Bruised by the bib.

Have you ever been attacked by a bib?Yes, a baby’s bib.
I scratched my left knee while attempting to lie down on the couch. The culprit? The Velcro of my son’s bib. It was not fastened (or in its rightful place around his neck).

Did I see it? Maybe? The pale yellow side with the words Born to be Loved was faced down. I was tired and just wanted to lie down for a few minutes so I did not bother moving it.

My knee burned! No, more of a sudden sting. I winced and grabbed the bib and threw it across the couch. I just sat there a while looking at my bruised knee. No blood. Good. I took a  picture with my phone for a closer look. It was red and the prickly Velcro lines left long scratched across my knee.  Timothy paused to look at me then hurried off to find his Elmo or some other toy.

I finally got up and cleaned my boo boo   with hydrogen peroxide and applied baby aquaphor ointment. Being the big baby I am, I messaged my mom and then my best friend. My mom sent a tender kiss. Cheoma laughed. Hahah. My mom showed my sister and she laughed too.

Sometimes I do miss being 25 and living alone. No blocks to step on. No diapers to change. No husband to pick up after. No messy living room. No BIB to bruise my knee!

Now I can join in the laughter. I am pretty sure that other parents had accidental moments with bibs or just Velcro on their babies outfits. Perhaps it’s just me… however I am grateful. I am very grateful that strange words did not come out of my mouth! Grateful it was me and not my sweet Timothy being attacked by a sneaky, thorny Velcro.

The Lesson here for new parents is to only buy bibs with buttons and snap on fasteners😊 Yes and off course, once baby removes his bib, put it away.

Also, laugh at yourself. It is really not that serious. Parenting can sting sometimes, especially for selfish individuals  (I am delivered…almost) but know that it is also satisfying.