Spending 24/7 for 4 solid weeks with their parents, the twinions were thrilled to get home and play with their toys again (“I missed Austraya, Mama…”).
When some Jehovah’s Witnesses came knocking on the door the day after our homecoming, they jumped at the chance at talking to someone new about their holiday and showing of their toys.
K-Bear was demonstrating his Luke Skywalker light saber skills.
Nunu tried to scare them with his Death Vader Mask.
Probably not the objective that our door knockers had in mind.
Really, what were they expecting at 8 in the morning?
Just as the visit seemed pointless for our guests, my darling husband made a throw away comment, “Yeah, sure…come back next week!”
Who remembers what people ever say?
Jehovah’s Witnesses. That’s who.
Struggling to get through the first full week of school, by Wednesday morning the chaos hit fever pitch.
The screaming banshees were in the lounge room protesting they didn’t want to go to school while I tried to escape for a two minute shower.
Realising we had run out of bread and milk (or just finding an excuse to get out of the house), Mr Surfer made a quick run to the shops, leaving behind the house key.
So when the door bell rang while I was in the shower, I started getting huffy and do some serious cussing while grabbing the nearest towel.
Stomping to the front door, dripping wet, I unlock it and turn my heel to get back to the remaining minute of my shower.
I walk half way back to the bathroom to realize that there is actually no husband following me back up the corridor.
Instead, there’s last week’s Jehovah’s Witness standing at the door, looking slightly perplexed but perhaps more embarrassed…for me.
Because there I am. In my wet and glamorous Wednesday morning from hell white bath towel glory.
“Er…right now’s not a good time…” is all I manage to mutter.
Of course, Mr Surfer walks in a minute later. With his key.
Seriously. You can’t make this shit up.
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Ingrid @ fabulous and fun life says
Hehe – the JW might not return now! I’ve opened the door to my delivery man in similar circumstances! He joked about it for a couple of deliveries after that! Lucky he came back with subsequent deliveries but now I have the kids trained to open the door when I’m clad only in a towel.
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Lydia C. Lee says
Poor JW’s – they were probably so excited to be invited back….
Amy @ Handbagmafia says
I have inadvertantly opened the door to religious doorknockers while holding a Richard Dawkins book, but I was fully clothed!
Sanch @ living my imperfect life says
Lol that’s one way of getting rid of door knockers. Should lock that away in my memory bank for future use!
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Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit says
Hahahahahaha. That’s funny.
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Kathy says
Ha, ha. They are determined the JW’s. Hoe the craziness of starting school and routines settles – somehow we do get into the swing of things again but it must be hard after such a big holiday.
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JodY At Six Little Hearts says
Haha! They’re so hard to shake off and very persistent too!! We used to get lots of visits but since moving here 5 years ago, the most we get is a brochure in our box every 4 months or so.
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tonia zemek says
I know what you mean…the phone seems to always ring at precisely the moment I jump in the shower! Love your welcoming crew, especially that masked little guy – too cute. Have a great weekend (hopefully, with no uninvited visitors).
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Tegan says
That first week of school is always chaotic as you try to get into a routine, no wonder you were frazzled. The poor JW probably thought he was onto a winner when Surfer told him to come back. Their like elephants…they never forget.
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Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid says
I saw this story on FB and it’s pure gold! I must try the white towel deterrent next time! One of the advantages of living in an apartment in a security building is that we don’t get door knockers! Yay! Happy Weekend!
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Vanessa says
Not semi naked to religious doorknockers but semi naked to a real estate agent who was selling the rental we lived in. I had just walked home from the pool on my street & was halfway done with a shower when I heard persistent knocking at the door. I answered in a towel & he wanted to show people around – without having given us the legal notice. I lost my shit at him. He then started yelling at me! Apparently his car had broken down so I should take pity on him because he had to walk two blocks to get to my house from his office. I was a Uni student who was too poor to learn to drive, let alone own a car, so you can imagine the amount of fcuks I gave at that!! I don’t do well with most real estate agents.
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Denyse Whelan says
Grrrrr to throwaway lines..Mr Surfer!! Doesnt sound like a fab Wednesday start there Grace but hey. blog post! Win! I do hope that you and the family get some space & peace over the weekend. The first FULL week of school is almost done. It’s a BIG thing. Denyse xx
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Nicole @ The Builder's Wife says
I scare the delivery men all the time, because I work from home, most days are spent in my gym clothes, and I have to be honest, it’s not a pretty sight! I remember the early years of school and just how hard it was for the kids to adjust. We have just had our last begin high school and he is feeling a little the same, exhausted and overwhelmed. xx
Natalie @ our parallel connection says
That’s a good way to convince them you ate it suitable for their group. Lol
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Erika @ Ever-changing Life of a Mum says
I needed a giggle this morning. What a great story! They always find the worst times to turn up, don’t they?! This time of year is so chaotic you don’t need that thrown into the mix. Hope things settle a little next week 🙂
Emily says
Bahaha! Oh, I’ve answered the door in some embarrassing ensembles before. Opened the door breastfeeding once! Eyes bugged and a hasty retreat ensued.
Raych aka Mystery Case says
Too funny. Our only visitors so far to the new house following our move last week were JW. I too was inappropriately dressed and had to quickly stop their spiel to let them know that their timing wasn’t great.
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Ai Sakura says
Oh goodness!! I can just imagine the scene!! Hahaha.. Your life is just so full of fun surprises :p Have a better weekend and hopefully they won’t be back next week??
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Dani @ sand has no home says
That’s priceless. With that kind of encouragement they will be back again next week for sure! We have some very determined JWs around here. When I was heavily pregnant and my toddler and I were sick and napping together one day, they knocked and knocked and knocked so that I thought the street must be on fire, jumped out of bed throwing on a t shirt, sleepy, whimpering toddler clinging to my leg, I opened the door and I was frankly a bit rude in my response to the street not being on fire…
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sarah@tomfo says
Too funny, love it, we had a crazy week back to school too, I reckon nearly everyone would have, it’s such a long break. Thanks for making me laugh today, again. Have a fab weekend lovely x
Melissa {Suger} says
LOL. I saw the abbreviated version of this on Facebook. Eeeek. Been there.
p.s. My apologises to the bloggers linked up last week, I didn’t get around to the blogs like I normally do. I’ll be sure to visit this week. I’m not thaaaaat blogger who doesn’t bother. Promise!
Zoe Meunier says
Bahaha! Gold! That’s one good way of getting rid of JW… or perhaps it’s a way to guarantee that they’ll keep turning up, haha! Maybe next time invite them in and have them withstand five minutes with the screaming banshees, that will get rid of them for sure!
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Lara at This Charming Mum says
Damn those Jehovahs must see a thing or two from house to house! At least you didn’t swear and them and slam the door (I presume) so it was probably a win as far as they were concerned. It’s very tough coming back to the ‘real world’ after a holiday!
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Toni @ Finding Myself Young says
Make’s for a good blog post though lol. Thankgod I don’t get JW around here, although I’d probably just let the 2yr old entertain them until they got bored and decided never to come back.
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Kirsty @ My Home Truths says
Well you (and the unsuspecting JW) will never forget that encounter, I’m sure!!!
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Eva @ The Multitasking Woman says
Don’t get me started on Jehovah’s Witnesses. I have absolutely nothing against their religion but gosh they make me feel uncomfortable. I have a JW guy that visits every fortnight and from day one, remembered my name, my husbands name and my sons name because stupid me had a big old conversation with him the first time. I don’t have the heart to tell him not to return but it’s just so uncomfortable! I would have died if he caught me in a towel!