I am not sure about you other moms, but modesty in front of my babies and toddlers doesn't really begin until they are old enough to notice or care that I am naked, in my case, somewhere around the age of 4 or 5. This includes showers, changing, and yes, sadly enough, going to the bathroom. (It's either they come with me, or risk potential disaster in my absence.)
Shower time is my biggest struggle because it takes the longest and there is so much to explore in all the cabinets and the closet in our master bathroom. Of course I keep all poisons up and out of reach, but among the accessible items within toddler reach are towels, toothbrushes, hair accessories, dirty laundry. and, yes my friends, Kotex Feminine Napkins.
As I was stranded in the shower this morning, covered head to toe in shampoo and lathered soap suds, I could only watch as my son chose to open the "personal items" cabinet. "Oh no!" I thought. I just watched, certain that the entire box of pantyliners would be ruined after he would dump them all out onto the floor and trample them. Much to my surprise, he opened the box and only removed one. The next five minutes of my life were some of the best... they were why I love my kids so much.
Sam, now 22 months, soon discovered the peel off paper on the back of this pantyliner and was so delighted to find "a sticker". In his eyes, this was as good as being at the doctor, getting a sticker at the end of his visit. In fact, by the look on his face, it was better because it was bigger! He immediately put his creative mind to work and began exploring the many uses of a Kotex pantyliner.
1. Put it where mommy puts it, except I don't have underwear so I'll just put it on my upper thigh and wear it there.
~seconds later....
2. Put it on my tummy where I put all my other stickers from the doctor.
~3 seconds later....
3. Stand with knees together and put it across both upper thighs and try to walk without letting it come unstuck.
~4 steps later....
4. Stick it to the shower door so Mommy gets a good look.
~a moment later and for the grand finale...
5. Apply it to the handle of my baseball bat for a better gripping surface.
So, friends, this is where my Kotex pantyliner remains, as I type. Part of me doesn't want to take it off, but the other part knows the questions I'll get from my older boys if they find "this thing" on their bat. I am not sure I'm ready to explain that one to them quite yet.
Dear Kotex,
Thank you for not only providing a superior product for me and my week of misery, but thank you for making it child friendly. More importantly, thank you for providing me the opportunity to take a peaceful shower and for the pricelss gift of laughter!!!!!
~Sincerely,
Satisfied Customer
Shower time is my biggest struggle because it takes the longest and there is so much to explore in all the cabinets and the closet in our master bathroom. Of course I keep all poisons up and out of reach, but among the accessible items within toddler reach are towels, toothbrushes, hair accessories, dirty laundry. and, yes my friends, Kotex Feminine Napkins.
As I was stranded in the shower this morning, covered head to toe in shampoo and lathered soap suds, I could only watch as my son chose to open the "personal items" cabinet. "Oh no!" I thought. I just watched, certain that the entire box of pantyliners would be ruined after he would dump them all out onto the floor and trample them. Much to my surprise, he opened the box and only removed one. The next five minutes of my life were some of the best... they were why I love my kids so much.
Sam, now 22 months, soon discovered the peel off paper on the back of this pantyliner and was so delighted to find "a sticker". In his eyes, this was as good as being at the doctor, getting a sticker at the end of his visit. In fact, by the look on his face, it was better because it was bigger! He immediately put his creative mind to work and began exploring the many uses of a Kotex pantyliner.
1. Put it where mommy puts it, except I don't have underwear so I'll just put it on my upper thigh and wear it there.
~seconds later....
2. Put it on my tummy where I put all my other stickers from the doctor.
~3 seconds later....
3. Stand with knees together and put it across both upper thighs and try to walk without letting it come unstuck.
~4 steps later....
4. Stick it to the shower door so Mommy gets a good look.
~a moment later and for the grand finale...
5. Apply it to the handle of my baseball bat for a better gripping surface.
So, friends, this is where my Kotex pantyliner remains, as I type. Part of me doesn't want to take it off, but the other part knows the questions I'll get from my older boys if they find "this thing" on their bat. I am not sure I'm ready to explain that one to them quite yet.
Dear Kotex,
Thank you for not only providing a superior product for me and my week of misery, but thank you for making it child friendly. More importantly, thank you for providing me the opportunity to take a peaceful shower and for the pricelss gift of laughter!!!!!
~Sincerely,
Satisfied Customer
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