NavigatingLifeWithLMS

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I’ve had them. You’ve probably had them, we’ve all likely had a few or more, at least if you’re a parent. I’m talking about the not so proud parenting moments – the joys of parenting.

Throughout parenting, there are bound to be moments that make you question why you decided to embark on this adventure to raise tiny humans. The moments reminding you that even with all the joy, love, and laughter parenting has to offer, there will still be not so proud parenting moments…no matter how precious you think these tiny humans are. Coincidentally, these are the same moments that will keep you, and others, laughing for years to come.

Even though we are a rare syndrome family with some medically complex different needs, we still have typical parenting moments.

Ah, the lovely unicorn poop

You all might remember my WTF Friday moment detailing my experience with unicorn poop on the couch. Apparently, I didn’t learn my lesson about letting my kids play with unicorn poop since one of my tiny humans decided to play with it in his bedroom…on the carpet! Then proceeded to let it dry on the carpet… and in his hair!

Turns out I sorta know how to get unicorn poop out of the carpet…and hair! We had to scrape it off the carpet with a dough knife. To my surprise, it was way easier to get it out of his hair. A little bit of shampoo and a tug was all it took for it to come right off. Not sure if the tiny human appreciated the tug on his hair. But, to be fair, I didn’t appreciate the unicorn poop on the carpet. Guess we’re even know?

Toilet paper, what toilet paper?

These kids of mine have this fun game they play. They love to sneak off, lock the bathroom door, and unravel a roll of toilet paper into the toilet while laughing like crazy tiny humans. They are even nice enough to leave the cardboard part of the roll in the toilet too. The entire process takes less than 2 minutes.

Parenting tiny humans close in age isn’t for the weak.

Actual poop? Ewww!

It’s great when kids love to help out. I encourage my tiny humans to do as much for themselves as is safely possible. But, this particular go around it didn’t pan out so well.

I left the tiny human on her potty, and I went to get jammies out while she finished up. She got herself off the potty and into the tub. I was proud of her accomplishment…until I noticed the nugget of poo chilling at the bottom of the tub, right next to her butt. Then, I had her stand up. To my not so much of a surprise, at this point, I found a streak of poo in the bottom of the tub.

There was a lot of disinfecting and cleaning before a second bath. The disinfecting and most of the cleaning could have been avoided if she waited for me to wipe her butt. When it comes to kids, sometimes independence is a curse.

Toothpaste, anyone?

I asked our first-grader to help get toothbrushes ready for him and his brother and sister. What I didn’t expect, but looking back probably should have, was a toothpaste explosion all over the bathroom. We’re talking walls, mirror, counter, faucet, sink, cabinets, light fixture…well you get the gist.

I asked the tiny human what the deal with the toothpaste was. He told me “things got out of control.” Yeah, I suppose they did! That is the last time he will be in charge of the toothpaste for a while.

Waterfall of puke

You know that relaxed feeling you get as you’re settling into bed, getting a nice back rub, and about to drift off to sleep? Then, out of nowhere, a waterfall splattering noise from the other room catches your attention? The horror soon sets in. It was the sound of a tiny human puking all over the CARPET in his bedroom. And, just like that, the silent relaxing moment turns into a puke filled adventure you had no intentions of taking. That is until you remember, this is your circus, and these are your monkeys.

I believe the word you’re looking for is “anyway…”

The next time your tiny human does something to make you not so proud, remember, you’re not alone! Feel free to tell us about some of your not so proud parenting moments. And, don’t forget to share us with your friends!

Peace, love, and happiness to all❣️