Open Door Policies

We have an open door policy at our house. We always welcome company - especially if they are brave enough to take on our crazy active kids and busy schedules. Please, come visit whenever you want. We are more than happy to have you... just be aware that we may be going or coming and the kids may expect you to run 25 laps around the house before you go.

This 'policy' has never been a problem, and, honestly, we like how it works for our family...

However, there may be some in the future who may not enjoy it quite as much.

We have a toilet trained almost four-old, who still needs a little bit of assistance, and the boys are just starting to show interest in the potty. Needless to say, the bathroom is a busy place in our home. Especially if I am home with the kids alone, there is often 1-3 kids in the washroom with me, with at least one sitting on the potty.

This morning, I became vividly aware of the risks that this poses, if we were to have drop in guests or have our mail delivered or have anyone at our front door for that matter.

While in the middle of a morning 'toilet blessing,' which one of the boys had to sit in on and attempt a 'potty blessing', he suddenly felt the need to push open the door and bolt out of the washroom, stark naked and run through the house... Nothing in the potty. It's a little frustrating, but that isn't an issue... Having naked kids running around the house is almost a norm during the summer, so that isn't an issue either.

The issue arises when I am left, sitting on the toilet, with the bathroom door wide open and full view of my front door. FULL VIEW. That is what anyone would get if they had walked up to our door at that moment. Apparently, we are blessed with a wonderful floor plan.... that provides maximum exposure for all.

'Norah, please come shut the door.'

'But mom! I'm watching Larry Boy and petting Mags!'

UGH... This is just wonderful.

Then the inner debate starts... Would it be worse to be caught mid wipe or mid crap?? Does it even matter?? Both would be horrible!!!

So, anyways, business was finished without incident...

This story serves as a warning for anyone who thinks that dropping by is a good idea...

BEWARE.. You never know whose butt you may see.