warning: lots of dirty photos

Sorry, I couldn't resist that title. Even though this next one's not dirty at all. It's Darling MaKaty back when she was still the youngest in her family.

So anyway, here's the story. One day Seth came home from school with Alex, and I thought that the boys would think it would be awesome to give Buster a bath, since I had to anyway because Lily loves to "feed" Buster, who usually comes away from the experience wearing noodles/peanut butter/milk/yogurt/syrup. So I got out this galvanized tub I bought just for that very purpose, and we washed Buster.

It was alright, I guess. I mean, they had fun. But It really didn't get exciting until they looked around and realized they had a giant tub, a hose, and a sandbox/dirt readily available. And just so you know, that little spark of ingenuity happened in about 5 seconds, because I went in the house, turned around, walked back out, and saw this. And yes, Lily is wearing white pants. The decision-making process that took place while standing in front of a display of pants labeled "clearance" at Old Navy which finally terminated in purchasing white pants for Lily is another post altogether. And probably lends toward my overall mental status. (Oh my goodness I'm building a house.)

So here's the damage from that little discovery. I've said it before, and I'll say it again...I have the most tolerant in-laws on the planet! Let's not forget that this all occurred in their backyard...They were so proud of their bellies. Who wouldn't be, really?I love this one of Seth-man.

So in the end it was definitely worth the hour of cleaning up and bathing that had to happen afterward.

And at least Buster got his bath...

dang.