this is what we look like when we absolutely, positively, no doubt about it HAVE to go to the bathroom in public.
we have a 'wall' rule.
if you're not ON the toilet, you are ON the wall.
and if it's an especially hard day, you are sitting with your back on the wall and your hands are on your knees.
this rule applies whether we are all in a handicapped stall, using different stalls or washing our hands.
I know it's my rule, I made it up, it was out of necessity because either I was stepping on everyone or other people couldn't get in to the bathroom to go and that's just not funny...but it still makes me laugh.
when they are all on the wall like this, I think to myself, "wow, that is one tight mom, she really needs to relax", and if I'm not thinking that I see it on the face of other people in the bathroom.
and then I remember it's me and I remember why we have the rule and people can think what they want, they aren't taking four toddlers to the bathroom. ok!?
so, for now, this tight mama says, "everyone on the wall!!!"
(I will 'relax' when I'm not wiping at least two, most of the time three, of their rears AND when I can STAY AT THE TABLE OR SAY, I'LL MEET YOU BY THE BREAD, ETC....yeah, that's when I'll 'relax' about public bathrooms ;-)
OH! I just remembered, we have the same rule for check out lines.
I pick a wall - they stand against it.
No one gets run over by a cart, I don't loose anyone and well, it's just easier that way, that's what.
heee heee...what a funny rule, still.
6 comments:
i'm TOTALLY implementing that rule! love it!
That's a great rule! Kind of sounds like the Duggars blanket rule :) I think it comes in quite handy though!!!
We have the hands on our heads rule. Been working for years!
so good. Not tight at all, in fact I wish more mom's would implement it. Those washrooms can get down right crazy!
We have a similiar rule except for when we're all in a handicap stall. Then everyone faces the wall because my oldest is a boy.
My husband made up the put your hands in the air rule, and my boys comply. That one comes in handy after eating, etc. I think it looks really funny - like they are surrendering or something, only usually covered in something gross. You must always go to clean restrooms, because some of them I wouldn't want my kid anywhere near the wall. :o)! This age it is all about SURVIVAL, any way you can get by without losing it or losing a kid is good in my book!
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