One of the most enduring clichés of motherhood is that raising kids is so consuming, you don't even have time to take a bathroom break by yourself. Luckily, this smothering phase is mostly limited to parenting mobile babies and young toddlers, but it sure seems to last forever, doesn't it?
It's amazing all the things you took for granted before becoming a mom. Like how you used to be able to walk into the bathroom, close the door, and do your business without anyone interrupting you. As the parent of two school-age kids, I promise you'll eventually get that back (except for being peppered with questions through the door: "MOMMMM? WHERE'S MY SHOES?") — but in the meantime, enjoy this roundup of why all moms have to put in their time in the Can't Pee Alone Zone.
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Because they like to be helpful.
Um … thanks, sweetie.
Because if you lock yourself in, they'll just peer under the door.
Because they think you need a little musical accompaniment.
I hope he's playing "Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit."
Because even pets like to get in on the action.
"Hi. Hi. HI. HIIIIII. Hi. Hi. … Whatcha doin'?"
Because "private time" is a thing of the past.
This mom wrote, "You know you're a mom when the only private time in your day (going to the bathroom) is no longer private… " SING IT, SISTER.
Because they may be tiny, but they are TENACIOUS.
"Excuse me Ma'am, do you have a moment to talk about our lord and savior–?"
Because they will find a way.
You can run, but you can't hide.
Because there's no escape. Ever.
I love that this photo is tagged #mommyneedsabeer.
Because in the end, snuggles trump bladders.
Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.
Because maybe, just maybe, they're paying us back.
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
