A lot of our conversations in this house revolve around poop. Yup, not kidding… Poop.
We have one baby, one toddler, and two preschoolers, so poop is a neverending source of conversation. Some old-time favorites are always size, color, smell, body parts, and the list goes on. Mom’s least favorite poop topic is location. Mostly because the conversation always begins with, “Me poo…. or I pooped…” And ends with me screeching, “You pooped WHERE?!” It’s not pretty, but I’m convinced it’s normal.
My oldest daughter, on the other hand, is positive it is NOT normal and we should all pretend as though no one ever poops. It should not be mentioned. Ever… That function which shall not be named. Following one of these conversations you’ll hear her take a deep sigh and mutter, “It’s not okay. It’s just not okay. I can’t believe we’re talking about this again.” And she’ll quietly slink away, pretending not to be listening to the conversation.
Well, I just want to say, “Thank you Tim Hawkins! I now have the reassurance I needed to know YES, we’re normal!”
We got to see Tim perform last weekend in Galena, Illinois. I’ll admit to being a little giddy at being alone with my husband overnight for the first time in approximately 13 years, but I thought he was fantastic!
His skit on his three year old ds and poop was priceless and I was laughing way louder than I ought according to my husband. But, gosh, it’s so nice to relate to someone!
It was with GREAT relief that I came home the next day and reassured our almost 13yo dd, “We’re totally normal!”
She broke my heart. 😦
“No mom, we’re NOT normal. It’s just that he’s as twisted as we are.”
Sigh.
Whateva’.
February 20, 2009 at 7:10 am
I just read your whole journal and I have to say, we are long-lost sisters!! I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment! Thank you so much for sharing your life here and what you are about. I wish we could meet!! :0)
(((HUGS)))
February 20, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Aw Jenn, thanks. For those of you who don’t know, Jenn and I are not only Christian sisters but we’re also NaturalKids team members. It’s really hard to find women we have a lot in common with I think. Or I suspect that there are more out there??? Christian sisters who love natural, love simple, love their families, and are inspired by a less driven way of life. (And who can laugh at poop and themselves sometimes!)
God bless every one of you!