The Potty Vacation
Inspired by hours in our bathroom, reading Berenstain Bear books to Bobbin. The numbers in small italics correspond to the page numbers from the actual book, The Bears' Vacation, from which this was adapted. Enjoy :-)
Hooray! Hooray!
We're on our way!
Our potty vacation
starts today!
[3]
And here we are.
What a wonderful trip!
Let's sit on the potty.
Let's let 'er rip!
[4]
[Papa Bear]
Small Bear! Small Bear!
Don't you forget
to wash your hands
after you've done your bit.
[7]
[Mama Bear]
Don't you worry.
Don't you fear.
I'll help her with
her potty career.
[9]
[Small Bear]
I'm watching, Mom!
I'm all set to go!
[10]
[Mama Bear]
Then here is the first rule
you should know.
Obey all body signs!
now, tell me
what are some body signs
that you see?
[11]
[Small Bear]
Yes! I've got one.
And I think you should know
It feels like a tingle.
I think I must go.
[12]
[Mama Bear]
Ah, yes, Small Bear.
You are right. So you must.
Sit down on your potty.
No need for a fuss.
[13]
[Small Bear]
Yes, Mama! It's here!
I think I am done.
[14]
I'll be safe when I pee now.
That lesson was fun.
[15]
[Mama Bear]
You will be safe
when doing number two
after I give you
some pointers on poo.
Sit first. Then push
with all your might.
Let's give it a go.
Let's not have a fight.
[16]
[Small Bear]
Yes, Mom, I will!
But this pushing is hard.
[18]
[Mama Bear]
Never mind that!
Just disregard.
[19]
[Small Bear]
You proved it, Mom!
It's easier when calm!
[20]
[Mama Bear]
Right, my girl.
That is very true.
It's a pleasure to teach
the potty to you.
[22]
[Small Bear]
Mom, I'll remember
the rules you gave.
Now let's go have fun.
I'm feeling brave.
[23]
[Mama Bear]
First, we go on
to rule number three.
Beware of all rocks
when surfing at sea.
[24]
[Small Bear]
But Mama? What's rocks
and surfing got
to do with peeing
in a pot?
[25]
[Mama Bear]
You're right, small bear.
I've lost my thought.
So much potty reading
has me distraught.
[26]
[Small Bear]
I think I understand
the potty now.
Thank you, Mom,
for showing me how!
[30]
[Mama Bear]
But I have much more
to tell you, my girl.
More potty rules
have I still to unfurl.
[31]
When people are done
doing their stuff
they must wash with soap.
Water alone's not enough.
[33]
Using the soap pump
is rule number four.
Just push it once
No need for more.
[34]
[Small Bear]
But Mom, what about
the soap bar instead?
May I use it?
It's just as good, I have read.
[36]
[Mama Bear]
Wait now! Don't touch
anything yet!
There's another rule
you have to get!
[37]
Here it is...
rule number five
Watch what you flush.
It may be alive!
[38]
[Small Bear]
Rule five is creepy
and not sure how it fits.
But I'll heed it to avoid
a battle of wits.
[40]
[Mama Bear]
Okeydokey, Small Bear
Hop up to the sink!
You must learn the rule
for safe washing I think!
[41]
When at the sink
you must take care.
And here is rule number six,
Small Bear.
Cold faucet only.
Don't touch the hot.
And try not to splash
so you don't have to blot.
[42]
See? Like this!
Only a fool
would fill up the sink
with hot water, not cool.
[44]
[Small Bear]
It's a very good rule.
I can see that, Mom.
Without it, things might
go very wrong.
[46]
I've been happy to learn
all you had to teach.
Can I go now?
I'd really like a peach.
[48]
[Mama Bear]
I have one rule more
before we go,
and then you'll know
all you need to know.
[49]
One more thing
you must do in this room
before the rest of
your life can resume.
[51]
In the bathroom
like lots of other places
there are many, many
dangerous spaces.
And my last rule
is simple and clear:
Always flush AFTER
removing your rear.
[53]
The toilet seat
is big and wide!
You do not want
to fall inside.
[54]
[Small Bear]
But, Mama, I'd rather
use my own
than sit on one as big
as a throne.
[55]
[Mama Bear]
Good choice. As I said,
like other spaces
the bathroom has
many dangerous places!
[56]
FLUSH!
[Small Bear]
Wow!
We learned that rule
very fast!
[58]
Tell me, Mom,
was that the last?
[60]
[Mama Bear]
Yes, that rule
was the very last one.
My safe potty rules
are done!
[61]
[Small Bear]
Pa!
You won't have to worry
anymore!
Ma taught me how
to poop safely and more!
[63]
In 4 weeks I expect to have a similar adaptation of War and Peace ready to post. Stay tuned ;-)
Comments
I thought bears did that sort of thing in the woods. At least that's what Dad always told me.
Posted by Sarah on January 1, 2008 3:16 PM.No, Aunt Sarah. Bears are German. The Pope does it in the woods.
Posted by Grandpa on January 2, 2008 9:34 AM.