‘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 Reddit, ‘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.”
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.”