Spit-up

Oh, the joy of spit-up. And here I thought our kid was special because she really didn't do much spitting up in the first couple of weeks. Oh, no. The spit-up has arrived, and it comes when you least expect it. For example, you'd think if she were going to spit up, she'd do it right after she eats, or when she burps. Nope. Nada. It can happen hours later, while she's lying in your bed, on your Pottery Barn quilt. It can happen all down the back of your sweater, when you're holding her over your shoulder. It can happen on the cute little outfit you just wrestled over her flailing arms and legs. Sigh. Lesson #1 learned in the first five weeks of parenthood: Anytime you lay her down, put a burp cloth under her head! Lesson #2: Bibs! Should be worn at all times. Lesson #3: Numerous wardrobe changes in one day are not unusual... for both of us. Lesson #4: Yes, you will feel compelled to write a blog post all about spit-up.