Reasoning With Children Can Leave You Pooped

(My niece is three years old, and beginning to discover toilet humor. We’re outside on the porch having dinner, and she’s circling around the table.)

Niece: “Poopy butt! Poopy butt! Poopy butt!”

(She stops to laugh manically.)

Me: “That’s gross, don’t say that. Where did you learn that?”

Niece: “Poopy butt! Poopy butt!” *giggling*

Me: *sighs and plays along* “You’re a poopy butt.”

Niece: *points* “Stop! Don’t say that! That’s gross!”