Dirty Jobs... I've got to do them.

[HistoryMamaX3]

Is there a celebrity whose style I admire or emulate?

Oh yeah... but by function and necessity, not so much by my feminine choice!

Anyone ever see that show, Dirty Jobs staring Mike Rowe? It's found on the Discovery Channel and it follows a man's journey as he partakes in some of the worst and foulest jobs possible.

One I have never seen him tackle... that of motherhood. :-)

As a mother I live and breathe the disgusting.

I've dealt with dead animals, wiggly snakes and bugs galore. We've rescued baby birdies and located smells that I wish would have remained hidden.

I've changed poopy diapers, wiped poopy bigger kid butts and removed urine from the strangest of places. Snot is the norm and is EVERYWHERE. I cannot even go into the realm of what comes back up... I wonder how Mr. Rowe would handle slimy, partially chewed play-doh. There is nothing on earth quite like it, and for this I am grateful! :-)

I wipe up unknown substances, scrape off "stains" and uncover things in my fridge that NASA might find interesting. I was happy this morning when I finally found that sippy cup that mysteriously disappeared last week... until I had to wash it. Somethings are just best thrown out!

Laundry and dishes are a constant, as with most homes. Those who regularly complete these tasks are aware of the oddities that may strike... such as that kitchen wash cloth that remained hidden and unwashed for a few days too long. You know that smell... bleach has nothing on it!

Food left in the disposal, garbage that was "forgotten" and left to rot- snacks and cups of mysterious fluids that are set aside for you to stumble across later. The bathtub drain... and all its glory.

Pets that need bathed, deticked and cleaned up after! Ever had to remove the stuck poop from your pets rear-end? Yeah, Mr. Rowe... try that one out! Speaking of pulling things out of "places," lol Why do they give small children small holes? Noses, ears... as a challenge, of course! What can go there and how can we get it out?!?

Other moms may try to emulate gorgous actresses and stylish musicians... I, on the otherhand, live in the cold hard reality that my closest bet is going to come from a man that lives and breathes as much grossness as I do, before lunchtime rolls around. :-)

[Woodenvelt]

Apr. 19, 2010 at 8:34 PM

Preach it, Sister!

You know... you keep waiting for that day when the kids are old enough that you are done with the poop. It never comes. There is always more poop.

Those of you who think you are done with the poop when you are done potty training, you are in for a rude awakening.

[Rebeccalynn_dj]

Apr. 19, 2010 at 9:06 PM

I hear you!  Great post!

[daisy975]

Apr. 19, 2010 at 9:37 PM

Great Post!  Them kids of ours can be quite funky!

[J.T.K]

Apr. 19, 2010 at 9:58 PM

I have read, snorted and then peed myself. LOL Good job kiddo.

[Guinhyvar]

Apr. 19, 2010 at 10:19 PM

Good stuff, Carmin, and TOO TRUE!

[LokisMama]

Apr. 20, 2010 at 7:58 AM

Great post.  And I adore Mike Rowe and his show. :D

[kerijeanbean]

Apr. 20, 2010 at 8:16 AM

You need to send a copy of this to Mike Rowe.  He might even read it on the air.  Then you could be a celebrity too.  Mike Rowe did once tackle diapers, but you are right, he has never faced mothering in all it's glory.  (I should know we have seen almost ever episode.)  This is great Carmin.  Thanks for sharing.

[KTMOM]

Apr. 20, 2010 at 9:03 AM

I have a crush on Mike Rowe.

[Pollymom]

Apr. 20, 2010 at 1:45 PM

KTMOM...I do too. I think he's hot....LOL

[_Tam_]

Apr. 20, 2010 at 1:46 PM I, like KT, have a little crush on Mike Rowe. I would LOVE to see him do a special for Mother' Day or something by doing this!