1.
Hearing "I have to go potty" when you are the furthest you could possibly be from a bathroom.
2.
Dashing to the bathroom only to realize there are about 10 people ahead of you in line.
3.
Forcing your kid inside a stall when even they think it's gross.
4.
Trying to squeeze two people into a stall designed for one.
5.
Knowing it's touch and go until your kid can get their pants down.
6.
Getting their pants down and they suddenly don't have to go.
7.
Trying to talk your kid through their fear of the auto-flush.
8.
Hoping your kid doesn't say something embarrassing. Loudly.
9.
Trying to stop your kid from touching every surface — which you know are covered in germs.
10.
Discovering there are no seat covers.
11.
Being forced to stand there and wait while they finish pooping.
12.
Turning your back to offer "privacy" only to find your kid unrolling the toilet paper.
13.
Trying to use the bathroom after your kid has already gone and keeping them contained in the stall.
14.
Knowing your kid is curious by nature and that they will attempt to look under the stalls.
15.
Spending the whole time you're going worrying your kid will unlock the door.
16.
Fearing they will drop something into the toilet and that they'll try to get it.
17.
Having to pick them up and help them reach the sink.
18.
Keeping your eyes peeled so they don't run off without you.
19.
Knowing this was the first of many trips to the bathroom.
