I like to kill 2 birds with one stone.


I’m working on a post about how some people in the blogosphere are annoyed with Mommy Bloggers, particuarly those who tend to discuss their offspring’s fecal habits and/or post “inappropriate” photos of their kids.

And, well, I’ve clearly done the first, and been accused of the second (of course, that is in the eye of the beholder, says I). 

You know, they say you should “work smarter, not harder.”

So just to be irritating, why not combine the two? 

I had really given up on finding a reason to show you this masterpiece that Braden created for the amusement of John and myself, but I dug it out of my photo collection just for you guys.  

Here’s an inappropriate photo of my kid’s feces. 

I like to call it, “The Poop Stands Alone.”

The Poop Stands Alone

*watches subscriber count fall*



Have a great weekend, all!


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  1. #1 by This Military Mama on April 5, 2008 - 12:07 AM

    ROFL!!!!!!

    Rock On!

    This Military Mama’s last blog post..I Need Some Roots.

  2. #2 by A Whole Lot of Nothing on April 5, 2008 - 12:09 AM

    Classy. Reeeaaaaal classy.

    Makes me *tear* love you *tear* even more.

    A Whole Lot of Nothing’s last blog post..Went Shopping

  3. #3 by Taz on April 5, 2008 - 12:12 AM

    LOL…

    Taz’s last blog post..23 Weeks Old

  4. #4 by the planet of janet on April 5, 2008 - 12:13 AM

    god, lotus. i totally love you.

    the planet of janet’s last blog post..Potty talk, part trois

  5. #5 by To Think Is To Create on April 5, 2008 - 12:16 AM

    Ha–You’re really getting down on the poop’s level. That’s the way to reach him. Let him know you understand.

    To Think Is To Create’s last blog post..Eye Contact For The Soul

  6. #6 by seven on April 5, 2008 - 12:52 AM

    I love it. That picture is the greatest thing I’ve seen all week.

    seven’s last blog post..This Is My Wardrobe, Essentially.

  7. #7 by tommie on April 5, 2008 - 1:12 AM

    oh no he ddiiiiddddnnn’t

    tommie’s last blog post..Photohunt: glass

  8. #8 by Kara - down to earth mommy on April 5, 2008 - 1:32 AM

    whew! good thing I swallowed the lemonade before I clicked over to read. That definitely would have been a spit take!

    Kara – down to earth mommy’s last blog post..To Tell or not to tell

  9. #9 by BusyDad on April 5, 2008 - 1:46 AM

    Well? Are you gonna let the poor thing out or what? Way to kill two birds with one poo.

    BusyDad’s last blog post..If You’re Not On The Guest List, Try The Viper Room

  10. #10 by Lindy on April 5, 2008 - 3:25 AM

    Eeeew! At least it was solid and well you know easy clean up. Of course I wouldn’t have seen it and would have stepped on it with my bare feet.

  11. #11 by MizFit on April 5, 2008 - 4:33 AM

    I think I love you.

    MizFit’s last blog post..Link Love and a (this time let’s start with the) Friday FREEBIE!

  12. #12 by Veronica on April 5, 2008 - 4:55 AM

    One wonders if it fell like that, or if Braden actually balanced it himself.

    Is he an aspiring artist? Or maybe a sculpter?

    You know I love you, right? Good. Point me to the annoyed people.

    Veronica’s last blog post..Six Words

  13. #13 by AnnD on April 5, 2008 - 6:42 AM

    Such a great picture of poop! And it would have been a shame not to share the artistic quality it holds! I don’t know why people are all up in arms….if you don’t like it, don’t look at it! Keep up your stuff, it’s awesome!

    AnnD’s last blog post..I have Mathematics Disorder. Also, my 100th post!

  14. #14 by witchypoo on April 5, 2008 - 6:51 AM

    That was a masterpoop. I’m in awe.

    witchypoo’s last blog post..Hamburger College

  15. #15 by dkaye on April 5, 2008 - 7:38 AM

    He’s quite the impressing little turd!

    I say buck the system. Do we really give a rat’s ass what the critics think? Hell, no.

    dkaye’s last blog post..From the mouths of babes: 4/4

  16. #16 by Stacey @Real World Mom on April 5, 2008 - 7:48 AM

    Oh, I love your spunk! If people don’t care for what’s in a post, they are always free to skip it. Why make a “stink” (pun intended!) about it?! Life is too short for “crap” (he-he, I did it again!) like that!

    Stacey

  17. #17 by Law Student Hot Mama on April 5, 2008 - 7:55 AM

    That’s HAWT.

    I don’t understand why people read our blogs if they hate them. Don’t be a playa hata!

