Another Way Kids Steal Joy and Crush Dreams

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Attention, ladies: Every man you know has likely indulged in a rather questionable habit—yes, most men do pee in the shower. Regardless of what your partner has claimed, it’s safe to say he has, or continues to, release his bodily fluids in your shower. This behavior isn’t just limited to showers, either; it extends to oceans, swimming pools, public fountains, and even random sinks. But for the sake of this discussion, let’s focus on the shower.

Once upon a time, peeing in the shower was a simple pleasure. The tub was pristine, devoid of toys or distractions, allowing me to jump in, close my eyes, and let it flow. However, over the past eight years, the joy of this trivial act has been significantly diminished. (Unless, of course, I find myself in a hotel or a friend’s bathroom—sorry, fellas.)

For the past eight years, my shower routine has morphed into a cumbersome three-step process:

  1. UNDRESS
  2. PEE
  3. SHOWER

See the dilemma? The original flow was:

  1. UNDRESS
  2. PEE/SHOWER

What changed? Kids. Yes, those adorable little beings who enter the world all sweet and cuddly and gradually transform into relentless dream crushers. Having children has completely altered my shower experience, adding an extra step that I could do without.

With toys scattered across the tub for the better part of a decade, it’s nearly impossible to pee freely. Those sticky alphabet letters? Check. Floating rubber ducks? Check. Kitchen bowls, dog toys, mixing spoons—anything they can sneak in has invaded my shower space. Once, I even found a pork chop in the tub. Over the years, I’ve pondered ways to navigate the toy minefield, convincing myself that the water would wash them clean, but usually, I talked myself out of it.

But this morning brought an unexpected surprise. As I groggily stepped into the bathroom and into the shower, wiping the sleep from my eyes, I glanced down to find the tub entirely empty—not a toy in sight. A wave of excitement washed over me, and a crafty grin began to form on my face. But just as quickly, that joy faded away—I had forgotten that I had already peed before stepping into the shower.

Another victory for the kids!

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Summary

The joys of adult life can often be undermined by the presence of children, as illustrated by the humorous trials of a father attempting to maintain his shower routine amid toys and distractions. Ultimately, these little ones tend to dictate the terms of our daily experiences, often stealing moments of simple pleasure.