Wednesday, April 22, 2009

WFMW--No-Touch Bathrooms

We were so, so lucky last night to luck in to great tickets on StubHub (another WFMW post!) for the baseball game last night. We were not quite as lucky that somewhere in the middle innings, there was a loooong rain delay. Everyone ran for the bathrooms, of course, and we joined in a little later, with our two preschool kids in tow.

You can just imagine what the bathrooms looked like after the rain and the rush. But never fear--we have introduced to our kids the concept of the no-touch bathroom. Which is just what it sounds like: a bathroom where you shouldn't touch anything--especially the potty. (These often go with "foot-flush potties.") And now my kids know: if you are in a no-touch bathroom, as interesting as that silver thing on the wall is--don't touch it. Usually you flip the seat up, sure, but here--don't touch it. I will grant you this is easier with a boy than a girl. But the overall concept totally works for me, and now when we walk in to a public restroom, the kids will ask: "Is this a no-touch bathroom?" And nine times out of ten, the answer is yes.

That's working for me. What's working for you? Go get great ideas from Erin at We Are That Family!

4 comments:

mommagurl32 said...

I have 4 boys and I think I will being using this idea! I say it all the time anyways but I need to make it a new rule that you don't touch anything!

Kirsty said...

I like it. Leaves no room for interpretation. Do not touch ANYTHING might work better then my general shuddering and beseeching not to touch THAT.

brandy101 said...

ah, I just keep a bottle of purell in my purse...but, yeah, why is it that sports stadium bathrooms are the WORST???

Domestic CEO said...

No Touch Bathrooms - I LOVE it!!!