Wednesday, March 26, 2008

It Started Off as a Fun Idea

With the babies being 7, almost 8, months old and all sitting pretty well with a little support, I thought it was time to start attempting a combination bath. Of course, I'd have Lindsay! I'm not crazy (open for debate), I'd never attempt it on my own. Plus, they'd be in their little blue rings to give them that added help sitting.




We put Cole in first. He didn't really know what to make of it, but after about 3 minutes of semi-shock, he started reaching for the water behind Eli to splash. Apparently, he didn't realize there was water in the WHOLE tub and he could splash right in front of his own seat.



Eli was the MOST unsure. He didn't even suck his thumb for 5 minutes! He sat completely still, all wide-eyed, arms spread straight wide out to his side. He did start kicking once he realized it was a bath and kicking would cause splashes that would keep Cole a little further away from his chair.



Ava...well...she caused quite a stir. She slid right down in her chair and didn't look comfortable at all. So, I added a hand towel under her and she seemed MUCH more comfortable. Little did we know...



Let's just say that the bath time was a little short-lived. We had to execute the Bathtub Emergency Evacuation Plan (I think you know what I mean here)! The boys went to the "holding tank" in my shower where they were supervised by Zoe, until it was their turn to be washed down. Ava went straight into the sink and was hosed down immediately.



Two hours later, everyone was clean, the bathroom was disinfected, and Lindsay and I were exhausted! BUT...we DID get some cute pictures, right?

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very cute pictures...and very brave! :O) They are too sweet!

Anonymous said...

great pics indeed!!! im guessing it was a little more than princess and the pee!!!

Dorinda said...

Man, that happens all the time! Drives my husband nuts since he is the bath giver :) At least you got some good pictures! Bath time really should be more fun and relaxing don't you think??!!

pyjammy pam said...

tee hee hee! so cute! i'm terrified of "bathtime emergencies" if i'm thinking of the same kind of emergency....

Deborah Jean said...

i loooooooove those pictures, they are soooo cute! i now know how hard it is to feed them, but it was fun i fed them friday at church and zoe was helping she is a very goo big sister anf hopefully a very good helper.