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Speaking sneaking off to the bathroom for a few quiet minutes of scrolling: Today we’ve got an ode to the bathroom as a place for mom to hide out. (It’s one of the classic spots, on par with the car.) Laurie Ulster writes: “Sometimes you just need to cut off all the constant requests (from kids, coworkers, spouses) and the relentless input of the world and STOP… like, don’t-take-your-phone-with-you stop. Even if you’re a mom — because hopefully your coworkers respect your privacy in the bathroom, although I have documented exceptions — just shouting ‘I’m in the bathroom!’ through the closed door will buy you at least another five minutes.” Unless, of course, you have toddlers in the house, then all bets are off. |
