Ode to the grimy hands

oh little hands...

so dirty

so smelly

so grimy

yet so precious

where does the lint come from?

how is it possible for such tiny baby cuteness to stink so badly?

clammy.  sweaty.  lots of crud.  irresistible.

do I see hairs of three different colors stuck between those chubby fingers?

 gray - must be kitty's

black - must be daddy's

blondish - must be mine

...you're collecting them to shove into your mouth later, aren't you?

your enemy the wash cloth has given up hope

for all his efforts are in vain...

not even five minutes after your bath

you spit up chunky goo into your clean palm

and stick your fist in your mouth

and smile

 eww

five minutes later I have forgotten the grossness

and I kiss that sweet pukey hand

mommy-nesia at its best