Hey everyone! I saw this picture on Facebook and I liked it. Yes I did. 10 years ago, if anyone had told me I’ll be a judge in my very own bathroom and toilet, I would have rejected it. I didn’t study Law (and don’t plan to) but being a mother has made me not just a judge or a lawyer but also a story teller, teacher, communication specialist, prayer warrior, problem solver and so much more…right from the comfort of my toilet.
Sometimes kids don’t understand when you tell them “I’m in the toilet”. They can’t even perceive the horrible smell. They run into your comfort zone requesting that you solve their problem with immediate effect or else…..or else what? “Mommy, Isy took my pencil”. “No! it is not true, it is my pencil. Her pencil is in the dust bin”. And then I scream “how did his pencil get into the dustbin eh” ” who threw it into the dustbin”. I am supposed to be answering the call of nature but these kids are in the same room with me….”can you give me some time to clean up?” and she says “how much time do you need because you’ll need to get my pencil out of the dustbin or get me another one”.
I put my hands on my jaws starring at the both of them and they are also starring at me….unrelenting…no plans to leave the room and then the poo isn’t coming out….I have no option other than to schedule another visit to the loo at bedtime. This is like a ‘normal’ occurrence when you have kids and I am sure many parents identify with this.
As kids grow they tend to understand when you ask them to give you some time or leave the loo. Even the stench of the poo is enough to keep them away. I tell you! For me, the most important thing is knowing when to draw the line and making sure that the kids are in safe mode when you are about to use the toilet….if you have the type of kids that turns your house upside down within a twinkle of an eye….then you should take them with you. It wouldn’t hurt. Peace of mind is all that matters.
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