Seeking advice from others with little boys...how do you explain (or do you explain) female issues with your little boys? I've started running into this problem with Taylor. See he's always with me when we are at home...I rarely get a chance to go to the bathroom alone. Of course when we are in public he has to go with me there too. So recently it was "that time of the month" and Taylor noticed something different. He exclaims "what is wrong with you mommy?" "do you have a boo boo?" Well I just explained that this was how mommy's have babies. Taylor just says "ok." He is only 2 so any explanation would work I'm sure. :) I have tried to start going alone and locking the door behind me, but when we are home there is usually screaming involved and I can't leave him hanging out in the women's restroom in public alone either. Arr!
I've also got this embarrassing picture that Taylor took of me while I was in the restroom recently. On our way to Abilene we made a stop at McDonald's. Taylor and I went in to the potty first while Wes ordered the food. Tried to make it as quick a stop as possible. Well I had a longer visit to the restroom than I had anticipated and while waiting on me Taylor decides to rummage through my purse. At the time I didn't care as I was busy. So while he is saying he wants my phone I just ignore him until I hear him say "Cheese". Well I look up and there is Taylor with the camera I forgot was in my purse taking a picture! Unfortunately it was actually well aimed for a 2 year old photographer. Wes thought it was hilarious and we decided to save the photo (I did have to edit a little bit out for my own sanity) I will not be posting the picture however. :)
So if you're ever in some public restroom and see Taylor hanging out alone please forgive me as I probably just needed some privacy!
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Oh, WOW! It's so funny to read this, as this is an ongoing discussion in our house!
I didn't really have this problem with Andrew. One reason is that I am SOOO particular about the restrooms I use (I have been known to drive further to a Target, just so I could take a stroller into the bathroom)in public. At home, he was just content (after ~18 months), to just let me go alone.
Fast forward 8 years to Will...this may be a problem. Jeff refuses to use the bathroom with Will. When I have to go, however, it's safe to say that Will has a front row seat! (Thus, I completely understand - and shiver in fear - at the picture part!)
Do I have an answer to your problem? No, just a ton of empathy!
This worked itself out on its own for us. A bit after we started potty training each of the boys, they each began to demand "privacy" while doing their thing in the loo. This was the perfect time for me to explain that just like they want privacy, I want privacy, too. So I always use the handicap stall (because I have an entire entourage to take with me) and I make them face the wall. Of course they act silly and try to peek, but I just say their name real stern, and they stand there and wait. Good luck - this is a tricky one!! (sorry, there was a typo in the last post that had to be fixed!!)
Thanks for the comments girls. That is helpful at least knowing I'm not the only one with this little issue. :)
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