When you have kids, helping them out in the bathroom becomes a part of your life. So much so, that you forget just what a pain in the ass it is until they become fully potty trained. Then there's this crazy feeling of re-gained freedom. Like when that warm water plugging up your ear finally trickles out, or taking off that annoying condom. (If you're really curious about this whole potty-training thing, try the second one.)

What I most enjoy about my son's self-reliance in this department is the zeal with which he does it.

He doesn't just go quietly about his business. First he runs around the house in a near frenzy, announcing to each individual "I HAVE TO MAKE PEE PEE!!!" After a few minutes of this, he finally makes it to the bathroom.

I find it refreshing that he's taken a routine task, and turned it into a bonafide event. Zeal!

Could you imagine if I started doing this at work? Actually, I think we should all try it.

Before you excuse yourself from your next meeting, run around the office shouting "I HAVE TO MAKE PEE PEE!" And remember, it's not just shouting it, but taking the time to shout it at each person in the vicinity. Oh, and don't forget to grab your crotch. (As if you need prompting.)

Zeal: you shall be ours. Along with unemployment.

(In case you were wondering, I made that graphic with the help of pee-mail.)