January 8 marks the special occasion of National Bubble Bath Day! Here’s how parents everywhere can take a moment for themselves amidst the chaos of family life:
Step 1:
Politely inform everyone in your home that you’re claiming the bathroom for a much-needed bubble bath, and you’d appreciate some solitude.
Step 2:
Spend a few minutes clearing out an assortment of plastic toys from the tub.
Step 3:
As you sift through the toys, discover a few harboring moldy water. Take these downstairs to the kitchen to sanitize.
Step 4:
Return to the bathroom only to find your little one having a bathroom emergency. Quickly evacuate—what on earth did they eat?
Step 5:
Brace yourself for an avalanche of questions from your curious toddler.
Step 6:
While the bathroom needs airing out, decide to toss a load of laundry into the washer.
Step 7:
Head back to the bathroom, armed with Febreze, in search of bubble bath. Unfortunately, it appears to be MIA.
Step 8:
Rummage through your bedroom, hoping to unearth an ancient bottle of bubble bath your partner gifted you ages ago.
Step 9:
Return to the bathroom and realize your son neglected to flush. Take care of that, then light a candle (or maybe a dozen).
Step 10:
Crack open a window for some fresh air.
Step 11:
Notice a strange smell and dash downstairs to find your pre-teen burning a Pop-Tart in the toaster.
Step 12:
Make a fresh Pop-Tart and establish a temporary cooking ban for the kids for at least the next half-hour.
Step 13:
Back in the bathroom, grab the kid-friendly foaming soap and whip up some bubbles because today, you are absolutely taking a bath!
Step 14:
Respond to yet another round of questions from the toddler who has followed you upstairs.
Step 15:
Declare the bathroom a no-kids zone, disrobe, and finally sink into the tub.
Step 16:
Emerge just 90 seconds later, as the laundry has drained the hot water supply, and now the kids are squabbling in the kitchen.
Step 17:
Make a note to circle January 8 on next year’s calendar. You’ve got big plans for your bubble bath celebration next time—no doubt about it!
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In summary, National Bubble Bath Day is about carving out that precious time for yourself, even if it’s fraught with interruptions. So, embrace the chaos, and don’t forget to plan ahead for your next bubble bath indulgence!
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