A/N: Sorry for the delay. This chapter's a short one but is based off of something my parents did with me when I was little. Please leave a review!
How My Daughter Changed Me
By ConsultingTimeLordIn221B
Chapter 4 – One for the Road
"Barney, are you almost ready?" called Lily. "Ted and Tracy are expecting us in less than an hour."
"Nearly. Hey Marshall, check this out," replied Barney from the other room.
"What is it dude? Ted promised that there'd be a six-pack and a cheese platter. You know how I feel about cheese."
"Forget about your cheese," said Barney rolling his eyes. "This is more important."
"Dude," said Marshall seriously, "nothing is more important than cheese." He cracked a smile. "Seriously though, what is it?"
"Check out this sweet trick Ellie and I have been working on." Marshall looked at him expectantly. "Okay, so you know how she's always letting loose whenever we're out and it's always during inopportune car rides?"
"Yeah…"
"Voila! No more worrying about smelly diapers because… she can poop on demand!"
Marshall just stared at him. At that moment Lily walked into the room.
"What the hell is taking so long?"
"Barney has this trick that he supposedly does with Ellie that makes her poop on demand," answered Marshall, still staring at Barney incredulously.
Lily arched an eyebrow and crossed her arms.
"Let's see it then."
Barney cleared his throat and looked down at his daughter in excitement. She was squirming on the changing table.
"Ellie," he said, grabbing her attention. "Do ba-ba."
A few seconds passed and Barney smirked. He then turned to Lily and Marshall.
"See for yourselves."
Lily and Marshall ventured over hesitantly and leaned down. They immediately retreated in disgust.
"How the –?"
"Magic," said Barney dramatically. "She'll be clean for the entire ride to Ted's."
"Incredible," said Marshall astounded. "Man, Lily, do you know how many diapers we would've saved if we had tried this years ago?"
Lily smiled. "So many, Big Fudge. Come on Barney, change Ellie and let's get going." She and Marshall left the room, leaving Barney and Ellie alone.
Barney turned back to his daughter and raised his hand.
"Baby five!"