Bubble Baths...

Heavenly, sensual, peaceful, relaxing, girly, and oh so pleasant! These are synonyms for bubble baths. While I was soaking in the tub, surrounded by flowery candles, I was thinking about how soothing a nice bubble bath can be. It relaxes both the body and the mind; even if it is just for a little while. I closed my eyes and imagined what it must be like to be pampered all of the time. I wondered what I would miss the most of my present life of work, work, and work. That was all fine and well except that I would also miss out on why people need bubble baths to begin with. I mean, what would be the point? What would I "escape" from if I didn't have the trials and everyday-ness of living. I think I like things the way they are. I like having a house full of boys, and the constant raise of my eyebrows. I like that they like the shoot 'em up-blow'em up-movies, and the never ending beat of the drums in the basement, and the overall presence that my boys have. It certainly keeps things interesting and ya know what I like the most? I like that they playfully tease me about my being a girl, because they have NO CLUE what it must feel like to really want to sit still long enough to soak in a tub full of flowery smells and cloud-like bubbles. I can't remember which old movie star said something about the mystery of women and why anyone would want to give that mystery up, but I completely agree.