First I had to clear the entire tub area of all reminders of children. You know, to set my mood. Then as I was looking for some bubbles (preferably not of the kid-kind) or bath salts, I picked up my frou-frou box of Kate Spade soaps. They were a gift from when I was in my friend Jen's wedding, almost 3 years ago. But they were wrapped so perfect and snug in a pretty green and white box. I even still have the matching pretty green and white gift bag that looks like a real Kate Spade handbag, only it's a gift bag. But it's a Kate Spade gift bag.
Anyway.
After the night I had, these lily-flowered-couture-smelling soaps longed to be used and not left just for show, tucked away in their pretty box forever. If any an occasion, twas now. I surely would not smell of little children after using my fancy soaps.
And after my hot bath I felt much better. Almost like a getaway. Still tired Mommy, but fancy smelling now.
A nice, hot bath; new, good smelling soaps. Almost like a mini-vacation. :-)
ReplyDeleteI tend to hoard my "good soaps" for special occasions, too. Sounds like a luxurious way to end a rough day.
ReplyDeleteA hot bath makes it all better. I just had one today myself :)
ReplyDeletethat reminds me that i have some nice bath 'bombs' to use...i'll have to use them soon!
ReplyDeleteDo Whatever it takes girl! LOL! I tend to hoard the soaps as well, I dunno why. And usually I bathe with the baby soap. I got into this habit when Zoe was born and I couldn't think of anything perfumy coming into contact with my newborn. One day I will smell like a woman again and not a baby. he..he..
ReplyDeleteOh no, what happened? I guess you didn't make that dip. Too bad, it sounded so good.
ReplyDeleteMmmm...yes, that is pure heaven! Heaven in the tub!! LOL. I just bought some new oil and can't wait to put some in a bath!!
ReplyDeleteI'll save all those special bubble baths and soaps that I receive as gifts and then forget I even have them.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the bath!
Sometimes all it takes is a nice relaxing bath to feel like we've been at the spa and rejuvenated! Glad you felt great!
ReplyDeleteJane, P&B Girls
We missed you last night, but your bath and soap do sound divine!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you were able to "get away" and smell good when you were done! :)
ReplyDeleteMy outlet on those crazy days: COFFEE!!! (I prefer Starbucks, but I'll take a homemade cup too.)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE having a relaxing bath after a hard day. It makes me feel like myself again.
ReplyDeleteHurray for you! Here's to using fancy soaps and real perfume and not saving them!
ReplyDeleteFunny how one little couture item can take away a world of stress. Yay for designer soap and mommy time! :-)
ReplyDeletewoohoo, good for you! i would be thrilled with just a bath, much less a frou frou one. ;)
ReplyDeletegood for you! :)
ReplyDeletei could use a nice soak in the tub myself. the last time i tried to get away for a relaxing soak, my 3-year-old climbed in with me. which reminds me, i was meaning to blog about that. LOL
It took me a year to open my Vera Wang soaps! :-)
ReplyDeleteLike another blogger said...almost like a mini vacation. Nothing makes a woman feel more like a woman than a warm sweet smelling bath...
ReplyDeleteevening baths are the best. All mom's deserve a fancy soap every now and again!
ReplyDeleteGood for you Steph! The bath sounds like it invigorated you enough to at least go to bed peacefully relaxed rather than totally exhausted.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, i demand baths at least bi-nightly - its the only way to replax
ReplyDeleteNext time you have a bloggers night out, invite me! I'm just down the road in Indianapolis. :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, it's amazing how much a hot bath & fancy soap can transform an evening ;).
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