tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post6818371927538716919..comments2023-08-17T21:16:22.761+10:00Comments on Life In A Pink Fibro: Don't bother me, I'm bathingallison taithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-84365519322189891342011-04-02T22:17:24.644+11:002011-04-02T22:17:24.644+11:00Where on earth do all these bath toys come from ex...Where on earth do all these bath toys come from exactly? I can't remember having nearly so many as a kid.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17640012807910462885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-87128740969642203932011-04-02T21:58:58.847+11:002011-04-02T21:58:58.847+11:00I like a bath when I'm sick. Something comfor...I like a bath when I'm sick. Something comforting about it. <br /><br />When our daughter was little we had the shittest bath ever. It was just the bottom of the shower cubicle, so when we bought our next home, a bath was high on the wish list. Now, we all have showers, bath hardly gets used, but it represents something. A comfort. xxBernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005083933839571648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-3446042572782446632011-04-02T16:49:53.788+11:002011-04-02T16:49:53.788+11:00Oh, I used to love taking a long, slow "non-w...Oh, I used to love taking a long, slow "non-working" bath before I had the kids... I'd forgotten. Now it's my teen son who loves avbath, and he can't bear the little ones' bath toy detritus.Seana Smithhttp://Www.seanasmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-59934354577026986252011-04-02T11:57:04.516+11:002011-04-02T11:57:04.516+11:00Yes well, I so love a relaxing bath and am constan...Yes well, I so love a relaxing bath and am constantly throwing away toys from the bath tub. The other night I lay down in a relaxing bath, moved my head slightly, knocked over a toy and had a large amount of freezing cold water run down my neck and shoulders. So not my idea of time out! I hear you...I really do!sevencherubshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711195223462119984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-58408398911955545752011-04-02T10:49:33.216+11:002011-04-02T10:49:33.216+11:00You're spot on with those bath toys ... baths ...You're spot on with those bath toys ... baths are now reserved for hotel visits.Nikki @ Styling Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190695242707409677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-18042154023797409472011-04-02T07:58:13.550+11:002011-04-02T07:58:13.550+11:00I have to admit that although I was a bath person ...I have to admit that although I was a bath person pre-child, I am no longer one. I suspect it has something to do with the bath toys. I now seek solace in the shower. But as far as relaxation goes? A bath or shower is a distant second to a glass of wine and a good book.Zoey Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763663070753377293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-7184084388364994022011-04-02T00:35:41.488+11:002011-04-02T00:35:41.488+11:00Oh, I love this post. Just love it.
The magic of ...Oh, I love this post. Just love it.<br /><br />The magic of the bath as though we'll just dip into lavender scented dream space with candles bubbles and bliss.<br /><br />Flour child has the right idea pour some wine, put the kids in the tub, and sit back.<br /><br /><br /><br />GreatMarion Williams-Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741729110133561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-31567651559540668542011-04-01T23:31:31.396+11:002011-04-01T23:31:31.396+11:00I think it's much more relaxing to throw the k...I think it's much more relaxing to throw the kids in the bubble bath with all their slimey pokey toys, while I sit on a chair in the bathroom with a nice glass of wine and a book. Relaxed and dry and un-climbed upon for at least 10 minutes!Rhi@FlourChildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970799811800725500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-82107468647675702672011-04-01T23:13:39.322+11:002011-04-01T23:13:39.322+11:00If we're ever crazy enough to do a major reno ...If we're ever crazy enough to do a major reno again, I'll make sure I get my own bath, but then again, by the time we can probably afford to do another reno, I'll be able to get the bath we do have to myself.<br />A pox upon those women who taunt us with their tales of expensive French candles, wine & soft music whilst they relax endlessly in their deep claw foot bath. Methinks they're big fat fibbers ;-)Littlemissairgaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14759336965970856540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-9689879442528627382011-04-01T23:09:58.424+11:002011-04-01T23:09:58.424+11:00All of those articles were probably written to adv...All of those articles were probably written to advertise all the businesses connected with bathing. Relaxing the body does not necessarily relax the mind. I find my mind relaxes when it's enjoying itself...being immersed in a good story...being creative with colour...loving a good conversation...praying, singing and sleeping...lol! Relaxing the body..easy..not moving! Bathing doesn't have to come in to it.Naturally Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999271127735997770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-81741209091588574982011-04-01T22:36:56.054+11:002011-04-01T22:36:56.054+11:00How odd, I read this post the first time 'roun...How odd, I read this post the first time 'round and didn't comment?? (how *very* unlike me!!) - well let's remedy that right now!!<br />The only bath in our house is in the kids bathroom...so I really can't complain that it's full of toys - although they are pretty good at packing them back into the shopping basket-thingy that we keep them in (you know, those charming plastic ones they have in the actual supermaket) - classy, no. practical, yes :-)<br />have a great weekend<br />xxxCateCatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738366255343185057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-91490118938230176542011-04-01T22:25:55.538+11:002011-04-01T22:25:55.538+11:00Yes, we have the net; a metal basket hanging off t...Yes, we have the net; a metal basket hanging off the side and various cups jugs, bottles and plastic ducks perched precariously around the edge. At present there is a pile of little (plastic) internal organs nesting in the soap dish. It's probably a good thing I hate baths anyway.tinsenpuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955496156384131307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-36327244205112512162011-04-01T22:12:23.284+11:002011-04-01T22:12:23.284+11:00Oh the joys of a 'toy free' ensuite!
