I am a mom to three wonderful boys. This means, among other things, that our home has a lot of bathroom humor. There was a time when I tried to curb it, but either out of fatigue or wisdom I eventually gave up on that venture. I sort of took on the motto of, “If you can’t beat them, join them,” and I suppose this holiday indicates the extent of my surrender.

Crap Day is mostly a day of silliness and bathroom humor as well as an invitation to vent about what feels crappy at the moment. And so…

I couldn’t find them in time last year, but this year I am very excited to have found whoopee cushions for everyone to open Crap Day morning.

Our tree didn’t make it as long this year, but last year we let our 4 year old decorate it with toilet paper streamers and his underwear. This year we’ll let him do the mantle, but the tree looks cooler.

We have a poster and crayons to spread on the dining room table so people can write/draw what they think is crappy.

Last year I made the infamous toilet paper cake that became such a thing in response to the toilet paper shortages of quarantine in 2020. The cake looks amazing, but I don’t think I will ever make it again. Working with a long strip of fondant (that needs to stay specific dimensions but stretches and distorts so easily while you’re working with it) was way more stress than it was worth. So from here on out it is poop emoji cupcakes only for us.

The rest of the food selection is based on how closely its shape resembles a turd. I’ll spare you the details so as not to ruin certain foods for you. You’re welcome.

The five year old and I will probably read this book again. It’s both hilarious and educational.

And we play the fabulous Too Many Poops game that our friend Doug sent us. If you’re looking for a new game to play with important children, children-at-heart, or cat lovers in your life, I would highly recommend.

As I’ve been making preparations this year our oldest two boys actually rolled their eyes at what is apparently my excessiveness with regards to bathroom humor. I never predicted them being the ones trying to reel us back into the realm of appropriateness. I find it kind of hilarious, and also I wonder: Does this mean that I am winning after all????