My terrorist toddler has a new favorite game called “Leave the Bathroom Faucet On and Lock the Bathroom Door!” It’s really cute. Basically the bathroom floods while I frantically look for that weird little key that unlocks the door from the outside, and he giggles with glee at the chaos and destruction he’s created yet again. But I’ve gotten wiser. Not only have I hidden the key in a place that I usually remember; I also just run outside and shut off the main line as soon as I see water dripping from the vents in the ceiling. Haha, your move, toddler.
It’s a great game. You should try it. Unless you’re one of those people who doesn’t enjoy the bathroom flooding. (I don’t enjoy it either, I’m just crazy now).
Jae’s bathroom had suffered from a couple bouts of water damage too, which meant a remodel was in the cards.
Luckily, it’s a small space at 5’x7′, so the damage was contained. She only needed to replace the vanity and flooring, which was less than 25 square feet. That meant she was able to splurge on a beautiful marble hexagon tile, which you can see more of on her blog Design OCD.
I’m sure that’s my toddler’s plan all along. He just wants mama to have some pretty new tile too. Such a sweetheart that kid.






5 Comments
Elaine Wagg
October 24, 2016 at 10:57 AMThe blue paint at the top of the room is WAY better than the previous color!
Lindsey
October 24, 2016 at 12:06 PMPro tip: store those little keys on top of the door frame ledge. Mine are barely visible and never fall off, plus I can get through a locked door super quickly.
Lindsey @ Better After
October 24, 2016 at 9:08 PMI actually tried that, and was dismayed to discover that our builder did not bother to caulk the trim above the door and I lost several keys that way! Major bummer!!
Khadija
October 24, 2016 at 2:18 PMLOL, OMG you get a ton of patient mommy points. Good for you mom! I give you a pat on the back for your patience.
Mary
October 24, 2016 at 2:28 PMShe got off easy. We had to replace the living room ceiling after our daughter left the scene of the crime without telling anyone she couldn’t get the faucet turned off.