After Harrison was woken prematurely from a nap for the THIRD WEEK DAY IN A ROW, I resorted to drastic measures past the typical “No Solicitations” sign:
(yes, your third grader has better penmenship than I do. I accept defeat.)
It’s not the doorbell that wakes him. It’s Tuck going batshitcrazy at the human who dares threaten her home & boy via innocent knock. So although I considered simply disconnecting the doorbell, it wouldn’t stop the insanity in case the solicitors knocked. & after ADT (the security company, the irony of it all) attempted to sell their wares on our front porch for the second time in under 5 days, Tuck nearly launched herself through the glass in the door. Because they rang the doorbell. Twice. & when I didn’t answer, they knocked. & Tuck was 3.2 seconds away from giving herself an aneurysm from barking.
My note is rude, yes. Because even though they have the dissapointment of lacking sales, I’m left juggling a sobbing, cranky, exhausted 4-week old. & in my opinion, that injustice denies the need for polite society.
that is awesome!
HA! Now just beware of the kids knocking and running lol
I have a similar note beside my doorbell. However, because I sure don't want to miss any deliveries during the holiday season, it says that you can only ring the bell if a signature is required for a delivery!
E, you are wise. An amendment shall be made to the bottom of the note for presents & gifts of adoration.
Not gonna lie, I think you could make a fortune if you dressed this little saying up and threw the b*tch on Etsy. Just sayin'.xoxo,Lulu
I second what Lulu said. You should cross-stitch this, or needlepoint it or something and sell it on Etsy. You could make a whole slew of them.
Love it. I third what Lulu said. Seems like a sound business opportunity.
haha – a sign like that should adorn every new mother's house!
I love the sign, and if I have the same problem, have no fear…I'll definitely be putting up a sign too!
LOVE IT.
I did that too. My dogs go BSC when someone steps into the neighborhood. Hopefully your note does the trick.
I was going to say the same thing as Lulu, then found many of us thinking the same thing. That sign is a money maker.
Love this!!!
I think it's hilarious! Well said
Do you have any noise going on in Harrison's room while he naps? We run a box fan and play music for our Harrison. We don't have a dog, so I'm not sure about that, but when people knock he sleeps through it and his room is right beside the door.
Oh, Blair… let me count the ways I love thee.
What does it say at the bottom? I can't read it.
My favorite part? "Kthnxbai"hehe
That is why in our house when Will naps all 4 dogs naps…. Which means they are back in our bedroom with the baby gate closed. It helps cut down on the mass hysteria every time someone merely walks by our house….
Definitely get a white noise machine…even a humidifier run on high would do the trick. …It's also not safe to let random strangers know that there is a baby in the home. While it does say kid, it's kind of obvious that it's a baby.
Hilarious!
My guess is that most people coming to knock on your door, unless they also spend their free time on The Nest, won't know what "kthanxbai" means.
<3 this.
I made a perma sign for someone and posted it on my blog. Maybe I see gift for you in Harrison in your future…
Im wary of letting people know I have a baby in the house. In most places soliciting is illigal if you have a sign. Mine says NO Soliciting, Tresspassing, Flyers of any kind (they like to push flyers though the door and ruin the weather stripping)Please don't ring my doorbell unless you are a friend, neighbor, have an appointment, or food/package delivery.If they ignore it, I open the door ask for thier name and company name and file a report – it stops them REAL QUICK!
I love it
Love it! Before my first was born I took it upon myself to make a sign that said "Please do not knock or ring bell, baby is sleeping" to hang on the door. I wanted to write, "Ring the bell and die" but my hunny poo poo'd that one. I really did not want to deal with random visitors wishing to poke and germ up my baby and I can't stand people who come unannounced. Thank goodness it worked, I would have been an awful mother from jail
Keep up the good work woman!
I LOVE IT!!! People who don't like it most likely don't have screaming children!
Agreed.
Holy crap! That is hilarious!
To anonymous that mentioned it's not safe to let people know you have a baby in the house… do you remove the car seat from your car that is in the driveway too as a responsible parent?! I mean lets face it- if someones intentions are to be a nut job and harm a child- the sign or not they are going to!
I was actually thinking the same thing about the carseat…. I also have a stroller on my front porch, dead give away.
I didn't say it wasn't safe – I said I was wary of it. ME PERSONALLY. Geez. And yes I acutally do do those things. As someone who has lived through a intruder breaking into our home as a child, and holding onto my baby sister until police finally talked him down – I tend to be more wary then others. I actually don't ever open the door to strangers either. But like I said – that is ME – never said you or Blair or anyone had to do that. !!!
To clarify- I only open the door if my husband is home. Never on my own or for strangers. But when he is there – I have opened and reported people who ignore the sign.
Our two dogs bark when the bell rings as well. It's the crazy dogs barking not the bell that wakes her. We put the sign on the doorbell when she was about a month old as well due to the neighbor coming by. I was pissed when he said, "It's only 8 o'clock"
I say AMEN to the note. I am sure I will resort to similar tactics once necessary.
I love the sign, but my DH fears that someone will sue you for threatening to snipe them. He was like "uhhh…i don't think thats legal and it's a little extreme." LOL I would totally use that sign if it ever became necessary. You're in the RIGHT!!
Hi,I'm behind you!
Awesome Blair!! E&B are 4 & 3yo and I still have that same sign. Mine reads…Do not ring this door bell. Do not knock. There are two evil children sleeping on the premises. Back.away.very.quietly.and.slowly.
Hahahahaha. You should see the sign I have on my door. It makes yours look VERY polite.
Love the note. I have resorted to turning the phone ringers off during nap time after several inturupted naps.I tagged you for the Kreativ Blog Award
During my pregnancy, the doorbell kept buzzing. It was weird. No one was standing at my door ringing the doorbell, but the damn thing wouldn't shut up. I smacked it and it RIPPED OUT OF THE WALL. It still has not been reconnected. And I don't know that it ever will be. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and keeping an infant asleep is definitely desperate.
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I love that sign! Awesome!