You want me to put this where?March 21st, 2006 @ 11:00 am
It was The King’s 34th birthday on Sunday (Happy Birthday, baby!). I’ve personally found that as I get older my own birthday sucks more and more. Well, maybe “sucks” is a strong word. What I mean is my 30th birthday wasn’t as magical as my 8th birthday. That being said, I’m pretty sure The King’s birthday sucked. Not only was it on a Sunday (always fun to spend your birthday at Church, blah!) but add in the fact that everything I do revolves around being super huge and about to push a baby out of my teeny tiny girl parts. So I wasn’t really into his birthday this year.
I know, I’m shallow and self-centered. You don’t need to tell me, because I feel it. I know that’s how I am. I realized at about noon on Sunday that I hadn’t really planned anything for The King’s birthday. I did buy him a gift (no card though) and had given it to him (he swears he likes it). But there was no cake planned, no special breakfast in bed. In fact, I didn’t even go to Church with him. Nope, I sent him alone.
(As I type this I feel even more guilty about the horrible wife that I am. I promise I love my husband and I try to be a good wife to him. But it’s hard to make him breakfast in bed when I can’t even tie my own shoes. Cut me some slack.)
My parents sent The King a package for his birthday. My Mom had e-mailed me earlier in the week to tell me to be looking for it. She said she hoped he would “get a kick” out of the gift. I didn’t like the sound of that. Nope, didn’t like it at all. I gave The King a head’s up that his gift might not be what he was hoping for (you know, iPod speakers for his office).
We were not prepared for what was in the package.
Do you see this? Do you know what it is? It’s the Pee-pee Teepee, people. And it’s not a very good birthday present. Especially not for a 34 year old male who’s very cool and not so much into “joke” gifts.
The most horrible part is that my Mom didn’t just go online and buy these. She made them, from scratch. Meaning she got out her old sewing machine (it must be noted that she never sews) and sewed them on a day off from work. With fabric she bought at the fabric store. (I wonder where she got the pattern?)
Oh, Lordy.
When The King opened it and figured out what it was (yes, there as a cute little poem to explain it all) he said, “so do you wash them, or throw them away after each use? Because I’m pretty sure I don’t want this in our wash!”
The King, being a much better person than I am, was good enough to send my Mom a lovely e-mail yesterday thanking her for the gift. He also begged me to not say anything mean to her about it.
So when she comes out when the baby is born, do we have to actually use them? Or can we tuck them away on some shelf and re gift them at next year’s White Elephant Christmas party? What would Emily Post say?
The King · They're just my family · We're having a baby
Anth
said,
March 21, 2006 at 12:11 pm
I think Emily Post would say keep them to use when she is there, much like the creepy statue from Willow Tree or something that my mom gave me. It is a pregnant lady with no face! That is creepy! But it will be displayed in our home (shudder) when my mom comes out to visit next month. And maybe even again when she comes out to help with the baby in June. Ugh
Emmakirst
said,
March 21, 2006 at 12:14 pm
They are pretty cute. lol. Keep them for when mom visits, she can use em. hehe.
Erika
said,
March 21, 2006 at 12:15 pm
Just keep them handy so SHE can use them. I have seen something like this but it wasn’t called a teepee, it looked like a miniature “cup” (like jockstrap cup?) and it had a cartoon or animal or something on it. I’m sure people just love teasing you about changing a boy’s diaper as much as they tease me.
Sara
said,
March 21, 2006 at 12:55 pm
I don’t have a problem with the idea of them as a baby gift…but a gift for a 34 year old man? Weird. I agree — she can use them. I wouldn’t buy those for anyone (or make them) unless I was sure they would be into them. And can’t you just use another diaper, or a cloth something to prevent the accidental sprinkling?
(And there will be much more disgusting things in your laundry than those! Ha, ha!)
Corinne
said,
March 21, 2006 at 1:03 pm
You know what? You’ll be surprised… with a boy of my own, we had to buy cloth diapers to put over his lil’ penis when we change his diaper, or else we get sprayed (or his outfit gets dirty). You wash so many things w/ pee and poop on them you won’t care about that. Trust me… I think you’ll use them (I’m just sorry that this was a birthday gift!!!)
The King
said,
March 21, 2006 at 1:20 pm
do they make a poopoo igloo?
Bridgermama
said,
March 21, 2006 at 2:25 pm
I come from the school of thought that if you don’t make a big deal of your own birthday no one else will either. Let’s just say I throw myself the most fabulous parties!
girl from florida
said,
March 21, 2006 at 3:27 pm
LOL! This entire post cracked me up. I say keep them for the White Elephant party, imagine the response of the person who opens the PeePee TeePee!
LOL!
You’re not a bad wife at all. How the heck are you supposed to be a catering wife when you’re struggling to tie your shoes? Just think… you’re carrying his baby. I think that’s a great gift.
Hope you’re feeling well, sweetheart.
Chas
said,
March 21, 2006 at 3:37 pm
Oh wow, what a gift. Yeah, that doesn’t really compare to IPOD speakers.
Sarah
said,
March 21, 2006 at 3:55 pm
Great gift…I agree that it’s the birthday part that is confusing.
And I say you’ll end up using them–whether you want to or not. I can tell you from babysitting experience that you will NEED them. Oh the joys of having a boy!
Kristin
said,
March 21, 2006 at 4:29 pm
I was actually thinking about getting some for my husband. He ALWAYS gets sprayed when he’s changing Logans diaper. You would think a man would know better! Hmmm…his birthday is next week…j/k
my life is brilliant
said,
March 21, 2006 at 5:06 pm
Hey! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Wow… that is a funny gift for a 34-year-old man. lol It’s funny, though, and I guess it makes sense.
