Today, Ian said, "Mommy, I want to pee standing up." He has been practicing this "skill" with Tante lately. I followed him to the bathroom where he proceeded to do his business, albeit quite awkwardly. How should I phrase this? The "necessary equipment" barely clears the toilet and it is altogether funny and scary to watch him attempt to complete his mission. But he did it and after I showered him with all the appropriate accolades, he said, "Don't flush the toilet! I want to show Claire!"
He yelled to Claire, who was in my bedroom watching a movie, and said, "Claire, come here. I have a surprise for you!" (A surprise indeed, I thought). Then he went to get her and as she climbed down from my bed, he took her hand. They walked together hand in hand to the bathroom, he naked and her totally unsuspecting of what awaited her.
When they got into the bathroom, he said, "Look in there, Claire. I did that STANDING UP!" Claire, the typical adoring little sister, responded with, "Wow!" and then, "Flush potty?" "NO!," Ian said. "I'll flush the toilet" and he did. And Claire, the ever mimicking little girl, ended this hysterical encounter with, "Good job, Ian!"
Good job both of you. You reminded mommy once again why she is so blessed to have both of you in her life:).
So cute! I love when kids give us a fresh look at everyday activities! Thank you for sharing!
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I love your blog. I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. You are a great witness to the hope and strength that God gives us in our sorrows.
Good job, Wendy! You're a great mom!
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