I’ll be right back. You sit and make a poop.
“Okay, Mommy,” she said, in her sweet high pitch voice.
Ivy sprinted to the laundry room. My last chore, then I can put my feet up.
Instead shock covered Ivy’s face as she gazed upon her 18 month olds mess.
“Nikki, what have you done?”
“I cover the poop with paper and powder just like you.”
“Honey, I clean-up the poop, then, add the powder. You put the poop and the powder together. But, you’re a good girl because you pooped in the potty.” Great job!
Goodbye to rest.
2021©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100 words
Photo Prompt:©TrishNankivell
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February 10, 2021 at 3:40 am
It takes a magical kind of person to maintain patience while dealing with someone else’s doodie. 💩
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February 9, 2021 at 4:55 pm
Methinks, a very good mum and a good little girl. My boy when small, many years back, didn’t want to use the potty for too long, but wanted to stand on a box at the toilet and wave his tiny willy everywhere but at the bowl. He said he wanted to be like Daddy (well, not quite in reality, but a good try) 😀
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February 8, 2021 at 11:09 pm
I’m glad she held herself together and stayed encouraging.
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February 9, 2021 at 2:35 pm
Children need positive reinforcement to become more confident. I’m pleased you stopped by to read my story, Have a great week … Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 9, 2021 at 4:53 pm
You’re very welcome and you too!
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February 7, 2021 at 9:06 pm
I liked how the mother dealt with this. She told the girl the correct sequence of what she does and then she said that she was a good girl because she did a great job pooping in the potty. Correction and commendation. Great job, Mom.
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February 8, 2021 at 4:31 pm
My youngest needed explanations about everything from the time she could talk. I see it came through in my writing. I’m glad you thought it to be important to get both correction and commendation. Thank you for your insightful comment and visit.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 8, 2021 at 4:41 pm
You’re welcome, Isadora. Yes, I think it’s important to explain things to kids because it helps them to understand why things are the way they are. And thanks. You be safe too.
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February 7, 2021 at 4:35 am
A mom’s job is never done and imitation is the highest form of flattery. Very sweet story!
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February 8, 2021 at 4:35 pm
Aaahhh … at the time, I never thought it would become easier. But, it did. They grow up and go on to live their own lives while memories keep them close to us.
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February 6, 2021 at 9:47 pm
Sigh. A mother’s work is truly never done 🙂
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February 7, 2021 at 8:25 pm
Amen to that, Linda. Just when we think we can sit another issue arises. I’m so happy to be past that now. Thanks … Happy Sunday
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 6, 2021 at 8:53 pm
Querida isadora,
Ain’t motherhood grand? I remember having my two year old bringing his potty seat bowl to me to show me what marvel’s he’d created. Cute story.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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February 7, 2021 at 8:28 pm
Querida Rochelle,
My request when asked what I wanted for a holiday or birthday was – ‘Time alone.’ Those knocks on the bathroom door when showering were the worst. Aaahhhh … no es mi problema ya. LOL
Gracias … Abrazos y Carino,
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 6, 2021 at 9:36 am
At least she’s got the right idea, half way there! 🙂
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February 6, 2021 at 4:20 pm
Mom’s always hope for at least half. Thank you, Iain. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 6, 2021 at 12:28 am
‘m sure someday they’d remember potty training with fondness. but until then… 🙂
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February 6, 2021 at 4:21 pm
It’s a big challenge with some kids.
Thanks, Plaridel. Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 5, 2021 at 11:17 am
Just like life, potty training needs instructions.
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February 6, 2021 at 4:22 pm
LOLOL I suppose more instructions would have helped. Thanks, James. Have a good weekend … Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 5, 2021 at 10:34 am
Well, what does Mommy expect if the instructions weren’t clear?
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February 6, 2021 at 4:23 pm
So true … sometimes, it’s all in the details even potty training. Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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February 4, 2021 at 11:58 pm
The old plumber in me is giggling …. 😂
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February 6, 2021 at 4:25 pm
I’m glad you got a chuckle out of the story. My dad was a plumber. I helped him with many unpleasant fixes. Have a good weekend, Ivor. Be Safe 😷
Isadora 😎
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February 6, 2021 at 6:11 pm
I being a plumber helps with developing a good sense of humour about life’s sticky situations 😂😊
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February 4, 2021 at 11:06 pm
seat down
no frown
gentle breeze
summer wheeze
winter mint
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February 6, 2021 at 4:26 pm
Fun little poem about a necessity of life.
Nicely done. Have a great weekend.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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February 6, 2021 at 7:19 pm
you too no ferdinand jokes.
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