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March 27th, 2008 @ 10:23 pm | blonde moments | Post a CommentI’m considering starting a category of posts where the first sentence in each is: No, I am not pregnant. So, let me just assure you that No, I am not pregnant.
HOWEVER.
You know why I think I’m possibly ready to have a kid even though there’s no way it’s happening anytime soon no matter how many times people in my workplace ask me about it in front of my boss? Because of this:
This is my view from my loo. The toilet. My cats, one in particular, insist on joining me in the bathroom at all times. Watching me. I hear this is similar to having kids. No more privacy. Moms out there — can you confirm or deny this?
This post, by the way, is dedicated to Elise, who, in response to my last post asking what I should write more often, answered that she wanted all felines all the time. Your wish is my command, my lovely Texan friend. I’d consider it a bonus that I combined cats and toilets in the same post!
And also? Please do not judge me for taking my laptop into the bathroom. It was all for the sake of the blog, I SWEAR.
heehee yup, it’s true. Except when you have a kid AND cats, they will all be in there AT THE SAME TIME. argh.
written by Jen
March 27th, 2008 @ 10:31 pm
I love that color on the walls. Gorgeous!
written by Janssen
March 27th, 2008 @ 10:32 pm
I think they’re following you because they want you to write more about shoes.
And the walls ARE great.
written by E :)
March 27th, 2008 @ 10:41 pm
My cats must accompany us to the bathroom as well. I wonder why that drives them so crazy?
written by Operation Pink Herring
March 27th, 2008 @ 10:44 pm
yep, my 2.5 year old son sits right on the counter just like that while i’m in the loo. and don’t worry my cat prepared me for motherhood too. i knew i was ready to be a mom after my husband and i sat in the emergency room with my dear cat kizo at 3am because he was constipated. the bill was ridiculous, but now that i think i about it that visit cost more than a whole month at daycare for my son!! how ironic.
written by mama's got moxie
March 27th, 2008 @ 10:46 pm
my cats do the same thing. how funny.
the downside of cats vs kids, however, is that you can’t leave your 5 yr old kids home alone. 5 yr old cats, however, are completely independent. just ask them.
written by tia
March 27th, 2008 @ 10:58 pm
I’ve started locking my cat out of the bathroom every time I go—now she sits outside and yowls until I’m done.
written by Schriftstellar
March 27th, 2008 @ 11:38 pm
you can demand the privacy and just lock the kids out, but they’ll stand right outside the door and a) cry, b) scream, or c) say “are you done yet?” over and over and over again until you come back out. which, really, is the same as the cats, who, if you lock them out, will stand outside the door and yowl (if they’re like my cats).
so basically, yeah, no privacy.
written by Lara
March 28th, 2008 @ 1:19 am
my cats do the same thing.
written by cady
March 28th, 2008 @ 6:12 am
would not have known you took your laptop into the loo if you had not shared! I just assumed a cell phone, maybe your camera… but thanks for sharing, and I still won’t judge!!
written by Jane
March 28th, 2008 @ 7:31 am
To repeat the trend, my cat follows me in as well. Most times he attempts to jump onto my lap. Is that TMI?
written by nikki
March 28th, 2008 @ 7:47 am
get out!! My one cat is not content to just follow me into the loo, she sits on my lap while I’m in the loo!
I’m really, truly embarrased for that cat.
As for having no privacy when you have kids, I have only one and still have my privacy, maybe that changes with more than one?
written by Abbie
March 28th, 2008 @ 8:52 am
oh my goshhhh. my cat does the same thing. it doesn’t matter if i am on the potty, in the shower or brushing my teeth, she has to be RIGHT THERE. like, i’m going to leaver her in the 2.5 seconds i’m in the bathroom. xo
written by rachel
March 28th, 2008 @ 9:15 am
You cat lovers have much bigger hearts than I do! My heart is as cold as ice and would never allow a pet or child in the bathroom with me.
written by Laurel
March 28th, 2008 @ 9:31 am
Oog. I couldn’t take this. I’m allergic to cats, though; can I pretend that I am allergic to children?
(Kidding! Kids are cool, as long as they’re not mine, so that I can sugar them up and hand them over.)
written by RA
March 28th, 2008 @ 9:38 am
My dog? Nudges the door open when I’m in the bathroom. I swear pets think there is a magical trap door in bathrooms where owners will escape. They must accompany us to make sure we stick around!
written by Nilsa S.
March 28th, 2008 @ 9:40 am
My dog has kind of taken over the household, and follows me everywhere, including the bathroom. She generally lays at my feet while I’m sitting on the loo, and if I’m in there for more than 2.5 seconds, she goes to get a toy so that I can play fetch with her. That dog, always looking out for my best interest - doesn’t want me to get bored while I’m doing my business.
The cats USED to come in the bathroom with me every time, but now they are too scared of/annoyed with the dog to venture in. However, on the rare occasion the dog is outside, I am peeing, and one of the cats notice, they’re on my lap (while I’m ON THE TOILET) in a millisecond. If both of the cats notice, they growl at each other to see who wins lap privilege. Who knew our bathroom habits were quite so enthralling to the animals? I certainly don’t find as much joy in dealing with the litter box
P.S. Great cat post. Keep it up!
written by elise
March 28th, 2008 @ 9:52 am
my cats are the same way but they usually curl up by my feet and stare at me. can you imagine when we have kids? we’ll have a full house in the bathroom. ugh.
written by Michelle & the City
March 28th, 2008 @ 9:53 am
That’s a pretty nice picture.
written by Britni
March 28th, 2008 @ 10:34 am
OMG - so everyone’s cats do that? Our kitty follows us into the bathroom at every opportunity. She sits up at the counter watching me shower. We’ve actually come up with a nickname for her - she is “voyeur kitty” (say it with a bad french accent).
written by Marisa
March 28th, 2008 @ 10:52 am
My cats have no interest in the bathroom - they think the sink and the shower are scary. Come to think of it Lily feels the same way. But sometimes she must join me for safety’s sake. Whenever I take the risk and leave her alone for 30 seconds she finds something to pull up on and then fall down.
written by ambitiousmrs
March 28th, 2008 @ 11:15 am
I like cats, I really do, but this is one more reason I don’t want one. My sister’s cats do this as well. What is up with that? Mind you, our dog would probably do it if we let him. So maybe its just a general animal thing??
