In a recent candid discussion, actors Amanda Greene and Jake Foster opened up about the surprising challenges of co-sleeping with their children. The couple, proud parents of daughters Mia, 8, and Zoe, 7, have often shared their parenting experiences, from bath time routines to tackling tough questions from their kids. On the latest episode of Foster’s podcast, The Honest Parent, they delved into their family sleeping arrangements and how quickly a cozy bedroom can turn into a smelly space.
The Nightly Ritual
Greene recounted how their daughters sleep on the floor of their bedroom, leading to a nightly ritual of watching educational shows before bedtime. However, one night, she noticed an unpleasant odor that seemed to emanate from their makeshift sleeping setup. “Who’s responsible for this smell?” she asked, to which all three of her family members sheepishly admitted, “It’s me.”
Detective Work Begins
But the next morning, the odor persisted, prompting Greene to take action. As anyone who has spent time in a room full of active children knows, these little ones can produce some serious smells. Initially, Greene thought airing out the room would do the trick, but after several hours without success, she decided it was time for some detective work.
The Source of the Smell
That evening, as she prepared for bed, Greene couldn’t shake the feeling of a “rotten garbage” smell. Despite washing the sheets, lighting candles, and opening windows, the odor lingered. Foster and the girls were tasked with “hidden odor duty,” searching for any hidden messes left by their pets. Eventually, Greene and Mia discovered the source of the foul smell: a spot on Foster’s side of the mattress.
“I leaned down to sniff the corner of the mattress, and it was overwhelmingly awful,” Greene recalled. It turned out that in a sleepy haze, Foster had mistakenly filled their temperature-regulating mattress pad with protein shake instead of water. The mix had started to rot, creating a smell that no amount of kid-related odors could rival.
A Lesson for Parents
This serves as a reminder for all parents: if you own furniture that requires regular maintenance with water, ensure you have a clearly labeled container for that purpose. And if you’ve ever confused the scent of spoiled protein shakes with the usual kid and partner smells, take comfort in knowing you’re not alone.
Further Reading
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Conclusion
In summary, Amanda Greene and Jake Foster shared their humorous yet relatable experience with the challenges of co-sleeping and the unexpected odors that can arise from it. Their story serves as a reminder to parents that even in the chaos of family life, they are not alone in facing such quirky situations.
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