The help

July 20, 2011 by rhemashope

I blame it on the Miralax.

We had a long drive, and on the way, my girl soiled her pants.

At home she speed-waddled to the bathroom and whipped off her clothes before I could stop her.

It wasn’t her fault really, but somehow the floor, the sink, the toilet and the humans were covered in the brown stuff in a matter of seconds.

I washed her hands and tried to do damage control.

There were not enough wipes in the world.

She stood off to the side and hummed excitedly.

I ran and grabbed cleaner and a roll of paper towels.

Rhema casually came over and ripped off a couple paper towels. Then she bent down, awkwardly wiped at the toilet seat and threw the paper towels in.

Had it not been dirty, I would have hit the floor.

She helped! She cleaned!

The is the tornado-child whom I have run behind with a broom, sponge and bucket since she took her first steps. This is the child who, for years, has ~~smeared~~ expressed her fingerpainting creativity with the…er…chocolate pudding on every possible surface (so much so that we had to strip all the wallpaper in her old room and re-paint the walls with a highly washable paint). This same child used those same hands to help me C L E A N!

I never thought I’d see the day.

Sniff. My baby’s growing up.

I dare say, cue the Pomp and Circumstance.

She’s graduating from Poop Art School. (!)

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Posted in Ordinary Miracles | 23 Comments

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on July 20, 2011 at 12:08 am | Reply Stimey

I love this. The things we celebrate, right? Congratulations on having a helper. Now if you could send her over to teach my Jack how to use paper towels, that would be AWESOME.
on July 20, 2011 at 2:09 am | Reply Vivianne

Oh that’s awesome! I hope she keeps up on that track Yay!!
on July 20, 2011 at 6:53 am | Reply Carrie

Cue the Pomp and Circumstance! The images of the circumstances you described when you tossed that line in were still playing in my mind. You are so creative and I love your sense of humor.
And your ability to see the silver lining in tough circumstances. It’s a great step for Rhema!!
on July 20, 2011 at 7:24 am | Reply mother-to mother

Seeing the world through Rhema’s eye’s……… I totally believe she understands through the depth of the heart. cutting all the surface stuff and target’s straight to the soul of a person. I am hearing spiritual growth, physical growth, mental growth, emotional growth not only in Rhema, but in Mommy and family. If I can also say…. and friends. Meaning me and others who are growing closer to the heart of God with each sharing you freely give. Hum…What lessons this child has taught me from a distance. What understanding of His love I see through this mother’s love. The family shining as a light for God trusting each day in the good and bad. I have never meet a person who has spoken so loudly and strongly about the charater of Christ without saying it verbally. She truly is a word from God.
on July 20, 2011 at 7:41 am | Reply akbutler

I’m with Stimey! Now have her teach my kids This is terrific, and I’m so happy we can celebrate this with you. a milestone for sure and a steppingstone to the next achievement.
on July 20, 2011 at 7:53 am | Reply Mama Be Good

I think she’s teaching us a few things… about poop, art, … life.
on July 20, 2011 at 7:55 am | Reply Jasmin

So great. She is watching you and taking this all in.
on July 20, 2011 at 8:59 am | Reply Niksmom

Stimey said it perfectly! May this small start be the beginning of a long, beautiful road of progress.
on July 20, 2011 at 9:41 am | Reply Darlene

Love your posts and relate to these crazy milestones! After an accident, my son used his iPad to tell me he was embarrassed. Aware he did it, knew he shouldn’t have and felt bad. Who knew? So much more going on in there than everyone thinks. Oh- to be inside his head for even a minute.
on July 20, 2011 at 9:45 am | Reply Autismville

She understands that this mess needs to be cleaned up .. Pretty soon she’ll understand how to avoid making messes that require cleaning up.. Onward and upward!
on July 20, 2011 at 12:12 pm | Reply Cathy M

I love being able to celebrate milestones like this with other parents who really ‘get it’!! Congrats Rhema!
on July 20, 2011 at 12:17 pm | Reply Kathy Carson

Yea!!!
Love that you can recognize and celebrate milestones even when they are covered in poop! Thank you for the reminder. I’ll try to look past the “poop” and see the blessings.
on July 20, 2011 at 3:40 pm | Reply Chris

mother to mother to mother..thanks and blessings received …from one of the friends.
on July 20, 2011 at 4:37 pm | Reply Boy Wonder's Mom

Progress!!! Yay for Progress!!
on July 20, 2011 at 7:52 pm | Reply Tanya Savko

Woo-hoo! Celebrating with you!
on July 20, 2011 at 8:12 pm | Reply Michelle O'Neil

((Sweet girl)).
on July 20, 2011 at 9:34 pm | Reply Donna Murray

Cheer! Happy day-of-progress. xoxo
on July 21, 2011 at 9:40 pm | Reply Naomi

Give your self a big hug! You have made it this far, to this part of your journey with Rhema . You both deserve a parade!
on July 22, 2011 at 4:24 am | Reply Deb

YES! I am praying this is just the beginning, and that you leave Poop Art School far behind you!
on July 22, 2011 at 5:40 am | Reply jess

that

is

HUGE!!!

go rhema, go!!!!
on July 23, 2011 at 9:00 pm | Reply Cheairs Redefining Typical

So amazing! So awesome!!! So proud of all of you!!
on July 25, 2011 at 8:45 am | Reply Sheavoynne

So fun!!! Yay Rhema! Rejoicing with you Neily!
on September 1, 2011 at 6:13 pm | Reply riya paul

“graduated from Poop Art School”…….u are AWESOME….I still cant stop laughing……..btw congrats to you for this day…