A thought on toothpaste

It seems like such a simple idea. Things pop through my head all the time and I think other people must be thinking the same thing. As I look at the globs of aqua colored goop in my bathroom sink, I think to myself " Why not clear toothpaste?" Such a simple idea. Why not? Could people not see it and maybe apply too much? Does aqua mean clean? Why is it such a bad idea to have clear toothpaste? Obviously children can not be expected NOT get that icy blue colored goo all over the bathroom, carpet, towels, vanities and themselves. They are children. I know some adults who have trouble using toothpaste. Why are children expected to use it with such careful practices? Sure I could teach them proper spitting techniques but that would require more time with them in the bathroom.

Anyway, clear toothpaste would correct the whole problem. It is a problem too. As I grow tired of it showing up on my carpet as the my boys lazily roam through the house brushing their teeth. Dangling from their foamy mouths, my carpet is already doomed. The boys never knew it even hit the floor as they make their way back to the bathroom. So then they are banned from leaving the bathroom while brushing their teeth. I stand at the door being the "Bathroom Nazi" making sure they keep every drop of aqua goo in their mouths.

But there is a new problem now. For now it falls on the bathroom floor and the "Bathroom Nazi" has left her post. How does she know this? Well while brushing the family cat, Cody, an odd stiff material seems to be stuck to his fur. I brush harder. He meows. I look harder and notice its....toothpaste. Who did this? The baby? The twins? Where was it? In the living room? Hall? Maybe the stairs? I must find it! Then the mystery seems to come to an conclusion that I should have seen all a long. Our cat, Cody, has taken to sleeping on the bath mat in the bathroom. He must have rolled in the unassuming goo and hence dried on his fur. A minty fresh cat? Why yes I would say that. Actually Colgate Spongbob Squarepants Bubblemint to be exact. Case closed.

All of this could have been avoided if there was clear toothpaste. Sure we would still have to deal with the sticky mess, but at least it wouldn't be that aqua color staring back at me while cleaning it up.