I hop...Oh the joys of a 'toy free' ensuite!<br />I hope that you've found an alternative way to 'float your boat' since this post was first published!<br /><br />x FelicityFelicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327661563449068137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-43564551973967579012011-04-01T22:00:33.393+11:002011-04-01T22:00:33.393+11:00I can remember this post from the first time aroun...I can remember this post from the first time around. Mainly because it struck a chord.<br /><br />Have given in on the net type arrangements for bath toys and just keep them in an ugly blue ice cream container. It works better than anything else I have tried....A Farmer's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094401205258678969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-12158665212402932492010-11-05T09:34:30.946+11:002010-11-05T09:34:30.946+11:00How many times have I thought this (and never post...How many times have I thought this (and never posted about it). Doh! But at least you have done the thought so much justice. My favourite part of the week is curling up in my bubble bath with trashy novel/magazine to read. I have the bath so hot that I'm sweating in it. But it's pure blissful time for me... once I get the toys out and clean out the bath first.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09345662692259541964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-58874542484579480042010-11-05T08:35:01.265+11:002010-11-05T08:35:01.265+11:00Agreed! Add to that the fact that we only have a b...Agreed! Add to that the fact that we only have a bath that half an adult body fits into - it's very short and very shallow - so you end up freezing amidst kids' toys... not fun.<br /><br />Part of our renovation is a new bathroom with a big bath, so fingers crossed it'll be more relaxing. And my daughter now hates baths so I might not even transfer the toys over. Not sure about a bath solving all the problems of the world though...Megan Blandfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12932508388869573748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-71829823370489232502010-11-04T21:52:19.923+11:002010-11-04T21:52:19.923+11:00Hi Allison, Just found your lovely blog. I also pu...Hi Allison, Just found your lovely blog. I also purchased a Fibro! However we did complete a major reno on the old girl prior to moving in! I think she has forgiven us now :) Just the garden to sort out... Have fun, LisaNATURAL MODERN INTERIORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174045659807703696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-22735843896552246302010-11-04T20:33:18.842+11:002010-11-04T20:33:18.842+11:00Hehe, bath humbug...love it!
I always wanted a hou...Hehe, bath humbug...love it!<br />I always wanted a house with a bath...now I live in one and I never use it, except to bath the children.<br />Give me the shower any day!!Thea https://www.blogger.com/profile/11598198538476571667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-69796296012011869912010-11-04T20:10:56.796+11:002010-11-04T20:10:56.796+11:00I don't find baths at all relaxing. Sleeps are...I don't find baths at all relaxing. Sleeps are the thing.<br /><br />The toy bag on a butchers hook is a great idea. I used to have an old fashioned wire bicycle basket hooked up over the shower screen for the toys when my 4 were little.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-54041035807398261422010-11-04T19:00:37.500+11:002010-11-04T19:00:37.500+11:00I love your 'bath humbug' moment. Baths ar...I love your 'bath humbug' moment. Baths are bliss for about 4 1/2 minutes and then just so bloody boring! I can't relax when my book might get wet. I can't relax without a book.<br /><br />But, when I do attempt in my 4 1/2 minute bath, I do it without toys.<br /><br />We stash the 87 plastic bath toys and containers in a green shopping bag (not quite a Coles one, it's a Cotton On Kids Easter one so it has a snazzy rabbit design on it) that I hang from a butcher's hook off the shower cubicle over the bathtub. When I first did it I was sure that it would last a month at best. That was 2 years ago and that bag just keeps on giving. <br /><br />I have one with a pirate theme if you would like it? Or fairies? xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-88002735496068681082010-11-04T12:20:07.247+11:002010-11-04T12:20:07.247+11:00Our bathtub is the size of the average roasting pa...Our bathtub is the size of the average roasting pan and I haven't yet availed myself of its' beauty. I just hate having to turn myself like a rotisserie chicken to make sure everything gets wet.<br />But I DO love a nice, hot bath in winter, and my fantasies involve a big-ass old-fashioned hipbath, a wooden chair piled high with thick, fluffy towels, a glass of red and a good book.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561240096806868742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-82052788800281547912010-11-04T09:45:23.906+11:002010-11-04T09:45:23.906+11:00Your right. Kids toys and relaxing adult bath are ...Your right. Kids toys and relaxing adult bath are not a match. You need to throw all the toys in a box, turn out the light, put on a candle, and use the adult smelly oils. Relax (Frankie says so). xRaine and Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09890862541890241422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-60699601670396833772010-11-04T09:34:32.767+11:002010-11-04T09:34:32.767+11:00Alas, my bath is more of a size that suits a munch...Alas, my bath is more of a size that suits a munchkin playtime than a long, relaxing soak. How can you relax when your feet are halfway up the wall? But I feel your pain re the bath toys. The combination of clearing out the bath of assorted smelly plastic, then cleaning it, all for a half body soak is just not worth it. One day I'm going to put in one of those big, enormous, soak forever baths!Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035359686891598881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-71474148776101950662010-11-04T08:24:12.546+11:002010-11-04T08:24:12.546+11:00Oh dear. I'm going to have to go out on a limb...Oh dear. I'm going to have to go out on a limb and say I love a good soak in the tub. Especially after exercising that day. When I get around to making the time for one, that is! But funnily enough last night I did - used the kids bubble bath too. Turn the lights out albeit a couple of candles and you can almost not make out the bath toys...almost... :)Melbourne Mummahttp://melbournemumma.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1495198733430494988.post-77934910650004750002010-11-04T08:20:03.745+11:002010-11-04T08:20:03.745+11:00I love the bath. Or used to- how relaxing is it to...I love the bath. Or used to- how relaxing is it to lie there, eyes closed and then be squirted somewhere exposed by gungy water that's been sitting in a horrible squirty toy? Funny you wrote this post because last night Mama threw a wobbly and threw the bath toys and their stringy sucky bag into the bin, leaving a couple of tupperware containers and that's it.Green Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307326788147301716noreply@blogger.com