Why does my daughter hate baths now? I think we need to re-nickname her “Kitty”, because Ducks? They LIKE water. The new house rule that is going to suck for me, because I love a long hot shower ALL TO MYSELF, but I will go along with it for the sake of “discipline” and “consistency” (whatever) is that any night she chooses not to take a bath before bed, she has to shower with me the next morning. And showers? She hates with such an intensity that I cannot think of a clever metaphor right now. My latest tactic is to grab her when she’s drowsy and jump in the shower with her. But I cannot put her down. She likes to play possum. So, I have to be naked when I go get her, and she is catching wise. Maybe I should try fooling her with body paint? 
It looks like I will be administering Silkwood showers for the near future. This sucks, it ruins my shower and really fucks up my whole morning! Fortunately, she usually forgives me by the time we’re brushing our teeth.
10 responses so far ↓
Tessie // October 22, 2007 at 12:39 pm |
Well damn. This sucks. I can’t imagine showering with someone who doesn’t want to be showering. Does she try to…escape? AD would totally be out of there and streaking down the hall while I was washing my face.
Michelle // October 22, 2007 at 3:41 pm |
Sabrina has decided that water is evil as well. Last week? Thought baths were awesome. This week? Screams like a banshee. Thankfully she is still little enough that I always win and she gets her bath – it is just a little traumatic for us both.
I also wouldn’t want to have to chase my kid down while I was naked and share a shower. My shower is one of the few moments in the day that I am truly alone. Except yesterday when I was showering and suddenly my daughter and husband both stuck their heads in to say hi – why does he think that is cute? It scares the crap out of me and disrupts my 10 minutes of alone time.
hello insomnia // October 22, 2007 at 4:29 pm |
What about those bathtime paints? Would that help? I am out of idears.
Alleen // October 22, 2007 at 8:14 pm |
Oh man, I’m with Michelle. That would really suck to have to give up that time. Man I love me a good, long, HOT shower.
Alleen // October 22, 2007 at 8:14 pm |
oh, and like Michelle’s DH, mine thinks it’s cute to pop in with Gabriella to say hi…. go away!!
typelittlea // October 22, 2007 at 8:29 pm |
I must confess, that I bust in on my husband when he’s in the shower every chance I get.
I have no boundaries. LOL
loren // October 22, 2007 at 11:58 pm |
hee hee giggle giggle
tearing around the house with my naked white ass showing, trying to round up a small child doesn’t sound like much fun – unless you’re watching it from the neighbor’s house!
typelittlea // October 23, 2007 at 12:00 am |
To be fair, I’ve been working out, so my ass looks pretty good nowadays.
LOL
Melissa // October 23, 2007 at 6:59 am |
Sorry about having to rush you off the phone. This must suck having to share your only mommy time. Hopefully this phase will pass fast. We need to get together. How are your November weekends shaping up?
Amanda // October 23, 2007 at 7:46 pm |
Silkwood showers….?
I’ve learned something new.
I’d be a bitch if I never got any alone time. That probably explains a lot.