Signs of the Times

Since I’m the mom of two little boys and we are not completely finished with potty training yet, I am vigilant about what goes on in the bathroom.  I try to keep both of our bathrooms relatively clean, to prevent them from smelling like the inside of a public restroom.  It’s a tough job, but I’m trying to instill basic hygiene and cleanliness within both of my sons.  So far, they are doing an excellent job.  And though they can’t read yet, I’ve utilized a few signs to help the process along.  Just a few friendly reminders, if  you will.

(Owl Bathroom Decor by Hop Skip Jump Paper via Etsy.)

(Owl Bathroom Decor by Hop Skip Jump Paper via Etsy.)

I’ve had these signs up for a while now, and the boys point and ask me to read them.  As they get older and can go without direct supervision, the signs can remind them of their bedtime routine.

And, since I think bathroom decor calls for a sense of humor, I also got this sign, which hangs directly above the toilet and is so appropriate for my house.

(Big Boy Boxers Print by The Dreamy Giraffe via Etsy.)

It’s completely tongue-in-cheek, but also gets the point across, I think.  Of course, James and Rhys are too young to understand its meaning, and they don’t really notice it yet.  What I find humorous is that nobody else has ever commented upon it, though it hangs in the guest bathroom and is obviously read a lot.  It was there while our home was renovated, and all the workmen saw it, but no one ever said a word.  And it’s there on brew night, when all of Ryan’s friends use our bathroom, and still nobody has ever asked me about it.  Hopefully, they all take it to heart.

But you know what sign does garner lots of comments?

(A friendly reminder in our guest bathroom.)

That one.

I mean, it’s just a simple reminder to practice good hygiene while brewing, because, as I like to tell Ryan, “nobody wants pee pee fingers in their beer.”  But this is the sign everyone complains about.

And, since I’m the one that cleans the bathroom, I refuse to take it down.