May 21, 2009

Parental Irony


An Irony of Parenthood:

When your first child is born, you carry around a hand-santizer. At all times.

You actually go so far as to place it in the carseat next to the newborn reminding on-lookers of their incriminating germs and your full support of their improved hygiene practices before touching your child.

Fast forward 5 years.

Gone is hand-santizer. Replaced is the plea:

"If the dog licks you in the face, just please make sure to keep your mouth closed."