You may think I am posting about a big blowout sale at the library. Well no, this is our poo blowout story from today! ha! So, no pictures will accompany this post even though I was tempted to take one as David had an impressive feat. ha! You are probably thanking me as it was a yucky mess. Some of you know he holds his poos a few days sometimes (has held it up to 7 days before, but usually 3 days or so) which results in major ones when he goes. This was his first public explosion. So, here's how it all went down...the long version.
We went to the library to return books and check out new ones. I left the diaper bag in the car as both kids just had diaper changes before we left the house. I was carrying the books to return in a new canvas bag from Nana and Papaw that I had designated as our library book bag. Along with the books, I stuck a burp cloth in it and my nursing cover to lay David down if needed. I strapped David in the Baby Bjorn (BB) on my chest with him facing out while Alex walked by herself. After returning the books, we went straight to the children's section to look at books. While walking down the first isle, David "ripples" if you know what I mean. I took a few more steps trying to decide if that was a toot or the real deal. A million things went through my head, but I stopped and slowly started lifting him out. I started to sigh in relief when I didn't see anything on his back, but then I felt warmth through my shirt and on my leg. I turned him slightly to see poo pouring out of the right side of the BB covering his right side and leg and the right side my shirt and shorts. It had dripped down my right leg, onto the library floor leaving a small trail and all but filled the bottom of the BB. It was a MESS! Needless to say, his new white and orange striped outfit from Nana and Papaw wasn't white anymore on one side. I quickly squatted to the floor to try to figure out how to contain this thick brown roux runny scrambled egg mess. I couldn't even get him out without more hitting the floor and spreading all over us. Ugh! I got him out of the BB and propped his bottom on it on the floor while holding his back and head up. I needed help so I asked Alex to go find someone to help me. She nervously started heading down the isle, but knew mommy was desperate. Before she made it too far, I saw a worker on the next isle, so I repeated "excuse me, excuse me" until she realized I was talking to her. This sweet worker saw my dilemma immediately (and the tears welling up in my eyes) and offered to help in anyway stating she was a mom, too, and understood. When I explained that I needed to get the diaper bag out of the van, she held David in his propped position so she wouldn't get messy and Alex stood by her. I wiped my leg off with the burp cloth and ran to get the bag, but had to stop once I got to the car to clean the poo from in between my toes and flip flops as I felt my foot slipping. Yuck! I even stopped in the bathroom on the way back in to clean my feet better and grab more paper towels as I knew I only had a small wipes container with me. When I returned, the sweet worker offered to take Alex to get some books and check them out while I dealt with David. I really had no idea how I was going to clean/contain this mess as it seemed to keep spreading, but I had got myself together and was determined. With David moving, it was now between his right toes, on his right arm, hand, and fingers. I laid the nursing cover down and began undressing him. I used every wipe I had cleaning him from all visible poo. I put his soiled outfit, burp cloth, nursing cover and the BB in the canvas bag which had drippings of poo on the outside of it, too. Thankfully, I had an extra onesie in the bag for him. During the clean up, I saw our friend, the storytime lady (Ms. Beth), who I told about the floor. She immediately went to get clorox wipes and started on the floor. Ms. Beth even helped me to the van with Alex. She said she had 3 kids close together and understood. As soon as we got home, I dunked David in a bath, I showered again, and then began the clean up process of all the soiled materials. And yes, I threw the flip flops away!
What I learned today:
- Stop walking as soon as you hear/feel the ripple.
- Bring diaper bag inside no matter what.
- Overpack diaper bag with wipes.
I'm so thankful for:
- Both ladies who graciously helped me!!!!!!!!!!
- David's outfit snapped down the front to get off and didn't have to go over his head.
- OxyClean which made Nana and Papaw's white and orange gift white again. :)
- Remembering to refill the wipes container last week.
- Keeping an extra onesie in the bag.
- How well Alex handled all this. She obeyed the ladies so well who helped us in the library. Then, she wanted to help mommy with all the clean up when we got home. So sweet.
Ok, this post may have grossed you out, but it is our life. I'm sure this is just one of the many adventures I will have with my precious punkins.
Alex's 2nd birthday party was a Sesame Street theme chosen by Alex. The toddler size jump house was a hit...thank you, Lord, for holding off the rain! A million thanks goes to Graeme for taking pics at the party allowing us to host and enjoy! 
I had so much fun making Alex's first birthday cake that I decided I wanted to do it again this year. I was inspired to make this Sesame Street cake after combining a few ideas from cakes online. 
1st attempt for family pic... Alex could not bare taking a picture while the other kids were playing 
2nd attempt at family pic after most kids had left 
3 generations of girls 
sweet David 
"I think Elizabeth, Layla and Stacie found my short middle toe...hope they're not freaked out." :) 
David and Wendy 
Reese and Alex 
Alex and Reagan...oh how Alex loves Reagan! 
Alex, Samantha, and Reagan 
glowing Gracie 
silly Samantha 
kicking Kekoa
Caroline kissing Alex...so sweet 
Siblings Caroline and Daniel 
Allison and lil Lucy 
lil Julia 
lil Presley 
Patrick, Presley's brother, dipped his finger in the cake before we cut it. Then, Graeme caught him in action as he was taking the border off of pieces of cut cake. Boys! 
Grandmother, David and Alex 
active Alex and David, just chilling 
