My two-year-old likes to visit me when I'm on the toilet. She has some kind of radar that signals the moment I sit down. Wherever she is, she stops what she's doing and makes a beeline for the bathroom I'm in. I turn on the light, close the door, sit down, - and within 10 seconds her little hand is on the lever, pulling the door open. She comes in with a big smile. Hi Daddy! To her, it's our secret meeting place. While I'm thinking "Gee, I love you and you're adorable - but you're kind of close to me while I'm trying to accomplish this very personal task," she's thinking "Hi! - Look at my Lovey! - What are you doing? - Can I sit on your lap? - Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, Daddy, ...Hi!" No matter how frustrated I am whenever she shows up, somehow she just knows that she's always allowed in.
As annoying as this can be, I realize that she won't do it forever, and that makes me a little sad. I know, I know, it's silly. I mean, who wants to go into the bathroom when their dad's on the toilet? It's gross, right? I love my dad, but there's no way I'm doing that. Unless he's stranded without TP. Then I suppose I'd hand him a roll. So, the question is - At what point will she no longer do this? Will it be a conscious decision, or will it just happen subtly, over time? And how will I get over it?
Who am I kidding? I'll never get over it.
You're such a lovey.
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