on Thursdays Ayva goes to the creche in the afternoon. we usually try to squeeze a nap in after lunch before we take her. most times we end up having to wake her up and today was no different as Henri and i were in a bit of a rush to go to a funeral. :(
i went into her room and was hit by the biggest whiff of poo ever. i was just thinking, "great, we're in a hurry and now i have to change a poopy diaper."
and then i looked down on Ayva.
the first thing i saw was her bare bum...what?! and then i saw the poo. all over her legs. all over the head of her bear, Blue. on her blanket. alllll over the white sheet. her diaper was flung over the side of the crib to the floor and it was unscathed.
wow. i always knew i had something like this to look forward to, but never thought it would happen with Ayva. this is a girl who can not stand it if her hand has a speck of dirt on it. even if her hand is wet with water she brings it to me to wipe off - and now she's covered in POO?!
what else can i say - it was a fun parenting moment and not one i am likely to forget for quite some time. i don't think the aroma will fade from my memory too soon either. thank goodness i'm safely through my first trimester or i would not have been able to hold down my lunch!
I think it's worth mentioning that Papa had the wonderful job of picking off the poo-clumps and hosing his daughter down in the tub. And actually having to *scrub* the poo off her arms and legs and pick it out from behind her nails, while she actually shook and howled the whole time.
Good times were had by all. Let's hope she decides to leave her diaper ON from this point forward. :)
Posted by: The Husband | May 30, 2008 at 04:08 AM
OMG!! I remember when this happened to Doc - it was so bad she took pictures of it! And seriously, I know what you mean about being through the 1st trimester, that would have made it pretty difficult for me too!
Posted by: Vivi | May 30, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Been there, smelt that.... Why is it they always know the worst time to do it, too? Hope even Ayva was put off by the smell and won't do it again!
Posted by: rachelle | June 03, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Wow, always love the poo stories. Glad to hear you are expecting again!
Posted by: Angela | June 04, 2008 at 03:10 PM
hahaha soooooo glad that stage is over for me....just wait till she does it in the bath with her siblings...now there is a good time for all!
Posted by: lala | June 05, 2008 at 01:43 AM
So So gross, but yes - this seems to be one of the rites of parent hood. Good on you Henri for handling the clean up.
So.....how's it all going for you guys? whats new and exciting?
Posted by: Xangelle | June 13, 2008 at 07:14 AM
It almost sounds like a perfect metaphor for the French team's effort and results at Euro. Hey, how a 4-1 loss to my team sound? Sounds like they were rolling around in it in their sleep too!
Posted by: beim | June 14, 2008 at 10:59 PM
... it's a MUST to have a "poop" story. Both my boys have one - and I intend on sharing it with the world on their wedding day. *GRIN*
Posted by: Tawn | June 25, 2008 at 05:37 PM