Clara has been all about the "unique" options for bodily functions here in China. One of my favorite things about her is her adventuresome spirit. She LOVES to use the squatty potties, even when the sit down toilets are available. After missing her aim on several occasions, I stoppped fretting about what was on her shoes, pants, hands, shirt, etc. and let her enjoy a slice of Chinese childhood. Which is also why I searched out some split pants for the kids today. It is a sight to see cute little Chinese bottoms wandering around the streets, and with just a simple squat, they can relieve themselves where ever they are (Pete was surprised to see a child leave a special souvenir in the middle of a restaurant).
Clara of course has been dying to try them so she was very excited when I came back to the hotel with matching ones for her and Lu. Now, before I go on with my story, I must ask you to please remember we are on a stressful journey and any bit of levity is a necessity. Choices we make here are a bit outside the norm of our daily existence at home. Ok, you've been warned.
Since the kids had just gotten up from their naps, I let them run through the hotel in split pants, chasing each other and giggling, me following behind (no pun intended) with a camera. My Mom came out to caution me that I should watch Lu, as he is used to diapers and could let loose at any moment. And thats just what happened. I admit it, I laughed till I cried as he stood in the hotel hallway urinating, a look of surprise and delight on his face that was worth every second of poor judgement.
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