Motherhood
A few of you may have already seen this photograph of my charming son. I am entering it in a Mother's Day photo contest over at 5 Minutes for Mom. They are asking that you submit an image that defines motherhood.
For me, motherhood is about finding humor during the strangest or most stressful moments. Last year, I was tending to a sick, 10-month-old Lois when 2-year-old Jason snuck into the bathroom. I didn't realize where he had gone until I heard splashing. Followed by giggling.
Alas, my fears were confirmed and my half-nude son was found not only playing with the toilet but actually inside the toilet! Oh, and he was also attempting to flush himself. Naturally, I pushed my OCD aside for a moment and grabbed the camera.
People have asked me if I purposely placed my son in the toilet to take a funny picture. To that, I say... ick.
Look at it this way: you're garnering up tons of blackmail material to use over the next couple of years!
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Yep, this one needs to be blown up, poster size!
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You are awesome for keeping your cool and taking this picture. Make sure you show it to his first girlfriend.
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We call that butt swirlies!
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Thank you so much for grabbing your camera! This totally made my day! : )
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Oh my, this is so awesome! I have sent this link to my friends, ha!
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That is the most awesome example of the strange trip that parenthood is.
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LOL, thanks. They are going to narrow it down to 15 finalists and then start a public vote. There are a lot of entries, though, so I don't know if I'll make the cut.
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Wow, I spoke too soon! I'm a finalist, check it out:
http://www.5minutesformom.com/3364/mothers-day-photo-finalists/
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This photo made me howl out loud!! I am a germ freak - BUT I think I would have grabbed my camera too!
CONGRATS! You DESERVE to win with the dedication to grabbing the camera NOT the kid. LOL
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Thank you so much for putting me in the finals, Janice! I must have looked at 100+ entries and they were all so great.
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Classic. I'm with you - would have grabbed the camera before the kid.
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rofl! that is awesome! i think i would have been so beside myself, i would have probably forgotten the camera, then later wished for the VIDEO camera!
definitely good blackmail fodder!
my son once told me he pooped a "7". i said, "cool". then he asked what would i do if he pooped a "13". i said, "i'd TAKE A PICTURE!" ---> which was hilarious to a 6 year old boy!!!
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