"Poopin in the tub"

We had to take baths tonight. I took the boys to McD's to fill them up and wear them out so I could then take them on a Target run and get in and out of Target without being noticed. The playland at McD's requires a bath. I am no germaphobic, by all means, some germs are good for the little ones but the playland, not so good. So we had to take a bath.

I realize "it" happens. However, it only happened one time with Noah. The poop was hard, floated to the surface, easy to clean up, and he was alone in the tub and already bathed.

Now enters 2nd child, Peter. He and his brother LOVE to take baths together and now "poopin in the tub" has happened two times.

The first time, not so much a big deal, fairly easy to clean up, they were already clean and I just yanked them out, dried them off and cleaned the tub and toys.

Now tonight, it was not a floater. Infact it quickly dissolved in the water and made Noah want to run for the hills. It was multi colored, mushy, all over everything and they were not bathed yet. So I yanked them out of the tub, sat them there, pulled out the toys, washed the toys, washed the tub and then had to fill it again and start over. This time though there was NO playing, I just got down to business and got them out!

Why does this happen? I don't really like baths so only take them if I have to and I don't often find a time I "have to". So what is it? Do baths relax the lower region to the point where "poopin" then occurs? I find it gross. One more reason I don't like taking baths, why take the risk?

Now I assume they will still bath together and since Peter is only 8 months there is no telling how many times he will poop in a day and one can not plan a bath around that level of inconsistency. What is a Mom to do? Right before he went in the tub he had already taken care of the "poopin", I foolishly thought the coast was clear and it was safe to take a bath, I guess Noah will NEVER be safe!!!

How sweet it is!!! :)