    Law Student Hot Mama’s last blog post..Living in an Insane Asylum

  18. #18 by Secret Agent Mama on April 5, 2008 - 8:18 AM

    Only you, Lotus. O. M. G.

    ……..lol

    Secret Agent Mama’s last blog post..Photohunt: Glass

  19. #19 by Rebecca on April 5, 2008 - 8:20 AM

    Oh, Lotus… you SLAY. ME!

    And I read “Scatastrophe.” It’s genius. Seriously.

    Rebecca’s last blog post..The washing machine ate my retainer…

  20. #20 by Tara R on April 5, 2008 - 8:35 AM

    wow… I’m impressed :)

    Tara R’s last blog post..Bloggy friends are fabulous

  21. #21 by Michelle on April 5, 2008 - 8:39 AM

    That is the foulest, funniest thing I’ve seen in quite awhile.

    Michelle’s last blog post..Southern tradition or local quirk?

  22. #22 by Gordo on April 5, 2008 - 8:40 AM

    Excellent!

    It feels good to flip the world the bird on occasion, doesn’t it? :-D

    Gordo’s last blog post..Meat. Fire. Good.

  23. #23 by HappyCampers on April 5, 2008 - 8:42 AM

    You are the most hillarious person I know. Who else would have:

    1) LAY the camera on the floor to get an artistic shot of poo
    2)Perhaps lay yourself on the floor to see the view finder
    3) Spend time LOOKING for that picture
    4) Post the picture on their blog

    That is so funny….you rock!

    HappyCampers’s last blog post..It’s All About The Water Cycle!

  24. #24 by Ashley on April 5, 2008 - 9:02 AM

    I think I just puked a little in my mouth. Hilarious, though. Seeing poop still makes me wanna vomit…even though I have one baby, 2 cats (with litterboxes), AND a Yorkie who “pretends” to go potty outside just to come inside and go all over my freshly mopped floor.

    Ashley’s last blog post..wake up call

  25. #25 by Natalie on April 5, 2008 - 9:30 AM

    Poop is always funny. Those other losers can go stick their heads in a toilet.

    Natalie’s last blog post..Car Shoppin’

  26. #26 by Elizabeth on April 5, 2008 - 9:42 AM

    And that is exactly why you are completely awesome! If you have a minute, please stop by and read this post http://table4five.net/2008/04/02/its-a-long-shot-but-i-have-to-try/ I’m trying to win a free trip to BlogHer and if you wanted to nominate me I would be eternally grateful :)

    Elizabeth’s last blog post..Social Spark combines paid blogging with social networking

  27. #27 by Connie on April 5, 2008 - 9:53 AM

    I love it!!!

    I tried to explain it to DH and he rolled his eyes at me…much as he did when I told him about the Kegel Karnival! Oh well!

    Keep up the GREAT work!!!!

    Connie’s last blog post..Mommy Does Dallas!

  28. #28 by HRH on April 5, 2008 - 9:54 AM

    No you didn’t…

    HRH’s last blog post..Open oven, Insert Holly’s head…

  29. #29 by Frances on April 5, 2008 - 10:02 AM

    I love it.

    Fantastic.

    Thanks for the laugh.

    Frances’s last blog post..It’s a blah Friday night…

  30. #30 by AMomTwoBoys on April 5, 2008 - 10:32 AM

    OMG, that’s so funny. And disgusting.

    I’m pretty sure my recent photo of Dylan’s new mooning habit would also qualify as inappropriate.

    If you don’t like it, don’t look at it. That’s my view on the whole thing.

  31. #31 by Mr Lady on April 5, 2008 - 10:56 AM

    I think you just convinced me TO subscribe. :)

    Mr Lady’s last blog post..Rate the Hate Version Podcast

  32. #32 by Sadie on April 5, 2008 - 11:04 AM

    Girl…if there’s one thing they can’t say….it’s that you don’t have class.

    Truthfully, you’ve got cohones for showing this…I’ll talk about it, but don’t thing I’d ever show it! *lol* You go!!

    Sadie’s last blog post..Random bits and pieces…

  33. #33 by Linda on April 5, 2008 - 11:19 AM

    Totally disgusting picture. LOL Makes me glad my kids are 35 and on their own. Ahh parenting – hardest job on the planet. Have a groovy weekend.

    Linda’s last blog post..2008 Day Ninety Six

  34. #34 by lceel on April 5, 2008 - 11:32 AM

    I would really like to know just how he did that. I mean, it takes TALENT to get a turd to balanace on end like that.

    lceel’s last blog post..No Haiku Friday

  35. #35 by Sue on April 5, 2008 - 12:22 PM

    OMG, I’m dying! I’m in stitches!

