The Missing Joys of Motherhood

Of all the joys parenthood brings, there are just some simple joys that I truly miss. First, I miss that I am lucky to eat a hot meal, be able to finish a meal in one sitting. Second, I miss using the bathroom by myself. Why is it that the closed bathroom door is a signal for any crisis to commence??? To top this off my 5 year old son has learned how to stick a screwdriver or even a pen (if you take it apart mommy) and push it into the lock and open the door anyway. Lucky me!! Now I can't even lock the door for privacy. There go my baths. My one last moment of sanctuary. Dad never has this problem. He goes in, closes the door and everyone runs the other way. Don't dare bother Dad. Why does this not work for us???? I think for my birthday next month I will ask for one uninterrupted bath and/or shower. Maybe I can ask for a hotel room for one night. Sleep when I want, bathe when I want, eat when I want. Time for just me. Ahhh...oh wait...housekeeping! just my luck