"Say that Again?"

During my family's recent vacation, I was browsing through a gallery of hundreds of posters when I came across the above picture.  My first reaction was to read the caption again, to make sure I read it correctly.  My second reaction was to smile at the irony of the words, especially considering the "dated" illustration chosen to accompany it, and "yes" I have to admit, my third reaction was to take a picture, so I could share it on my blog, as well with my students.  

Now, please don't over react and assume I "agree" with this humorous statement.  Obviously, the suggestion of the mother is in direct contrast to what a mother would "normally" say to warn a child of danger.  The author of this illustration and caption combination is simply identifying with a harried mother of small children by using a gross exaggeration, to say the least.  

I walked away with a wistful smile remembering days when I was a sleep-deprived mother of toddlers, thinking I would never again go into the bathroom alone, at least not without someone crying "Mamaaaa" or banging on the other side of the door.   

Of course, my children have indeed grown out of toddler-hood, and sometimes after a couple hours of relative silence I find myself thinking, "Are my kids even in the house?" 

I suppose this does make me feel a bit nostalgic and there is that little tug at my heart when I think of my "babies" growing up.  However, I think I shall shrug off the feeling and be content to take a languid bath, whenever I please. :-)  Smiles.