    BEST.POST.EVER!

    Sue’s last blog post..Dude! A Bra Made of Bacon

  36. #36 by Gabriel on April 5, 2008 - 12:30 PM

    What is wrong with poop? I will never understand some people. We can talk about sex, drugs, politics, religion, etc etc. But let’s not discuss crap!

    Well done, Lotus. At least in my case, your subscription count will remain the same…

    Oh, and your previous post, back in Nov 2007 (”Scatastrophe”) is just plain hilarious.

    Gabriel’s last blog post..Birth stories #2 – Carolina

  37. #37 by Sarcastic Mom on April 5, 2008 - 1:02 PM

    This Military Mama – Glad you liked my son’s incredible balancing artwork. :-)

    A Whole Lot of Nothing – that’s me in a nutshell, baby. C-L-A-S-S-Y.

    Taz – ;-)

    the planet of janet – the feeling is mutual, babe.

    To Think is To Create – hey, I take Poo Photography serious.

    seven – I don’t know if that’s a huge compliment, or a testiment to how shitty (hehe) your week has been! ;-)

    tommie – oh yes he diiiiid, grrrrrrlll

    Kara – down to earth mommy – it’s probably a good idea to make sure the main facial orifice is completely clear at all times when visiting here.

    BusyDad – I’m glad you picked up on that. I almost called it, “The Poo Is Knockin’ But It Can’t Get Out.”

    Lindy – yes, thank heavens for solid poos. And actually, John was in the kitchen, and turned around just as it was dropping to the floor. Then Braden ran away. So John busted out laughing and called me. We’re into celebrating the important things as a family, you know.

    MizFit – So what are you so afraid of? You’re afraid that you’re not sure of a love that there’s no cure for? Hahahaha….

    Veronica – it totally fell out of his ass and landed that way. I’m adding that to my about me: “Veronica loves me, so shove off.” Also, I’m not pointing, it’s just a general thing I notice here and there. Heh.

    AnnD – Whew. I’m glad I’m not the only one that thinks Poop Sharing is cool.

    witchypoo – Masterpoop!? AHAHAHAHA! That rocks.

    dkaye – mostly, no… mostly I say FUCK ‘EM… but then there’s the insecure, sensitive side of me that cries in a corner.

    Stacey@Real World Mom – You are the Pun Queen!

    Law Student Hot Mama – oh, I’m really referring to a general dislike of anything perceived to be a “Mommy Blog,” but there will be more later. I’m gonna have a whine fest soon. Heh.

    Secret Agent Mama – Only you? As in…

    Only you can make this world seem right
    Only you can make the darkness bright
    Only you and you alone
    Can thrill me like you do
    And fill my heart with love for only you

    Yeah? I thought so.
    (I’m into song lyrics today, apparently.)

    Rebecca – Thanks! Scatastrophe is my favorite story about poo so far. Although, I had a fun tub one with pictures, too. ;-)

    Tara R – how can you not be? I think I’ll tell him to add this photo to all his college application submissions.

    Michelle – it’s good to know that you can equate and balance foul with funny. You’re my kinda lady. :-)

    Gordo – damn right, man! And mooning is optional, but recommended.

    HappyCampers – aww, you spoil me. :-)

    Ashley – I think Yorkies fit int he microwave just as well as Chihuahuas do. Just sayin.

    Natalie – Hehehehe.

    Elizabeth – aww, shucks, thanks. I’ll be over later today. :-)

    Connie – well, he’s a butthole then. I’m just callin’ it.

    HRH – oh, yes, honey, I so very much did.

    Frances – my pleasure! :-D

    AMomTwoBoys – haha, yes, I think that photo would fall into that category. I’m sure you posted it just to advertise to pedophiles. At least, that’s what I’ve been accused of.

    Mr. Lady – Woot! But… wait… you weren’t ALREADY subscribed? *cries in a corner*

    Sadie – cohones, yes. And a penis. And it’s really very much bigger than anyone else’s. Shhhh.

    Linda – but you can see the artistic beauty, no? Heh.

    lceel – apparently, his butthole is an artistic genius – it fell that way.

    Sue – please don’t die about my son’s feces!

    Gabriel – Exactly, my friend. We must pretend like doodoo is not funny? I can’t live that way, I tell you! ;-)

    Sarcastic Mom’s last blog post..(Breast)feeding Carnival

  38. #38 by Sarah on April 5, 2008 - 2:10 PM

    *snort*
    Those that don’t like Mommy bloggers should just kiss the asses of those mommy bloggers, because without them, as mother’s, those bitching wouldn’t be there.
    Honestly, what is the big deal about mommy bloggers. The ones I read definitely do not make it out to be that their kids shit rainbows, as I’ve seen some complain about.

