Who’s heard of the children book Five Minutes’ Peace
The other night I gave myself a little treat and run the bath (something I rarely do anymore, showers are all I have time for). The hubby was home, Lamb was happy playing downstairs, so I used the opportunity to have ‘5 minutes peace’.
Or so I thought.
About 2 minutes after getting into the bath (in fact it was still running while I was sat in it), I hear footsteps in the hallway and muffled voices. Hmmm… maybe Lamb wants to use the toilet? That’s totally possible as he prefers the toilet to the potty.
No.
Who can guess what was about to happen?
Yep, you got it. Lamb wanted to get into the bath with mummy. And what’s worse, Daddy was allowing him to!
I couldn’t believe it. My one and only bath I’ve had in ages. When I say ages, I mean about 2 months! Since we had out new bathroom fitted that was the second time I’d used our new bath!
I’m suddenly being surrounded by toys, and I’m not talking about cute bath toys. Oh no, we are past that age now. Lamb wants ALL of his toys in the bath. You name it, he wants it.
So tonight I had the pleasure of playing with his Mickey Mouse Clubhouse figurines (absolutely not made for the bath), his red race car, his teapot from his kitchen, his Fireman Sam helicopter (which isn’t small) and a few other bits.
I looked at my husband and said “is this really happening? I can’t get 5 minutes peace?”
It was at this point I giggled to myself, realising I sounded a lot like one of my favourite childhood books. When I was younger I found the book funny, but from the childs perspective. Now, I’m totally on mummy elephants wavelength.
But, you know what? I got over it. Lamb was happy and loving bath time with mummy (something we rarely do).
It reminded me of bathing with him as a baby (which we did a lot), and made me realise he’s still my baby and always will be.
So what if he wants to bath with me, drive his race car up and down my leg and pour ‘tea’ on my head?
Life could be seriously worse, couldn’t it.
Ax
Five minutes peace is me hiding in the far corner of the kitchen with a brew in hand and a cheeky chocolate biscuit…or bar….or both depending on the morning we’ve had! lol #Love2Blog
Aw haha, this was lovely to read and it’s great that you took it that way and saw the better side of being invaded at bath time 😉
X X
This happened to me yesterday, I was not impressed with my hubby at all!!! My baths are just for me!!! xxx
Aww this is so cute, and I definitely agree. It is nice getting a few minutes to myself, but there’s no way I wouldn’t want to spend a few more bonding moments with my daughter before she outgrows me. Cherish these moments! xx
Oh I have plenty of time to bond with him! Washing my hair in peace twice a week is all I ask! xx
Oh I love that book! Not so much in real life though eh? I feel your pain, I never get two minute to myself. I started getting up at 5.30 am to have some time to me and they just started getting up earlier!! x x
Oh that’s not good! I started doing this when my husband started his new job and was getting up really early, I would just get up with him. It started off really useful to have time, but I soon got really tired! xx
us as parents never get time on our own. I normally just take my boy in the shower with me now as i know he will end up in it anyway haha #Love2Blog
aww bless so cute though that he wanted to have a splash about with mummy, although I am very protective of my bath times. they are rare but I really do milk them bath bombs the lot and I stay in for about an hour reading a good book with a cuppa or glass of wine if I am using the boat out! x
I’ve never heard of the book (must check it out) but know what it feels like to never have 5 minutes peace. God I can’t remember the last time I had a bath, shower girl here now just because it’s quicker and even then I never have peace then either but I wouldn’t have it any other way as my 2 bundles of peace-breakers are worth it 🙂
Oh yes, stopping toys from being rammed where no toy should be rammed. Ours is a plastic boat I need to dodge!
I love that book. It’s one of my favourites! This really does sound like one of those situations. Poor you. I’ve given up trying to get any peace when Amelia’s around. These toddlers are full on cray allll day!! X
Haha, I feel your pain! I share baths with my daughter a few times a week as it’s the only way I get them. Not quite as relaxing as it used to be but still nice in it’s own way. 🙂 xx
This made me giggle, I used to love that book when I was little and now I definitely see it from the mummy elephant’s point of view! I love baths with SB… but sometimes I just want to relax!
Oh you’re lucky to only have one to disturb your peace. You’re also lucky to have a bath, we only have a shower. Parenting is so tough isn’t it. I’d be happy with just 30 seconds of peace.
Loved reading this post. My youngest wont hardly leave my side during the day and night until she goes to bed but sometimes it’s nice because we do some mummy and daughter things that we don’t really get the chance too most days. xx
Haha I used to love that book! However I’m with you now, poor mummy elephant. I am totally on her side now! Xxx
Its true children really do put all their toys in the bath but it is so magical to spend some quality time with them.
It really is. He loves playing in the bath with us. X
i haven’t read the book or even heard of it, I definitely want to check that out because I can totally relate. I can even go the toilet without my little monkey following me lol x
Haha This made me laugh, My little one likes her bath to herself now, but when she was younger she would always get into mine and if I locked the door would knock until I opened it! 🙂 x
i loved that book when I was little. I can’t imagine not being able to have a bath in peace.
Sounds like you need a lock on that door hah. Make sure the next time hubby has a bath you send lamb in with toys 🙂 x
This made my night! I can’t imagine what it is like to have kids, but I’m so glad that there are mommies like you! Having a son or a daughter must be the best thing in the world! I’m planning on being a mom in two years 🙂
It really is the best (and the worst at times!) but when they cuddle and kiss you and tell you they love you… Well, nothing beats it 🙂
I always try to have a bath on a Sunday night. I always end up with my little man trying to get in. It’s so annoying as that’s my only time to myself through out the whole week. X
Cute post, I used to absolutely love Five Minutes Peace! As I read your blog I could imagine the illustrations from the original book, brilliant! 🙂
Five minutes peace? I wish. I think it’s a bit of a luxury if I manage to have a wee with the door closed. I can’t even remember what life used to be like pre child now
Cat x
Ha I know it’s crazy to think what we did with our time before kids?! x
I love this! I have two types of bath, the ‘I’m going for a bath’, where Rio can sit and chat on the toilet and play with toys over the side. And the ‘I’m going for a bath.. Alone, with the door locked and my head under the bubbles so I can’t hear the chaos’ type. My other half knows to obey when it’s the second.. It means I’m losing my sanity haha!
Ha, I made the mistake of not locking the door! x
This made me giggle! My mum always used to reference that book and now I do it too 🙂 xx