Bath Time Freak Show

Many a mummy finds solace simply by paying a visit to the bathroom in peace. This in itself can be an achievement with little rug-rats scratching at the door.

I can safely say those days are long gone for me – well for the most part – and I recently ventured a little further afield and attempted  … a bath …!

It was a cold day, I was tired and a hot bath was sounding enticing. The kids were safely ensconced in their positions on the couch, seemingly engrossed in a movie I had pre-recorded for such an occasion.

I stopped short of candles and wine, time would not be on my side – one has to grab these moments and run with it - but it was a nice, deep bubble bath none-the-less. 

I sank into it and began to relax … 

Then - footsteps …

I opened my eyes to see two more peeking at me through the crack in the door, followed by an excited squeal.

“Mummy’s in the bath!”

The footsteps retreated but louder and at a running pace.

“Mummy’s in the bath!” announced Miss Seven to the boys. “Come and look.”

I prepared myself for what was to come. Sure enough the movie was abandoned as three sets of curious eyes came to look at this astonishing site.

You see, this was THEIR bath – mummy has her own shower and to see mummy in THEIR bath was a rare site indeed.

They piled into the bathroom simultaneously and stood in a line alongside the bath staring down at me with wide-eyed delight like I was some kind of freak show.

“Yes, mummy’s in the bath but show’s over, back to your movie,” I ordered, while trying my best to make sure the bubbles were adequately covering everything.

“Quick, go,” I ushered them out and they reluctantly turned and went.

I started to close my eyes again, then …

“Mum, can I have a bath after you?” asked Miss Seven, returning.

“No, I want to!” said her brother.

“I should – I’m the oldest!” said the other. And so broke out an argument over who should be first in the nice, deep bath.

My five minute’s peace was shattered. Perhaps it was too early for that next step. Looks like I’ll just be hanging out in the loo.