    Honestly, people need to grow up (and that poop shot is HILARIOUS!!)

    Sarah’s last blog post..Saturday Photo Hunt – Glass

  39. #39 by Jientje on April 5, 2008 - 2:56 PM

    ROFL!
    I can just picture, you in front of that …
    on the floor with your camera, trying to close your nose and trying to capture this, for any future purpose … Weekly Winners??? heheheh Rolling over the floor laughing even more!!!!!!

    Jientje’s last blog post..Photohunt “Glass”

  40. #40 by Summer on April 5, 2008 - 3:29 PM

    How did you take that picture? No, I don’t want to know. But why? No, don’t tell me that either. LOL

    Summer’s last blog post..I’m Just A Misfit

  41. #41 by Amanda on April 5, 2008 - 4:02 PM

    It was suggested I read your blog, and this is the very first post I read. Girl, that picture is absolutely hilarious, and I will for sure be back. Way to stick it to the man…

    Amanda’s last blog post..The Conundrum of Consistency

  42. #42 by Susan on April 5, 2008 - 4:23 PM

    There is nothing better than a baby poop pic. Well, fart jokes come close.

    Great post!

  43. #43 by Kitty on April 5, 2008 - 5:17 PM

    I’m all about poo-did you read my post about him poopin’ in my hand lol

  44. #44 by Amanda on April 5, 2008 - 5:36 PM

    I need this laugh today. Thank you!

    Amanda’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Angry Face

  45. #45 by Secret Agent Mama on April 5, 2008 - 5:39 PM

    Only you..as in… only you could post something like this! It’s too funny!!

    Secret Agent Mama’s last blog post..Photohunt: Glass

  46. #46 by Ree on April 5, 2008 - 6:16 PM

    I think you’re going to have to plan on having way more subscribers than you ever dreamt of.

    Ree’s last blog post..Finally

  47. #47 by Beth_C on April 5, 2008 - 6:48 PM

    I heart you now more than ever!

    And will you get that boy some prunes or something. Looks like that one might have been painful!

    Beth_C’s last blog post..Staruday Link Love – Decorating, Stalking, and Puzzles

  48. #48 by ourcrookedtree on April 5, 2008 - 7:14 PM

    how can such a small thing create such a large poop? since we recently potty trained we are all about poop here. since we know you let you run around without a diaper this pic makes all too much sense:)

    ourcrookedtree’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen

  49. #49 by melissa on April 5, 2008 - 7:20 PM

    I think you really captured Braden’s essences with this one. At least he did not taste it. By the way, why would people who find mommy blog annoying read mommy blogs?

    melissa’s last blog post..Meat Loaf-The Finally

  50. #50 by Wilson's Mom on April 5, 2008 - 7:22 PM

    Lotus, I absolutely love you! I don’t check my email first thing, or get the mail, I check your site first thing in the morning…That’s how awesome you are!

  51. #51 by Maria on April 5, 2008 - 7:24 PM

    LMFAO!

    Maria’s last blog post..Bulleted Bullshit.

  52. #52 by Jenni on April 5, 2008 - 7:54 PM

    Classic!

    Jenni’s last blog post..Catch Up

  53. #53 by Joe on April 5, 2008 - 7:56 PM

    I Just unsubscribed ;) WTF! LOL!

  54. #54 by Karleigh on April 5, 2008 - 8:11 PM

    You know, your photographic talent makes me not repulsed by this photo. That, my friend, is an amazing feat, and you should be PROUD.

  55. #55 by jennifer on April 5, 2008 - 8:13 PM

    You are too funny. And gross, but more funny.

    jennifer’s last blog post..Pizza Pie Planter

  56. #56 by Sandy (Momisodes) on April 5, 2008 - 8:29 PM

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!

    Was someone eating carrots? LOL!

    I say Braden’s poop should be bannerized with “Mommy bloggers don’t give a crap” ;-)

    Sandy (Momisodes)’s last blog post..Looking Inside Out

  57. #57 by Sarah in Disturbia on April 5, 2008 - 8:31 PM

    that is just too funny! Who can be annoyed by that? Isn’t it like changing the channel?

    Sarah in Disturbia’s last blog post..Haiku Friday

  58. #58 by Karen MEG on April 5, 2008 - 9:00 PM

    OMG, only you could make shit look like a masterpiece.

    Karen MEG’s last blog post..Fashion Friday: Marathon of Dance

  59. #59 by VDog on April 5, 2008 - 9:02 PM

    Looks like he pinched that one off.

