I knew even before having kids that kids think gas is funny. I remember thinking gas was funny. My husband still thinks gas is funny but I never thought it could be used as a parenting tool. I hope all of you reading this have already read my personal note and know that I realize this is not parenting at its best.
Trying to get the kids up in the morning can be a challenge especially when it is prior to 6 AM. One morning Sarah would simply not wake up. Paul crawled into her bunk and tried waking her but wiggles and "no"s were all we got. Paul sat silently for one moment and the said "wait for it", he repeated again "wait for it" and then passed gas. Sarah bolted out of bed with an exclamation regarding the smell after only a few seconds. Now when we need to get them moving, Dad just walks in and says "wait for it".
Works every time
In a related story, I was packing for a trip when Marty came in. I happen to be taking a break and was lying on the floor. He promptly plopped down on my stomach and leaned over to give me a kiss. The he started playing some odd game where he tries to keep his face directly in front of yours so you can't see anything else. Then all of a sudden he starts laughing and announced that he had tooted. Before I could ask for the proper response to such an action he started wiggling and squirming on my stomach.
"What are you doing?"
"I rub my toot on you!"
Yeah - thanks.
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