Wednesday, August 31, 2011

"There's Too Many Kids in This Tub"

Grandma Tucker has had this poem on her bathroom wall for as long as I can remember.
Original credit to Shel Silverstein.

There's too many kids in this tub

There's too many elbows to scrub.
I just washed a behind that I'm sure wasn't mine--
 There's too many kids in this tub.


Mama Denton's version:
Never too many kids in this tub.
Never too many angels to scrub.
I just washed a behind
That will forever be mine--
Treasured memories are made in this tub.

Linking up to Jenny Matlock's T Alphabe-Thursday.
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29 comments:

  1. AnnesphamilyAugust 31, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Oh My goodness! I love this poem! I needed it when I raised my kids! My baby is a high school senior! I would love to wash a little behind! Ah...those were the days! I loved raising my children! Thanks for this sweet and "cheeky" share! Anne

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  2. siggiofmaineAugust 31, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    How wonderful and delightful...
    the love came right thru the computer ...Thank you for sharing this post.

    ☮ ♥ Siggi in Downeast Maine

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  3. EmmyAugust 31, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Awe! How cute is that. Love Shiel Silverstein

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  4. The Bipolar DivaAugust 31, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I LOVED this! Again, your pica are fabulous!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    I love that Shel Silverstein poem! And hooded towels are the best, aren't they?

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  6. {cindy}September 1, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Never too many in the tub right?? They were all smiling at least!
    have a happy day jen

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  7. People Who Know Me Would Say:September 1, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Adorable! I remember when my kids were little and they both went into the tub. Sweet memories.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    You had such cuties in the rub. I love their hooded towels.

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  9. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    I just love photos of your kids :) They are just too adorable. I can just feel my ovaries telling me that it's time I have more kids. Oh, the cuteness! I don't know if my heart can handle this :)

    I absolutely love how Evie was trying to do the "V" sign like her brothers. That's just too cute :)

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  10. GabeSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    love it Jen!

    Enjoying the moments that pass all to quickly!

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  11. Allyson & JereSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    CUTE! I wish I felt the same way about bathtime. I simply HATE bath time. It's messy and exhausting to me.

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  12. Susan AndersonSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Awww. I love that.

    =)

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  13. marloweSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Loved this! Such cute kids :)

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  14. KarenSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Totally cute! Gotta bring that baby to see me since I am stuck at home!!

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  15. melanieSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Sooo sweet. I love bathtime too.

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  16. karenSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I like your version better.

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  17. JudieSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Hahahaha!!!! What a GREAT post! Those kids surely do look happy!!!

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  18. storybeaderSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    cute! And I love the towels! {:-Deb

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  19. MykeSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Do they make those towels for adults?

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  20. VintagesouthernlifeSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Awww they are so cute!

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  21. JamieSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    absolutely adorable! I love their towels and their giant smiles. What a sweet memory.

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  22. Welcome to the Garden of EganSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    That is priceless!
    I love the poem, but the laughing going on is too hilarious.
    It's making me giggle.

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  23. To the Toy Box and BeyondSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    very cute photos Love this post thanks for sharing

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  24. Dana @ Bungalow'56September 1, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Just Lovely Jen.
    Dana

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  25. BirgitSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    That is so sweet! :)

    Greetings from Germany,
    Birgit

    PS: See my T post here! :)

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    All of this makes me smile....love it!

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  27. JennySeptember 5, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Oh my goodness! This was terrifically wonderful!

    They are soooo sweet.

    I love how you love your family.

    Hugs and admiration!

    A+

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