‘My toddler while I’m trying to use the bathroom’: One dad’s Reddit post that EVERY parent can relate to
Because as much as you love your kids, the toilet should be a place for privacy
A DAD has posted a picture every parent can relate to – showing his toddler trying to get his attention while he uses the toilet.
After being posted on , ‘my toddler while I’m trying to use the bathroom’ has been liked by more than 5,000 people – with hundreds of parents saying the scene is very familiar.
Brew Shakes wrote: “I live in a pre-war apartment with old a** bathroom doors with no functioning locks.
“So my toddler just busts right in and then tells me how I’m taking a s*** and then sits on her own potty and stares at me before handing me the toilet paper.”
And I Am Getting Swifty shared: “My bathroom doesn’t have a lock, so I get a creepy squeaky door slowly opened a crack with just an eyeball looking at me followed by soft giggles.
“Poops have become a thing of nightmares.”
While Matthew Shore wrote: “Not bathroom related, but I was once woken by my 2 year old daughter gently pressing my eyelids and repeatedly whispering ‘daddy’s eyes’. Nightmare fuel.”
I Izzie had a similar experience, adding: “Or even just standing there staring at you until you feel their presence.
“Then they get taller than you and you open your eyes and see a full grown person lurking over you. Scary.”
Most people found the entire thread hilarious – among them, Olorous Dedd, who wrote: “Oh the bonds of s***ing together. Cherish the moments.”
And I Am Not James Wolfe said: “I think that’s god damn adorable”.
Dawn Pendraig shared: “Ah that brings back memories. Mine is 8 now and he thinks it’s a great time to barge in and ask favours.
“Maybe he is smarter than I am cause I usually say whatever to get him out.”
Some people thought the kid was onto something, with Time For Stories appreciating his stance for ‘aggressive negotiations’.
Road Dogg said: “Going to burst right into the stall while my boss is taking a s*** and ask for a raise today.”
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While Rap Bear joked: “Plot twist: mommy is actually pooping in the shower”.
Marty Van Nostrand replied: “That was my first thought. Took me a few minutes to understand – it’s a door, I guess.”