I think every mom has had the smells moment. When your child/children smell delicious freshly washed and swaddled. Yet you sniff and sniff still there is a foul aroma in the air. The diaper is clean your sure you've checked once again. You patrol the house inhaling. It's not the garbage, or the sink, or any number of things. In fact the odor seems to be following you through the house.
Finally in an act of shame you sniff your own arm pit. Than you start doing the math when was the last time you took a shower. The math simply can't be right there is no way you could of gone so long without a good scrub. However the a miasma rising from your pits makes it obvious that it has been simply to long. It can't be put off any longer if your going to be worth cuddling the smell has to go.
Of course that means there are two options. One you wait until the husband comes home which seems like is forever from now or two you put down your delicious scented baby. You carry baby and drag his seat to the bathroom door. You make the transition to his chair and buckle him hoping that he doesn't wake until you can complete the cleanse. He sleeps and you silently dance for joy as you turn on the shower.
This is not an enjoyable shower. This is a shower that will be completed as fast as possible with limited relaxation or joy. All that matters is getting the funk off. The shower curtain has been left open and repeatedly you stick your head out to make sure that baby is sleeping and safe. It's a race to lather, rinse, and don't even think about repeating. A good scrub with the fancy soap you bought thinking you would have time for leisure. Ah that's so much better you now smell fresh. Soft little snores are still coming from baby.
Taking advantage of the sleepiness to self care. Some fresh yoga pants and a clean tank top. A layer of lotion and deodorant. Feeling refreshed and even slightly relaxed. You've made it though another struggle. You smell as sweet as baby and once more ready to snuggle.
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