helena Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Attention Children: The Bathroom Door is Closed! Author Unknown Please do not stand here and talk, whine, or ask questions. Wait until I get out. Yes, it is locked. I want it that way. It is not broken. I am not trapped. I know I have left it unlocked, and even open at times since you were born, because I was afraid some horrible tragedy might occur while I was in there, but it's been 10 years and I want some PRIVACY. Do not ask me how long I will be. I will come out when I am done. Do not bring the phone to the bathroom door. Do not go running back to the phone yelling: "She's in the BATHROOM!" Do not begin to fight as soon as I go in. Do not stick your little fingers under the door and wiggle them. This was only funny when you were two. Do not slide pennies, Legos, or notes under the door. Even when you were two, this got a little tiresome. If you have followed me down the hall talking, and are still talking as you face this closed door, please turn around, walk away and wait for me in another room. I will be glad to listen to you when I am done. Oh ... And yes, I still love you. Mom That's funny!! I'd have to add, "Don't ask me what I'm doing in there". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I cut and pasted this and sent it to my mom....she returned it to me in about 20 seconds and changed the author unknown to 'Scarlett's mom.' Attention Children: The Bathroom Door is Closed! Author Unknown Please do not stand here and talk, whine, or ask questions. Wait until I get out. Yes, it is locked. I want it that way. It is not broken. I am not trapped. I know I have left it unlocked, and even open at times since you were born, because I was afraid some horrible tragedy might occur while I was in there, but it's been 10 years and I want some PRIVACY. Do not ask me how long I will be. I will come out when I am done. Do not bring the phone to the bathroom door. Do not go running back to the phone yelling: "She's in the BATHROOM!" Do not begin to fight as soon as I go in. Do not stick your little fingers under the door and wiggle them. This was only funny when you were two. Do not slide pennies, Legos, or notes under the door. Even when you were two, this got a little tiresome. If you have followed me down the hall talking, and are still talking as you face this closed door, please turn around, walk away and wait for me in another room. I will be glad to listen to you when I am done. Oh ... And yes, I still love you. Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoMama Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I cut and pasted this and sent it to my mom....she returned it to me in about 20 seconds and changed the author unknown to 'Scarlett's mom.' :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 To the OP, as she does grow up, you might think about doing casual check ins to see if she's still really comfortable with things as they are. And you might think about encouraging a stronger sense of privacy for the future. I don't think there's anything wrong with things as they are, but I do think it's important to think ahead - she really can't bathe with you in the room forever - eventually it won't seem appropriate anymore - not because of abuse, of course, but because she has to grow up. But you may already be on top of that.I tried that she was like "what?" I don't want to put things in her head either.... I think when kids start feeling uncomfortable with nakedness around their parents, they will automatically become more private, and it's important for the adult to follow that lead also. Otherwise I really don't see an issue with it.Yes thank you Attention Children: The Bathroom Door is Closed! Author Unknown Yes. I need that! We don't make a big deal out of naked, here, either. Personally, I can't wait for the day when my kids think seeing me naked is gross, because then maybe I can take a bath in peace. I still supervise the bath situation for them, too. 6 year old still wants someone to sleep with him, and 7 year old ends up in our bed half the time in the middle of the night. No big deal. IMO, the people who want to make this stuff into a big deal have the problem, not you or I. Thanks:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I cut and pasted this and sent it to my mom....she returned it to me in about 20 seconds and changed the author unknown to 'Scarlett's mom.' :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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