Plus a kid thing, our daughter totally wants in there with us… which is so. not. going. to happen.
(ps - I found you thanks to Jen’s site!).
written by Kris
March 28th, 2008 @ 12:21 pm
Well, my cats aren’t allowed in our bathrooms, but they do sneak in and take a nap in the bathtub when they get the chance. And even then I feel bad chasing them out, because after having a child, I sometimes use the bathroom for my own “alone space”! hehe.
When Oliver was a baby, I could put him in his crib while I went to the bathroom, but once he got mobile I often took him in there with me because he’d scream if I left him in his crib. These days we are teaching him Potty Privacy, and he will close the door for us and wait outside. However we’ll probably start potty training him soon so that might change… hopefully he’ll go in with DADDY though.
written by Melissa
March 28th, 2008 @ 12:37 pm
I’m glad that my cat is not the only freak out there. He would rather DIE than sit on my lap any other time but the minute he hears the toilet seat go up he’ll run from anywhere in the house to jump up on me. Weirdo.
I’ve been lurking for a while so Hi! I love your blog. Please don’t think I’m a freak for chosing this post to comment on.
written by Celia
March 28th, 2008 @ 12:48 pm
Every morning I get up before the boyfriend and head to the bathroom. Once there I close the door (but not all the way because it sticks) and use the facilities. Every single morning the cat slams open the door and bounds over to start his daily meowing. Yep, I think I’m ready for those kids too. I already lack the privacy!
written by Rebecca
March 28th, 2008 @ 12:53 pm
i absolutely loved this post!
My Amber does the same thing in the same exact spot! Weezy may come in once in a while but Amber is ALWAYS in there.
And yes, no more privacy, once you have a baby. My son still barges into the bathroom when I’m showering! I’m like dude! You are TEEN now! STOP IT!
written by jo
March 28th, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
haha, you crack me up.
as an older sister i can confirm that all privacy is gone when you have kids. my little brothers used to always barge in wanting to know what was going on, “what are you putting on your face?” “are you showering?” “sisssster what are you doinnnng?”. it’s truly a joy, haha.
written by katelin
March 28th, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
My cats totally do that, too. The other day Oliver didn’t get to the bathroom before I closed the door to shower, and when I got out I saw two white paws and some white fur in the door crack.
He was lying on his back, paws outstretched, trying to open the door. He CAN open doors, just not big, heavy ones
written by Valerie
March 28th, 2008 @ 2:44 pm
My cat is a totally voyeur. He also tries to watch the uh… you know, the marital relations. WHICH IS WHERE I DRAW THE LINE.
written by Jen
March 28th, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
While my cat likes to sit on the edge of the tub while I shower, my kid likes to sit on my lap while I use the toilet. The entire time saying “mommy, potty”. Oh yes, mommy potty. Too bad she can’t do it alone.
written by isabel
March 28th, 2008 @ 3:47 pm
“No, I am not pregnant” might be a great disclaimer for family members who visit your blog, too (at least it would be for us!)
written by Erica
March 28th, 2008 @ 5:47 pm
One of my cats does this too and she likes to sit on the toilet seat while I shower also. Very weird!
written by Single
March 28th, 2008 @ 5:56 pm
My cat will not let my mother-in-law in our bathroom. Literally hisses at her and I have to go chase him out for her to use the facilities.
written by Olivia Fey
March 28th, 2008 @ 10:49 pm
Ha! Well, your grossness doesn’t count because it is in the privacy of your own home. Please tell me you don’t take the kitties out with you to public loos!
written by alyndabear
March 29th, 2008 @ 11:14 am
Add me to the list of kittys following her to the loo. The only time I ever get any privacy is in the shower. As soon as I turn on the water they run for the hills. But as soon as it’s off they are howling on the otherside of the door to be let back in. Lately I’ve had to fight with them for the right to use my own sink while brushing my teeth! And god forbid I don’t turn the tap on to just the right speed of drip for them to have a drink while I’m doing my business. Man cats are picky! But I love them all the same.
written by Crystal
March 30th, 2008 @ 12:41 am
Why do people keep asking you about the status of your womb…especially in front of your boss? I don’t understand.
written by Zandria
March 30th, 2008 @ 10:45 am
Three-year-old grandson walking by while daughter-in-law was in the bathroom: “Whatcha doin’ mom . . . takin’ a dump?”
written by Bulldog
March 30th, 2008 @ 9:00 pm
Howie is just scared you are going to leave him with that Cat-obsessed Man and that Garfield-wannabe. He loves you! As will your baby… whenever you choose to birth one.
written by Alexa
March 31st, 2008 @ 1:56 pm
Oh, yes… the childrenz in the bathroom. Never fails. I sneak out of the room to use the potty and they find me! I didn’t think it was so horrible until the 2nd child came along and now I have a full audience of a 4 yr old and 1.5 year. All privacy goes out the window.
written by Kristin
March 31st, 2008 @ 3:58 pm