17 Simple Steps to Pamper Yourself on National Bubble Bath Day

January 8 is National Bubble Bath Day! Here’s a light-hearted guide on how parents can indulge in some well-deserved “me time”:

Step 1:

Announce to your household that you’re claiming the bathroom for a bubble bath—everyone should keep their distance.

Step 2:

Spend around 10 minutes removing every plastic toy from the tub.

Step 3:

Discover that several of these toys contain moldy water. Carry them to the kitchen sink for a much-needed sanitization.

Step 4:

Head back upstairs only to find a child having a bathroom emergency. Quick evacuation is essential—what did they eat?!

Step 5:

Brace yourself for a flurry of questions from your curious toddler.

Step 6:

Decide to multitask by throwing in a load of laundry while the bathroom ventilates.

Step 7:

Return to the bathroom in search of bubble bath, all while spraying some Febreze. Realize you can’t find it.

Step 8:

Scour your bedroom for a forgotten bottle of bubble bath, perhaps a relic from a past Valentine’s gift.

Step 9:

Walk back into the bathroom, only to discover that your son didn’t flush. Take care of that and light a candle (or more).

Step 10:

Open a window for ventilation.

Step 11:

Detect a burnt smell and rush downstairs to find your tween has incinerated a Pop-Tart in the toaster.

Step 12:

Prepare a fresh Pop-Tart and set strict rules for the kids—no cooking, no leaving the house, and no risky activities for at least the next 30 minutes.

Step 13:

Head back to the bathroom, grab kid-friendly foaming soap, and use it to create bubbles—today is your day for relaxation.

Step 14:

Respond to another barrage of questions from the toddler who has steadfastly followed you.

Step 15:

Finally, usher all children out of the bathroom, undress, and slip into the tub.

Step 16:

Emerge a mere 90 seconds later because laundry duties have depleted the hot water supply, and now there’s chaos in the kitchen.

Step 17:

Don’t forget to mark January 8 on next year’s calendar; you’ll have grand plans for a more successful celebration.

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In summary, while indulging in self-care, the journey may be filled with distractions. Yet, the planning and anticipation for future celebrations can make it worthwhile.