Yes, Mommy, I know what privacy means
I understand that a mom has no privacy when her kids are little, but every once in awhile, I really do need it. Today I wanted about two minutes of privacy, and of course that was when the kids decided they just wanted to hang around and see what I was doing. I told them I wanted privacy, and Sarah quickly obliged, but Alex continued to wait to see what wonderful thing I would do next.
Me: Alex, I would like some privacy. Do you know what privacy means?
Alex: Yes.
Me: What does it mean?
Alex: "Get out of my way."
Me: Um... no. It means someone wants to be alone.
Alex: Oh. (He doesn't move.)
Me: Alex, I'd like some privacy.
Alex: I'd like privacy, too.
Me: Good! Why don't you leave for a little bit, and we can both be alone?
Alex: No! I want to be alone with YOU!
What can you do other than smile?