Attention Children:

The Bathroom Door is closed

Please do not stand here and talk, whine, or ask questions.

Wait until I get out.

Yes, it is locked. I want it that way.

It is not broken and I am not trapped.

I know I have left it unlocked, and even open at times, since you were born.

I was afraid some horrible tragedy might occur while I was in there.

However, it has been 10 years and I want some PRIVACY.

Do not ask me how long I will be. I will come out when I am done.

Do not bring the telephone to the bathroom door.

Do not go running back to the telephone yelling, "She's in the BATHROOM!"

Do not begin to fight as soon as I go in.

Do not stick your little fingers under the door and wiggle them.

This was funny when you were two.

Do not slide pennies, Legos or notes under the door.

Even when you were two this got a little tiresome.

Do not let the dog/cat in because you think he/she "misses me".

If you have followed me down the hall talking, and are still talking as you

face this closed door, please turn around, walk away and wait for me in

another room. I will be glad to listen to you when I am done.

And yes, I still love you.