Weekend Kindness
Reaching Others Through Kindness

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I grew up in a home with two bathrooms.? There was ?dad?s? bathroom and there was everyone else?s bathroom.? And there was only one tub.? Of course, dad?s bathroom was rarely just his, it just had that name, but I digress.

In both places that I?ve lived since I?ve been married we?ve had only one bathroom?and it is an exercise in kindness for five people to share one bathroom.? Kindness in taking turns, in not flushing the toilet when someone?s in the shower, etc.

In the new house that we?ve put an offer on, there are two bathrooms?and this dad might get to share a bathroom with his wife!

What kind of bathroom situation do you find yourself in?

Are you think kind of person that has a one of those clawfoot tubs where you can lose yourself in the bubbles??Calgon take me away!?? My mother-in-law has one of these in her upstairs tub.? Though they aren’t very practical when it comes to washing children, they are neat when it comes to getting your body completely submersed in water.? The shallower tubs just end up getting part of you cold!

Or are you the kind of person has put in one of those fancy whirlpool bathtubs so that you can get a relaxing massage while you?re in the tub?? When my wife and I want to get a romantic getaway, finding a whirlpool tub is something that’s high on our list.? Even when we were looking at different houses, a whirlpool tub would make the bathroom more attractive.? There’s something about the massaging power of the jets that helps to relax tightened muscles!

Perhaps you just have one of those highly utilitarian discount walk-in bathtubs that are extremely functional.? I mean, if you can’t get in, get clean and get out, how functional is that bathroom?? And cleaning kids means that you’re down on your hands and knees in order to get them all clean.? Sometimes I wonder if I’ll miss having to clean the kids– but I only think these thoughts right before I get all wet as they splash each other.? Then I’m happy thinking that they will soon be able to take care of themselves.

Whichever the case, the important thing is that they keep you clean and provide you comfort.? Tubs are a gateway to relaxing and renewal?both physically and mentally.

So take some time in your tub, turn off the light, get a few candles and relax.

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