My mom managed to potty train my oldest child in a weekend (she deserves sainthood for that) and now our toddler is going through it.
Our toddler is a strong boy. He dislikes sitting in a poopy or wet diaper (who would like it?) and has figured out how to undress himself and take the diaper off--no matter what the diaper contains. Yes, ew.
At least once a day I hear the preschooler screaming "POOP" from whatever room they're playing in. I sprint to wherever they are and inspect to see what the poop is on, how far the poop has been trailed etc.
It's gross. And I can't wait until he's potty trained. And then there's always the "blowout" from the baby's diaper. And the ever so fun "Poop in the tub".
I never thought I'd ever write about poop. But I'm a mom. And it's inevitable.
I've found the best way to clean poop depends on the situation. In the tub, we use the "reusable" cups from gas station drinks (cleaned of course) to rinse hair. When the poop in the tub occurs, we scoop it out with the cup into the potty. Toss the cup. Drain the water and refill the tub with HOT water and add bleach. This way the tub gets clean as well as the toys. We usually let it sit for at least a half hour so the bleach can do its work. Yes, I probably have the cleanest tub in Iowa. And we go through a lot of bleach.
When there's the poop on the carpet situation, clean it up with clorox wipes and then use resolve carpet cleaner. That should remove the stain. But no promises.
Clothing needs to be washed in hot (and by itself) right away. I usually run an empty load (with bleach and detergent) after wards as well. Just to make sure all of the ick is gone.
Ah poop. I'm a College educated woman with a degree in English and yet, I'm not above writing about poop. Because when you're a mom, you're a Jane of all trades...even the not so pleasant ones.
Our toddler is a strong boy. He dislikes sitting in a poopy or wet diaper (who would like it?) and has figured out how to undress himself and take the diaper off--no matter what the diaper contains. Yes, ew.
At least once a day I hear the preschooler screaming "POOP" from whatever room they're playing in. I sprint to wherever they are and inspect to see what the poop is on, how far the poop has been trailed etc.
It's gross. And I can't wait until he's potty trained. And then there's always the "blowout" from the baby's diaper. And the ever so fun "Poop in the tub".
I never thought I'd ever write about poop. But I'm a mom. And it's inevitable.
I've found the best way to clean poop depends on the situation. In the tub, we use the "reusable" cups from gas station drinks (cleaned of course) to rinse hair. When the poop in the tub occurs, we scoop it out with the cup into the potty. Toss the cup. Drain the water and refill the tub with HOT water and add bleach. This way the tub gets clean as well as the toys. We usually let it sit for at least a half hour so the bleach can do its work. Yes, I probably have the cleanest tub in Iowa. And we go through a lot of bleach.
When there's the poop on the carpet situation, clean it up with clorox wipes and then use resolve carpet cleaner. That should remove the stain. But no promises.
Clothing needs to be washed in hot (and by itself) right away. I usually run an empty load (with bleach and detergent) after wards as well. Just to make sure all of the ick is gone.
Ah poop. I'm a College educated woman with a degree in English and yet, I'm not above writing about poop. Because when you're a mom, you're a Jane of all trades...even the not so pleasant ones.
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