Hattie invades mommy’s bathroom

Yesterday, about 10:30 in the morning, Deb called to check in from work. I talked to her for a couple of minutes and then hung up. Jameson was still playing in the basement with me, but Hattie had disappeared. Me, being curious, went to search for my little one.

I found Hattie in mommy’s bathroom with three bottles of nail polish and a bottle of nail polish remover and one makeup pad already doused in polish remover. She was irritated, because, according to her, she put too much remover on the pad. The interesting thing is that all of these are kept locked in the vanity. Now I know what you are thinking, she is three years old, those little spring child latches are no match for her. Well, in this case you are correct, however, her skills run a little deeper.

The vanity cabinet has a lock that is opened by a magnet. The cabinet doors don’t open at all, not even a crack without the little magnet key. Furthermore, there isn’t a big bulls eye painted on the cabinet doors to tell you where to place the magnet key. You have to slide the key across the face of the cabinet until you hear a distinct click that signals that the lock is unlatched. Then, while still holding the key in place you can grab the edge of the cabinet door to open it.

Yes, Hattie again showed me later that evening how the key works. Don’t ever underestimate what your child can do and certainly don’t underestimate how long it will take them to find trouble.