Day: May 23, 2007

Biltmore II

We recently went to Biltmore again. Yes, once is enough in a lifetime, but J hadn’t ever been, so we went.

The gardens were not nearly as spectacular as we would have liked because of the record low temps in April. But it was pleasant anyway.

Kanał Part II

L, most unexpectedly, also has her own little canal. It too is singularly effective at channeling .

L doesn’t do much of anything without putting her full effort into it, and pooping is no exception. But with pooping, she has a particular gift. Without some much as a raised eyebrow, L can expel her cottage-cheesy poop with such energy that, upon impacting the diaper, it follows the path of least resistance, right up her back.

A good poop means that she leaves wet marks mid-way up her back. A spectacular poop goes three-fourths of the way up to her shoulder blades. Her personal best is just below her shoulder blades.

It’s spectacular. I had no idea babies could achieve something as wondrous as pooping halfway up their backs. And when she’s done, there’s a little mischievous smile that, though I know is from relief, seems like it just might also have a bit of pride mixed in.