Quote of the Week

Jeff has always teased me (out of envy, I'm sure) for my ability to get as much out of one baby wipe as possible. When I'm changing a baby's poopy diaper, I am able to use half the number of wipes Jeff does because of my impressive skills with wiping, folding, and wiping again with the same wipe. I've become quite skilled in this area.
Oh, but my Wiping Conservation trick is not limited to baby wipes. Guess what? It can also be done with toilet paper.


Earlier this week, after dramatically announcing, "I need to go poopy!", Jacob dashed to the bathroom. (I hated potty training, but the results sure are nice.)

A few minutes later, I heard the usual "Mommy! I all finished!"

(What age do they start wiping their own butts, anyway?)

After Wipe #1, I folded the toilet paper in preparation for the second wipe. But somehow in my hurry to finish, I had a dirty little mishap. The downside to this wiping conservation: there is a pretty nasty risk involved.

Me: "Oh, yuck."
Jacob: "What is it?"
Me: "I got poopy on my hand."
Jacob was silent for a moment, and after his next question, I realized the reason behind his long pause. In a tone that can only be described as purely baffled, he asked:

"Why are you wipin' with your hand?"

:)