Little Kids and Locking Doors

Not all of the funny stories that happen end up being blogged. But my kids love hearing about the funny things they did and said when they were younger.

Today I remembered one worth recording:

Little kids love to lock doors. But locking a door is always easier than unlocking a door!
I find that most kids at age 2 or 3 start locking the bathroom door when they go in. They lock out mom. Maybe trying to feel some independence.

This often turns into "Mom! I'm stuck!"

One time, Tiberias was probably 3 years old, my mom and I took Luke and Ty to a small town restaurant where my parents live. It had a small bathroom like one in your home. A single toilet in a single small room with locks on the door.

Tiberias went in to the restroom and locked himself in. He could not unlock it to get back out. I could not help him out. So I tried to talk to him through the door to tell him how to unlock it.
I tried and tried. The other customers sitting to eat their meals were staring at us! haha
We went for help from the staff. But it took a while! It is not a kid friendly bathroom!

The sad part was that Tiberias was freaking out. He was so scared. I had to try and calm him down through the sound of my voice.
I think Tiberias learned a lesson that day about locking mommy out.

Athena Interview

I took Athena to get her hair trimmed at a salon today. While sitting in the salon chair the stylist kept asking us questions about our upcoming move.
I asked Athena something I was curious about..."What is your favorite place in Rapid City?" I then gave her some examples to choose from..."Reptile Gardens, the dinosaur park, Storybook Island..."

Her response "Seeing the pets at the pet store" Petco. LOL! She loves going to Petco to see what cats are there and the other animals for sale. She also loved going to the animal shelter when we use to do that.

Funny Story - Winter in SD

The weather here lately has been so bitter and harsh. For about a month and a half we have yearned for warm days. Finally, today it was sunny and 33 degrees. The warm version of 33, not the cold 33.

After church we were driving in the car (note, none of the kids were wearing coats) and Athena said "I am too hot already." Then Tiberias chimed in..."It's like it's summer outside!"
Sterling and I looked around at all the snow. High piles of snow! And we laughed.