I also don’t think you’re being a bad wife. I would hope your husband would understand that it’s a little harder for you to get around, given the whole swollen belly and such.
But then again, how can he complain? He got Peepee Teepees!!!
Lisa
said,
March 21, 2006 at 6:21 pm
The peepee tepee. That is so funny.
And I think you are off the hook birthday wise. Because you know, you are carrying his child and all.
Stephanie A.
said,
March 21, 2006 at 8:00 pm
My friend was telling me that she had received some of these, too. OK as a shower gift, but they might be one of the most lame gifts ever for a grown man’s birthday. Sorry to your parents for that. But I did get a chuckle out of it.
Suzanne
said,
March 21, 2006 at 8:33 pm
That is hilarious. The king is a good man. Your sweet mom put so much time into the gift. HA!! How sweet!
My husband’s birthday is Friday. Last year I was the “terrible wife” - we spent the evening in the hospital while I was having “false labor” Fun. Fun.
I bet you guys end up loving the little teepees!!!
kerri
said,
March 21, 2006 at 9:03 pm
Ok. That is HILARIOUS. I can’t believe someone actually invented those! So great. And I’m with lisa. He’s going to get the best present here pretty soon.
Busy Mom
said,
March 21, 2006 at 10:08 pm
Um, it’s the thought that counts?
Durga&Michael
said,
March 22, 2006 at 3:49 am
OHHHHHHHHHHH MY GOOOOOOOOOOSH!!! Well at least it wasn’t a boyfriend she gave this to. The King was so nice to send a gracious thank you. hahaha
BTW i haven’t updated my blog 
I’ll explain in an email soon.
I love your life Isabel, it’s full of such funny things….
Hilary
said,
March 22, 2006 at 6:40 am
1)Crackin’ me up!
2)You know I’ll cut you all the slack in the world b/c I can’t tie my shoes either. I’m sure The Kind understands. Let the guilt trip go.
3)It “is” the thought that counts but it is also strange as a b-day gift. I agree with everyone else, keep them out for when she visits. It will make her day if she thinks The King uses them.
napagirl
said,
March 22, 2006 at 6:53 am
I’m so confused and horrified by that gift that words cannot describe! lol
Seriously….I’m with everybody else…..Keep em for when she visits!
Rude Cactus
said,
March 22, 2006 at 9:10 am
Thats, uh, odd. I’ve never heard of such a thing. But you know what? You can try to protect yourself against the pee, but you won’t.
Christar
said,
March 22, 2006 at 9:32 am
That is the funniest thing I’ve ever heard! I’ve never heard of those before. When I’m changing my boyfriends sons diapers, we have a routine, where we have the new diaper unfolded and ready to go… so in 1.6 seconds, the old one is off, the new one is on, and covering his ‘area’… then we hurry and powder. It’s that easy!
Ms. Mamma
said,
March 22, 2006 at 9:55 am
I’m with The King on this one. Sweet of your dear mum, but definitely one of the stupidest things I’ve seen. I never had that problem with Snowflake… it must be my cat-like reflexes or maybe we were always just in sync.
AnnaBana
said,
March 22, 2006 at 10:13 am
Wowzers. 23 comments! You’re almost famous! As for the peepee teepee, I got a kick out of it! Can’t say that my husband would be so thrilled about a gift like that either, though. Especially when he’s hoping for iPod speakers.
In answer to your question, fluff is actually called fluffernutter, which is marshmallow cream. Put that on white bread (the totally not healthy kind), with some smooth PB, and OH GOODNESS. That is some delicious yummy heaven. (Eat a banana and have some milk with it, and you can ALMOST be healthy…)
jessica
said,
March 22, 2006 at 10:53 am
Hysterical! and, poopoo igloo, classic
Liza
said,
March 22, 2006 at 11:06 am
Oh my god — you must regift them!!! What could ever beat hand-made pee-pee teepees as a white elephant gift???
Now, I’ve never tried to use the peepee teepee with Noah, but they look small and like they require some balance to be effective.
Noah squirms like hell when he’s being changed. I think it would fall off in less than 5 seconds.
I recommend a cloth diaper or small receiving blanket as a “fountain blocker” instead. And trust me, you do need something to block the “fountain effect.”
Elizabeth
said,
March 22, 2006 at 6:14 pm
I’ve had two boys, and when they decide to let loose and really pee, there’s no way that little cone of fabric is staying on! And then you’d have to retrieve a pee-soaked cloth cone from somewhere in the nursery. Ick. I did what other here have mentioned, kept a cloth diaper handy.
FYI-The hospital nursery has cloth diapers, have your husband grab them when he goes down to get the baby. They are super-soft from all the washing!
Contrary
said,
March 22, 2006 at 8:33 pm
I think Emily Post would say that your mother certainly did put a lot of thought and effort into those (think how much easier it would have been to buy them), and y’all should at least have them out like you use them (even if you don’t) while she’s visiting.
I think they’re a great idea if you’re expecting a boy. Lots less cuss words would been said in the boys first weeks on Earth if we’d had those.
K.
said,
March 23, 2006 at 4:19 am
You actually might be grateful for these after your litte guy arrives and you get sprinkled a few times.
cursingmama
said,
March 23, 2006 at 6:12 am
I hate to say this - because it is a weird BIRTHDAY present - but they might come in handy more than you know. Trust me when I say putting those in the wash will be so much better than getting shot in the eye.