I Stole It!

I found this at Reality Parenting and just loved it. I absolutely had to share it with you. Just understand that I did, indeed, practice a bit of thievery in order to bring this to you. I'm citing my source, though, so it's probably okay.

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.

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Yes, it is locked. I want it that way. It is not broken. I am not trapped.

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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.

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Do not ask me how long I will be. I will come out when I am done.

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Do not bring the phone to the bathroom door.

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Do not go running back to the phone yelling: "She's in the BATHROOM!"

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Do not begin to fight as soon as I go in.

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Do not stick your little fingers under the door and wiggle them.

This was only funny when you were two.

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Do not slide pennies, Legos, or notes under the door.

Even when you weretwo, this got a little tiresome.

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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.

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Oh ... And yes, I still love you.

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Mom