Another Nomination For Mother Of The Year Down The Drain
I am a bad mommy. And I’m about to prove it to you by spilling my guts in the confessional that is the internet.
This morning I brushed Jonas’ teeth with soap. I did. And when he gagged and said, “yuk!” I counted to ten and made him sit still for the rest of the brushing, which he very obediently, very trustingly, did. Somewhere around the number eight I realized that the ‘toothpaste’ wasn’t foaming the way toothpaste usually does. It was bubbling. It was then I realized that when I grabbed the toothbrush out of the drawer I hadn’t noticed that soap had spilled on it. I had just spent the past twenty seconds lathering up the insides of poor Jonas’ mouth and he hadn’t even cussed.
Can I have my parenting award now?
At least you brush their teeth…
:(
Comment by Summer — March 7, 2006 @ 8:59 pm
Oh hon. I think it shows what a GREAT mom you are that he trusted you so much!
Comment by mom on a wire — March 7, 2006 @ 9:39 pm
Awwww…..
Comment by Adrienne — March 7, 2006 @ 10:48 pm
I think someone deserves a treat today.. tehe
Comment by Newfie Girl — March 7, 2006 @ 10:57 pm
omfg! LOL.. poor guy! take him out for ice cream later. promote cavities!
Comment by jennster — March 7, 2006 @ 11:35 pm
well heck, I bet DIAL kills plaque just as well as CREST!!!
Comment by brandy101 — March 8, 2006 @ 12:13 am
At least it wasn’t a tooth brush you used to clean parts of the toilet.
Comment by Kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu — March 8, 2006 @ 1:19 am
Too funny!! My hubby says to tell you he brushed his own teeth with Clearasil once!
Mary
Comment by Owlhaven — March 8, 2006 @ 5:12 am
At least you’re big enough to admit it…I make mistakes like this and I’m all hush-hush about it.
LOL - thanks so much for sharing…made me smile and I hate that it’s at the expense of your little one.
Comment by Cat — March 8, 2006 @ 7:01 am
Well, now he’ll know what soap tastes like if you ever have to threaten him with “washing his mouth out with soap” for saying such bad words. Poor guy, Poor YOU!
Comment by Kristi — March 8, 2006 @ 4:18 pm
oh dear - sounds liek something I have done.. only it was hair gel!!! At least soap is a cleansing item!
Comment by fidget — March 8, 2006 @ 4:32 pm
Poor guy! At least it wasn’t on purpose. We all make mistakes like that sometimes!
Comment by Rachelle — March 8, 2006 @ 5:09 pm
Nothing a shot of whiskey won’t cure… no, not for you — for the kiddo! Seriously, though — don’t beat your self up for an honest mistake. Save it for something really good.
Comment by Uisce — March 8, 2006 @ 6:01 pm
Speaking as someone who came 10th (out of ten) for ‘daddy blogs’ at the Best of Blogs awards, I feel your pain.
At least you brush their teeth, and not just fit them for dentures now.
*We are back online now, Lou
Comment by scott — March 8, 2006 @ 7:24 pm
Oh no! Poor little guy, and poor you!
It was an honest mistake and I probably wouldn’t of realized it until you did either.
Comment by Kel — March 8, 2006 @ 8:54 pm
Dude.
I once grabbed the tube of icy-hot, and was about to smear a generous glob onto MY toothbrush…luckily (??????) I thought it smelled “stronger” than usual….
Comment by M — March 8, 2006 @ 9:26 pm
I think it’s adorable that he sat still for it! And says something about his trust in you, definitely (which you’ve already stated. Just call me Captain Obvious, Jr.)
Comment by Ashley — March 8, 2006 @ 11:47 pm
My kids have had worse things. Like when I caught Ashton eating Preparation H!
Comment by soapbox.SUPERSTAR — March 9, 2006 @ 12:48 am
WOW they must be REALLY clean teeth if ya use soap AND toothpaste to clean them! I must test that theory out…j/k.
Comment by DenimRose — March 9, 2006 @ 2:16 am
LOL! That’s hilarious. And a bit scary. I’d be feeding the child chocolate right now…
Comment by Janine — March 9, 2006 @ 7:26 am
Arg!
Poor baby! Don’t be to hard on yourself girl… It wasn’t a life or death thing. Just be carefull the next time. ;0)
Comment by AsharEdith — March 9, 2006 @ 11:34 am
You win the “Now-I-Know_I’m-Normal Parent Award”. We all get it. Eventually. Display it proudly, accept forgiveness, be happy that no permanent harm was done … and relax with the knowledge that — well — that’s ONE mistake I bet you’ll never do again!!!
Comment by chrysalis — March 9, 2006 @ 2:00 pm
Oh Gosh!! I’m so sorry for both of you! You both deserve some chocolate today.
And like others said, don’t beat yourself up over it. Unfortunately as parents we make mistakes on occasion. (But don’t tell my kids that)
Came through via Cat from the Rent My Blog program.
Hope the day improves.
3T
Comment by 3rdtimesacharm( 3T ) — March 9, 2006 @ 4:04 pm
Your boy sounds like a patient guy to put up with you doing crazy things like that. At least he can get back at you by messing up the house - every day. Does that make it even?
Comment by Sanisi — March 9, 2006 @ 6:04 pm
And he’s probably scarred for life now.
Comment by Sheri — March 9, 2006 @ 11:32 pm
LOL I am amazed he sat so well. I am sure he has a very clean mouth. Soapy fresh!
Comment by Jen — March 10, 2006 @ 5:03 pm
Awwwww, don’t you hate when stuff like that happens.
Comment by kristi — March 11, 2006 @ 5:17 pm
its okay. I actually brush my own teeth with soap. its healthier than toothpaste
Comment by bob — February 11, 2007 @ 11:52 am