Let's Play What's That Stain

Once a child is mobile, there are all sorts of questionable spots, liquids and stains you will find and be unsure about. That dark spot on the edge of the couch - is it drool or did a diaper leak?

I've gained enough experience to know better than to smell it to decipher it. Everything just gets cleaned.

So it's refreshing when you can ask and get an honest answer.

I came into the living room this morning after my shower (yes, the TV babysits while I shower) and I saw a dark spot on the carpet. He has a cold, so it could be a few things - snot, his morning Pediasure cup leaked or pee. So I asked, "what is this? Milk?" while pointing at the spot.

"No, it's pee pee," he tells me matter of factly.

Excellent! Well, that mystery was solved quickly!

Little Boys Smell Like Grass and Worms

I'd always wanted a little boy. I just prefer them. I know a lot of women say they don't know how to relate to a little boy; how they're loud, dirty, full of energy and never sit still. That's exactly why I love them though!

I think little boys are more likely to break bones or hurt themselves in general, but little girls get into trouble doing more devious things. I think they also whine more. Nevertheless, I think I knew what I was getting into before I had my boy and it's everything I expected to be.

I love how he goes out to the park and digs in the dirt. I love how he walks home, preciously holding on to a special rock or stick he found to give to me. I love how he has the mysterious ability to get grass and dirt in his socks, down his pants and in his ears.

I love how he gets so excited when he sees a truck or a school bus. I love how he runs around with boundless energy but stops periodically to give me a drive-by hug. I love how after all his running around and independence, we still cuddle up and I rock him to sleep for his nap. I kiss his sleepy head and I smell him. He smells like outdoors. He smells like adventure. He smells like grass and worms and it's the best scent in the world. I love it and it's everything I ever wanted.