    VDog’s last blog post..Project Spare Change for Lotus

  60. #60 by RubiaLala on April 5, 2008 - 9:11 PM

    That is sick. I love it.

  61. #61 by kat on April 5, 2008 - 9:14 PM

    I’m still giggling. LOL, woman, that is hilarious.

    kat’s last blog post..Homeless…high tech

  62. #62 by janelle on April 5, 2008 - 10:36 PM

    OMG! That’s soooooo sick, but I’m loving it!!! I feel for ya. I wish you less “shitty” days!!

    janelle’s last blog post..The ABC’s Like You’ve Never Hear ‘Em….

  63. #63 by Junebug on April 5, 2008 - 11:07 PM

    That little turd has a frown on his face!

    Junebug’s last blog post..For Willowtree

  64. #64 by Connie on April 6, 2008 - 12:04 AM

    Oh wow! I have some pics of Kendall’s “poo” before we moved him to a big boy bed. He was still in his crib & apparently, I didn’t come in there soon enough & he decided to take his diaper off & rub it ALL over his crib rails, the bumper pad, sheets, & THEN, he decided to throw it pieces at a time on the floor!!!! I’ll have to post those just for you ;)

    Connie’s last blog post..Photo Hunter~Glass

  65. #65 by Xbox4NappyRash on April 6, 2008 - 6:44 AM

    I’m not queasy by a long shot, but that is just too bloody gross!

    and hilarious…

    ;0)

    Xbox4NappyRash’s last blog post..Ignorance & Bliss

  66. #66 by Jenski on April 6, 2008 - 8:45 AM

    Ewww…at least he didn’t leave it on the carpet!
    And I say if you are offended by a blogger’s topic choices, why are you reading??

    Jenski’s last blog post..What to do with my life?

  67. #67 by zoeyjane on April 6, 2008 - 2:23 PM

    now i have the farmer in the dell in my head.

    i’ll have to remember to take a picture the next time Isobel poops creatively!

    zoeyjane’s last blog post..On This Day, Someone Wonderful Came to Be

  68. #68 by Laura on April 6, 2008 - 6:07 PM

    OH.MY.GAWD. I am dying laughing here. I have to know the story behind THAT picture!!!

    Laura’s last blog post..More online fun

  69. #69 by Miss Britt on April 6, 2008 - 7:59 PM

    *snort*

    Well, lol, I can check THAT off my list now. :-)

    Miss Britt’s last blog post..Caption This, Bitches!

  70. #70 by amanda on April 6, 2008 - 11:20 PM

    haha! so funny. You know, that would be the perfect picture for an award of sorts. Perhaps the, “leaning tower of shit award” which could be given to someone for acting like a leaning tower of shit. maybe zoom in on it before cropping for the award. :) Hope you had a fabulous weekend.

    amanda’s last blog post..Most Humiliating Baby Names of All Time & Pseudonyms

  71. #71 by justmylife on April 7, 2008 - 11:39 AM

    That is just so gross and so funny at the same time. You rock!

    justmylife’s last blog post..I am interrupting my facts……

  72. #72 by Rebekah on April 7, 2008 - 6:30 PM

    Okay, I’m not a mom yet (to human children anyway), but I have a houseful of dogs and I thought one of the major differences between human kids and dog kids is that human kids don’t poop on the floor. Boy have I got a lot to learn…

    Rebekah’s last blog post..Etsy

  73. #73 by b on April 7, 2008 - 7:32 PM

    HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    b’s last blog post..Filled to the Measure

  74. #74 by 'cuz I'm the mommy, that's why on April 8, 2008 - 9:03 PM

    You know, I saw the very same thing in my kitchen yesterday.

    ‘cuz I’m the mommy, that’s why’s last blog post..I Fought the Law…

  75. #75 by Veronica Mitchell on April 12, 2008 - 10:38 AM

    You’ve done it. I never thought it would happen, but you actually made me laugh at poo. Darn you.

    Veronica Mitchell’s last blog post..And then there are the men who are lousy fathers…

  76. #76 by Kimba on April 13, 2008 - 9:44 AM

    I fell out when I saw this…masterpiece! Please continue your beautifully (inappropriate) pics and posts — I’m so glad I stumbled across your blog.

    Kimba’s last blog post..mmmm….(clay) CAKE

  77. #77 by jen zug on April 16, 2008 - 9:35 PM

    I just pee’d my pants BIG TIME laughing through a coughing fit. Way to give em all the finger.

    jen zug’s last blog post..the cost of clutter

  78. #78 by cate on May 23, 2008 - 12:52 AM

    i just peed my pants…seriously! ;-)

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