The One that Needed Cleaned

Gabe was home from school sick again today. He slept the morning away while I worked and then was feeling better in the afternoon. He played some Wii, some DS, and with Chicco for a bit. I was working out of my bedroom and he would occasionally come in to chat or use my bathroom.

When Gabe is serious about something, he uses his hands when he is talking. He puts both hands out, palms flat and facing each other. Today, he came in and went into the bathroom. I heard the seat go up and then down. He then came out and using his hands said, “Mom. You know that thing in there where we poop?” I said, “The toilet?” He said, “Yes. Well, you really need to clean it. Like under there – where you sit. It is gross. You need to clean that.” I said, “Ok. Thank you, Gabe. I’ll get right on that.” I then asked, “Did you wash your hands?” He replied with an “Oh” and went back in to wash them. He then came out and again with the hands said, “Mom, you really need to hang that towel up.” I giggled a bit and didn’t have the heart to tell him that he had been the last one to use the towel. I just agreed, “Yes, the towel should be hung back up.”

And yes… tomorrow the bathrooms, along with the rest of the house, will get cleaned. : )

Love this kid!