If you have all girls, you are probably going to think I’m raising wolves. If you have boys, my hope is that you’ll affirm that this is not atypical.
I sent Bennett back to use the bathroom this morning while I got his breakfast ready. The following exchange happened when he returned:
Bennett: MOM! When I peed, I made an “S” and an elephant!
Me (a bit bewildered): Do you mean in the toilet, with your pee?
Bennett: YEAH! It was cool.
Me: Did all of the pee stay IN the toilet?
Bennett: Yep.
(30 seconds later)
Bennett: And I didn’t even turn the light on.
Me: Wow. That’s amazing. Did you wash your hands?
Bennett: Yep. I even used soap.
Me: Well, that’s great, I guess.
It’s safe to say that’s not a conversation I’ve had before. And remarkably, he was right – it all made it in the toilet. In the dark.
Very normal. And I only have one boy. He likes to stop and go, stop and go. Thinks it’s cool. Haven’t heard the animal thing but definitely the letters.
I don’t know if it’s normal, but it did make me laugh.
ha ha! Definitely normal-type fare in our household as well. I’m impressed (and glad for you) that he actually did manage to make it in the toilet!
Thanks for stories like these that remind me I’m not raising wolves, too; or if I am, I’m in good company
HAHAHA! Sean refuses to pee standing up so I will let you know if this ever happens. I usually just hear how he “went lots and lots of pee.”
Too Funny!! I will have to ask Jason – the only male on our place (even the pets are all female!!) if he has ever made an elephant! My gut feeling is he will probably answer yes!
So, is this similar to seeing pictures in clouds? Either way, I’ve decided that ANY bodily function talk is normal – and takes up much of our day.
NO….that is so NOT normal! 1. Logan pees all over himself WITH the lights on 2. Out of a desire to quit fighting about it, I have allowed him to skip hand washing ONLY after peeing and ONLY in our house. If it’s a #2 or anywhere but home, he has to wash his hands….and he’s not happy about it either!
But…if you’re talking about the fact that they love poo and pee talk….and other bodily functions, then yes….totally normal….you should hear the descriptions I get about what #2s look like!! (mostly snake related)
Okay, that’s not normal in my house – the conversation typically goes like this:
Boy 1 or Boy 2: Mom, I sort of missed the toilet when I went pee.
Me: What? Are you kidding me, did you have the seat up?
Boy 1 or Boy 2: Yes, but my pee went (fill in blank here with sideways, too far, not far enough, against the wall, and/or across the room.)
ha! ha! Be thankful that your son is talented enough to do what he did in the dark AND still wash his hands! ha! ha!
welcome to my world.
an elephant, huh? now that takes talent.
Crack me up! Only because of my brothers do I know this is normal! Lucy sometimes misses the toilet – how you may ask – I still don’t know!
I have often mentioned how I think I was only semi-conscious when my kids were little. As a result, I hardly remember Matt’s antics (& I would spare your friends the details even if I did!). I do not EVER want to know what Matt might have done in the bathroom w/ Trenton Helland or Christian (or Ethan) Willenborg during the grade school years!
No, I am the one raising wolves. They can’t make it in the toilet with the light on. One time one son peed in the bathroom trash can just for a new challenge.
Don’t even get me started.
Elephant? Maybe he has a future in art!
I should mention that this is the same child who peed into the shower from where he was standing at the toilet one time, and it wasn’t on purpose, so this is a fluke.
I’d watch that little guy when he goes out to play in the snow. Otherwise, you might find some interesting artwork around the house. : )
Mine usually comment about the shapes of other bathroom duties if ya know what I mean. And it’s all so very normal – boys are great.
Yes. I think that’s normal. While I haven’t had any pee shapes yet, my son has started, ummm, noticing that he can do “tricks” with his private parts. I was not prepared for that and now I’m embarrassed so I’m gonna go…
normal. ryder thanks god every night for poop and pee.
Thank you for blogging about this. Since my girls don’t have brothers I consider this highly educational (and highly entertaining!) reading for my daughter.
Seriously, she was laughing so HARD!!
Oh man, is that what I have to look forward to? That is too funny! I’m very impressed he had perfect aim! When I worked in preschool, I taught a 4′s year old class. little boys were always standing while peeing. They will also turn while peeing if you call their name before looking (turn their whole bodies, peeing on the floor). I always forgot to look in the bathroom, before calling out someones name just in case.
My only question is…print or cursive?
Both equally impressive…virtually blindfolded even more so…
It’s normal! My “boy” is 20 now. If he still makes S’s and elephants he doesn’t tell me about it.
Talent! I’m laughing too hard! After Jo’s comment you might not want Bennett in the bathroom with Matt.
And Matt…….if you have any stories about your mom’s response I’d love to hear!
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