One thing to know about the Urchins at Chez Quinn is they insist on having either extremely deep, soul searching or utterly bizarre conversations while in the stalls of the ladies room. I'm not sure what it is about public bathrooms that inspire such deep thoughts, but apparently in my girls, it does.
So on Valentine's Day, while at a local restaurant, The Youngest Urchin (who is now six) and I had the following conversation while jammed in the bathroom stall together:
Y.U.- I don't like sensors on potties.
me- Yeah, I know. Your sister couldn't stand them when she was just learning to go.
Y.U. They always flush when you don't want them to.
me- I guess they do when you're small.
Y.U. *contemplative silence* I wish toilets could read your mind. Then they could know when you wanted them to flush.
me- Hmm. I don't think I'd like a toilet to know what I was thinking. That would creep me out. (*Major interior struggle to keep in the dirty mind/toilet joke*)
Y.U. *somewhat exasperated at my limited vision* Well you'd only tell it to flush.
me- Yeah, but it'd still be in my head. I'm not crazy about that. What if you used The Force instead?
Y.U. Yes! The Force! That way it would flush only when you told it to. That's what I said.
me- Oh. Okay. Then I guess I'm fine with using The Force to flush.
The person in the next stall came out at the same time we did. She washed her hands pretty quickly and didn't make any eye contact at all, then scurried out of there. Not sure why. As Urchin Bathroom Conversations (c) go, that one was pretty amusing.
BRING IT ON. (I'm ready)
1 day ago
26 comments:
If I could use the Force, I'd definitely use it to flush the toilet, 'cause, I mean...eww.
LOL
I agree with Lexa - esp. since we've had a stomach bug take up residence in our house. Ewww is right!
haha yoda would be proud. Not sure why she ran out so fast
Haha! I love it--because my daughter was terrified of self-flushers until she was about 6! That poor girl stored it like a camel until we got home.
I totally agree that using The Force is a great way to flush. But I can think of so many other ways I'd like to use it.
Love it!
My niece doesn't like the sensors either. I'll have to suggest using The Force. You could be on to something here...
Hahaa...I miss those.
Too funny! I think the Force is a great idea though! :)
lol,Lexa. One among the many uses of The Force!
I hope you and you're crew are feeling better soon, Melissa!
I know, Pat. Go figure.
Exactly, Tara! I finally taught my girls to cover the sensor with a strip of toilet paper. It worked, but they're still leery!
You're right, Sue! The Urchins have lots of plans for using the Force if they ever get it. Flushing toilets is idea 68 in a long list.
Yes, there is some merit to the idea of using the Force to flush. Hope you and J. had a great visit!
:D, Cathrina.
Thanks, Jemi!
Lol. If only the force was real.
HA! I love it. And CLEARLY the Y.U. meant the Force, right? DUH ;)
What was the issue with your stall neighbor? I would have come out laughing...
I would do SO much more than just flush public toilets if it was, Lilith! lol!
I know, right? I personally thought it was hilarious. lol! Thanks, Liz!! :D
Haha! That sounds like a conversation I'd have with my Bubba!
Love this! My grandboys feel cheated when the toilet flushes for them, lol.
Hee hee hee, Sherry! :)
lol! Aren't kids a hoot, Cate?
Love The Force! Your YU has a great imagination.
The Force rules! Youngest Urchin definitely has a great imagination.
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