Friday, January 05, 2007

Funyuns Under The Door

I had a dinner date earlier tonight (thursday) with one of my friends. I haven't been out for a while, so I was looking forward to it. I went to take a shower and this sparked Nathan's interest. I am certain he knew I was going to close a door behind me because he started up the behaviour! He followed me about until he couldn't get in the bathroom. I left his dad in charge, lotta' good that did! Nathan was floundering all around the livingroom crying. He knows this usually gains him complete attention. It didn't work this time. I continued on to the shower. With the door closed. What is it about a closed door between you and you kids that drives them crazy?!!

I have noticed this with all three of my dear ones. Each of them can be occupied with some activity or tv show, but let me slip away to the bedroom or bath and close the door. It's as if an alarm only audible to children has suddenly been tripped. I am immediately sought after. Do they have some type of secret pact that forbids mom to be alone? I am sure if you have toddlers, you know what I am talking about. Bubble bath? Who can enjoy a bubble bath with fingers and toes sticking underneath the door? How about all the whimpering and whining trying to get in? Now that I think about it, my hubs is also guilty of this! Love you babe!

Anyway, I heard Nathan quiet down and I finished my shower. Later, as I was brushing my teeth, I heard some little "scratchie" noise. I am thinking "what can that be?" I am hoping it isn't a mouse. I resumed my teeth brushing and heard it again. I looked down at the bottom of the door and there was a funyun! Or rather half of a maimed funyun. Nathan had taken a piece of his "bribe"and was sliding it under the door! This is a first for me, but it worked. I opened the door. My children, I love 'em!

5 comments:

Denise said...

I love it, the things that kids will do!! Hey nathan, got any dove chocolate??? lol

Anonymous said...

I know what you are talking about!! And you are right, kids do have an alarm that goes off everytime a door is closed, and they always act out when you are on the phone as well! You know what I mean! That was so cute that Nathan offered his funyun, however maimed it was. Ahhh!

Anonymous said...

That closed door thing is true of cats too, only THEY never offer to share their treats.

Allison said...

That's pretty funny - And yes, like sara said, cats are the same way :) at least mine is!

Beth/Mom2TwoVikings said...

I think it's an internal mechanism that fires everytime we get a few second alone and it's connected to the same neurons that fire when everything is quiet, the phone rings, and *suddenly* they need you for something right. this. minute. LOL