specialmama Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 #1 when the CO2 alarm sounds, you won't worry about calling the fire hall. There has got to be more reasons than that, but I just experienced it so it's my #1 reason. For today. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I wish I had one, but my life is boring. We've been homeschooling 10 years and I've never got caught unawares. Oh wait. I cut myself opening a box of Prentice Hall Science Explorer books one day. My right thumb was sliced and bleeding profusely. I had to apply pressure to it with my other hand, and couldn't move because it hurt and I was scared. My son had to phone his dad at work who had to drive home to get me and take me to the hospital. I can't imagine if my son would have had to helped me get dressed! Both of my girls were in school at the time. And you know what? It wasn't even worth it, because I hated the science books. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Well, your neighbor might knock on your door to tell you there is a rabid raccoon in your yard........just happened to me. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 truant officer might knock on your door- did happen to me, but luckily I was dressed for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I always try to be showered for the UPS man! He's sweet and hunky! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I prefer to take my chances at home, but these random things are exactly why I wear pajamas when I stay at hotels :blush: ... you just never know! Glad it worked out for you today LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Well, the police came to my door this morning asking if I'd seen a kid around the neighbor's house (maybe a runaway- hiding at his friend's?). I wasn't dressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jessica* Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 My #1 reason for today: Your MIL and FIL might unexpectedly drop by (which they never do since they live an hour away!) Even if you haven't showered, it might be advisable to wear a bra so you don't feel super self concious when your FIL hugs you! At least mine was a pleasant surprise. The CO2 alarm going off would be scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 You might have to run all over kingdom come yelling for your 2-year-old who's not answering when you call. You might have to ask the roofing crew (that your DH works for on a part time basis-- in your PJs) working on the house behind yours if they've seen her. You might get so worked up that you call the police, only to find her curled up in the box of out of season toys in the basement, sound asleep & totally wrapped in a blanket before they get there. And then you might have a policeman come to your house who happens to be the guy you had a crush on in high school. Still in your pjs, clinging to the sleeping darling for dear life, sans b00kshelf. Oh, yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Your kidlet may decide to call 911, but stop before dialing it all the way, but it would still be enough to dispatch police officers to your house, who would then need to make a head count to make sure every single person who lived there was indeed safe. @@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 You might have to run all over kingdom come yelling for your 2-year-old who's not answering when you call. You might have to ask the roofing crew (that your DH works for on a part time basis-- in your PJs) working on the house behind yours if they've seen her. You might get so worked up that you call the police, only to find her curled up in the box of out of season toys in the basement, sound asleep & totally wrapped in a blanket before they get there. And then you might have a policeman come to your house who happens to be the guy you had a crush on in high school. Still in your pjs, clinging to the sleeping darling for dear life, sans b00kshelf. Oh, yeah. You totally win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 landlord gives you 24 hrs notice to enter property Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 You totally win! On the upside, he's so not as cute as I remember. And much more approachable as an adult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyWifeandMommy Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 at least you get noticed. there have been times they just show up and we are still in jammies watching cartoons eating cereal with toys n books everywhere. landlord gives you 24 hrs notice to enter property Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 You might have problems with your alarm. Our went off for no reason yesterday. The paramedics had already been dispatched. They showed up at our house before 7:00. I was still in my pj's, but luckily I did think to grab a robe. Fun! Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Not only showered but legs shaved. My reason, falling down stairs and breaking a leg. Good thing I just changed out of my pj's. Bad thing was I hadn't shaved in a few days, I kept apologizing to the ER nurses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 oh man... I'm so glad I'm not alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 One's priest may show up at the front door. The welcome wagon may show up at the front door the day before Thanksgiving, two weeks after one has moved into one's new house. One of "those" women may show up at the door wanting information on whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Because the Head of CPS (child protective services) might show up at your door at 7:30 am and find you still in your PJs with hair not combed and of course, no bookshelf in place........... Actually he was the former head and was delivering my UPS package just before Christmas but he was not who I expected at my door. We actually knew him well from having been foster parents but still, not someone you expect delivering for UPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacie Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 We stay in jammies most days, unless we have somewhere to go. After reading all these stories I am going to have to change that. Thanks for the motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 truant officer might knock on your door- did happen to me, but luckily I was dressed for the day. Been there, done that. And I could not have possibly looked worse! My house was complete chaos including a howling baby in the bedroom who I was ignoring because I was determined to put some food into me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebug_1976 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Because it never fails...when my house is a mess & I haven't showered or dressed yet, someone ALWAYS shows up at my door for one reason or another! We don't even live in town, but it still happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 When I was in college, I got caught *in* the shower for almost every single fire drill one year (plus two false alarms). It became a running joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Your kidlet may decide to call 911, but stop before dialing it all the way, but it would still be enough to dispatch police officers to your house, who would then need to make a head count to make sure every single person who lived there was indeed safe. @@ oh my goodness that happened to us one time-I was in kitchen cooking a nice weekend relax breakfast (still in gown/robe) and I happen to glance up and see two HUGE cops running across our yard---I send hubby to the door but they want to see everyone else in family to make sure we're all ok and hubby isn't holding us hostage or something LOL hee hee hee hee --kiddo was like 2-3 LOL..... oh my! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Your 3 year old reaches up to pull a book off the shelf and the oversized, 5 pounder next to it slides off and lands on her little head. That would be the corner of the book landing on her head, causing a fountain of blood and a call to 911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 My neighbors are very nice and will often knock on the door for various reason, especially my favorite neighbor who brings me baked goods all the time. That's a reason to at least be dressed. Can't guarantee being showered/teeth brushed, but at least I'm not in my nightie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I have a reason! Because then your mother might actually sit down, have a tea and treat you like an adult when she visits.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Your next door neighbor may call the police on you and that neighbor decides to press charges against your Dh for child endangerment, because your DH let one of his kid's sit in his lap and steer the car driving in a court / dead end street at 5 MPH.:glare: Thankfully the county attorney rejected the charges and no harm done.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 One's priest may show up at the front door. Been there, done that, have the t-shirt x THREE!!! We always get dressed now before ever venturing downstairs each morning. One of those times, DS and I were huddled around a little tiny space heater because the furnace was broken. Not a good impression at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Reason #43--The Kingdom Hall is half a mile away, and the JWs apparently practice their technique in my neighborhood. Either that, or for some reason they enjoy seeing me awkwardly try to have a conversation from behind my door to hide the fact that I'm in a thin tank top with no booKshelf while the dog barks apoplectically in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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