I've been going to doctor's appointments twice a week now since the beginning of March and I've been on the phone with a doctor's office or our insurance at least once a day. All I can say is I'm glad I have the time & that I can tell David I actually do something productive during the day. But hey, this isn't a pity party, this is my update to the, "Hey what are you doing with your life these days?" comments.
Anyway, in the midst of the flashfloods here in Dallas, David finally got to come with me to an appointment - it was something other than the pediatrician and shots so he missed part of a lab to come. We went to meet the neurosurgeon who will be assisting our craniofacial surgeon during surgery. I had been forewarned that this guy was a "braniac" and not really a people person. That's fine, if he's coming near my son's head with a sharp object I don't care how his social skills are; as long as he has a steady hand and is brilliant then I'm happy. Anyway, that's not the point of the story....
We went into his office and he started to go over surgery procedures and Ashton began to completely unload. We're not talking about that one loud one like the church incident when people rows in front of us came up afterwards and asked if that was really Ashton. I think Ashton this afternoon wanted to do a "cleanse" ( you know they're all the rage right now) right at that moment! It was so loud and long and the doctor only made one comment like "he's working on something" without even cracking a smile. David & I laughed until we realized the doctor was just waiting for us to finish. We gained our composure and started to listen again but it was only 45 seconds later when Ashton started up again for almost 10 seconds (or longer)... I really should have timed it and heaven knows I would have had time to get out a stop watch or go buy one. David at this point had lost it and had to turn his head because he couldn't control the laughing. I looked at him and started to laugh, only to realize that the doctor was still talking without even missing a beat. David composed himself for about 10 seconds when AGAIN Ashton did something that made it sound like he hadn't pooped in days. David's whole body was shaking with laughter at this point and I suddenly felt the need to represent the family as something other than immature 1st time parents. But I can't put up the front, because let's face it, we are immature and we still totally enjoy, not to mention are fascinated by, potty humor. Then, as that thought was crossing my mind, Ashton pooped AGAIN. David hadn't even stopped laughing long enough to start up again, he just continued rolling. I tried SOOO hard to be serious but I couldn't. You know that moment when you know you shouldn't laugh because it is the most inappropiate situation and you're looking at someone and you feel the smile creep across your face? And no matter what you do to think of something serious you know you've lost all control? I mean, here we are discussing our son's head surgery and I have an uncontrollable desire to burst out into a full on laughing fit. So I just gave in to temptation and started to chuckle right along with David. So that was us today like two six-year-olds laughing at an inside joke. And you know what I realized walking out of that office and heading straight towards the changing table? I love David & I love knowing we don't have to grow up even if we are parents now.
And here are the Ashton pictures to appease the fam.
I couldn't get a smiling one but his shirt says "Daddy's Little Wingman".
It's been pretty cold lately so I got to use a lot of warm clothes that were too big to use while we were in Utah. Is that not the cutest little sleeping baby you've ever seen? And yes he is that huge in his carseat. Our little chunk is already up to 15 pounds! 
5 comments:
LOL I love the story seriously I thoroughly enjoy potty humor. I can picture the whole thing. Hilarious. Hey who ever said because you have a kid that you need to grow up???
HAHA!! That's awesome Sammy! Just because we are parents doesn't mean we have to be mature zombies. lol, just reading your description of what Ashton was doing made ME laugh outloud. I absolutely love potty humor, and it's the CUTEST & the FUNNIEST thing when your child does something to that degree so innocently!
I really hope everything with Ashton goes well. We are praying for you guys every day, and we are going to fast on the 1st for your little Ashton AND you and your hubby. If you need anyone to talk to at all (i know you have tons of family and friends) ...but at any point in time during ANY of this you need someone to talk to, do NOT hesitate to call me, please. He is an absolute doll, and i'm sure he will be a CHAMP through it all! :) Good luck sweetie.
And DON'T lose that sense of humor!
oh my gosh that is so funny!!!!! i cant even count how many times i have had to leave relief society because i was uncontrolably laughing at preslee's pooping issues!!! wow! its hard not to. what gets me is their intense face they make in the process. i refuse to look at her because that just makes the laughing worse. hey i dont have those chat things you were talking about. or maybe i do? how would i know? you know me well enough to know you have to give detail to where i would find such a thing. we are going to the temple tonight and i will put you guys on the prayer roll for your little ashton.
Brandi's so sweet!
What a funny experience! Potty humor always makes me laugh! Becoming a parent shouldn't stop us from having fun, because sometimes all you can do is laugh at some situations! I'd rather have my kids think I'm crazy and fun than have them think I'm dull and boring! I pray that everything goes well for Ashton and your family!
ok... don't make fun of me, but I just learned how to see my comments and how to leave comments. I was laughing so hard while reading this little story. I can totally see you trying to compose yourself and just not having the strength. I have had some of these moments myself. My desk at work is right next to the bathroom, which is just a single toilet and sink...mind u this is in the dentist office and this patient farted and farted while in there and when he came out I was red as red and laughing so hard I was crying, after he left I thought to myself for crying out loud I am going to be a mother. lol so I am glad to know I am not the only one that still finds potty humor amusing and who still has their immature moments. You little boy is SO cute... and it sounds like he has great timing.
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