Clean Baby

There's nothing quite like a little boy in the tub at the end of the day.

Nothing quite like scraped and dirty knees in warm soapy water.

Nothing like fine little baby hair getting rubbed down with powdery-smelling shampoo.

Nothing like clean and glistening skin as all the grime of the day is washed off.

Nothing like a tiny face peeking out from underneath a fresh, soft towel.

Nothing like lotion on their bare legs and feet as they kick on the changing table.

Nothing like the last diaper of the day and a clean shirt and shorts for bed.

Nothing like still damp hair that wants to poke up in all directions.

Nothing like the just-washed scent as your press your nose against their sweet, soft little head.

And there's nothing like them vomiting three times all over you, your clothes, their clothes, the dry-clean only area rug, and the bathroom floor as soon as you've let the water out of the tub.