Oh it's a trap. Look at all those siblings exactly one year apart.
Irish twins!
They’re awesome until about 5. Then they start getting a bit annoying.
As one of my sisters kept trying to force their babies into my arms I jokingly told her that she can send the kids to me when they hit their teens, saying things like:
* - they get more interesting when their older
* - less prone to freeze to death or break my glassware
* - start to have their own thoughts and don't just parrot their parents
* - have already suffered their first disillusionment about adults and I don't want to be their first disillusionment
* - can voice coherent thought based in reality...if I have to hear more tales about Captain Howdy, I'll strangle them myself
* - more willing to experiment with new cuisines, we don't serve Chef Boyardee
* - more physical stamina, they need to be able to carry their own food and water
Somehow this was heard by my eldest sister as me hating her children and her telling them I didn't want them around.
Sigh, that took some time to undo.
Humor and new moms......
If b-hole is facing down, How does the chit go vertical tho?? not down or side ways. defying the laws of gravity.
'Gravity Defying Poop' is the title of my 5th chapter of my childrearing book, "The Glory of Being Childless".
I have carefully perforated the textured and absorbent pages of that chapter to aid in emergencies when there might not be enough Brawny paper towels or cleaning towels handy. Plus, you can always use it to wipe away the tears of urine that may also be present.
Seriously though, you two are are being greatly served by keeping your sense of humor in these moments. Keep on keeping on, Racer1 and Delightful Spouse.