by Ali Corton
Call me spoiled, but I have been fortunate enough to have lived in a house with a master bathroom since PK. That’s pre-kids in our world. Seriously, I have only had to share a bathroom with my darling children on vacation or while visiting family or friends. I confess, I have taken this luxury for granted. It’s not just the cleanliness of my own sink, it’s the ease and convenience of having all my stuff in one place. Nobody moves it, shares it or spills it. It is mine. All mine.
When we bought our “fixer-upper” nearly 8 years ago it was with the intent that we would eventually get to the master bath project sooner, rather than later. It is the last major project in a house full of them! So when we decided about a month ago to just “go for it” and get the bathroom done, it may not have been as well thought out as I once figured. Yes, the design, layout, contractor, lighting, toilet, sinks and faucets were all selected but it had not crossed my mind that I would have to share my private space with so many people!
Let me rewind a bit — the old master bath had double sinks so it has been a long time since I had to deal with anyone else’s toothpaste smudges or eyelashes in my sink. It was MY sink. I did not have to share. I stored MY things under it and above it and in the drawers next to it. There was room to spare! Suddenly, three weeks ago I packed up all my items and moved them into what we call “the kids bath”. I could call it a lot of other names like “the yuck zone”, “land of sticky toothpaste smudge”, or the “streaked mirror palace”. I have yet to figure out why I am the only person who can change the roll of TP. I am trying to keep my things tidy and make sure I do not leave a trail of conditioner, moisturizer, or worse. However, the others sharing my space have not been as considerate. Here is the scorecard so far — and remember it is only week 3. Let’s hope the sharing does not have to go into November!
- Mirror wiping – 3x/day
- Clorox wipe sink – 4x/day
- Move step stool – 6x/day
- Hang towels – I’ve lost track!!
- Fill soap dispenser – 2x/week
- Fill TP roller- ???
I am very lucky to be able to tackle this project and I am well aware that I am complaining about a frivolity but we all have our sticking points (hee hee, get it, STICKING…) I cannot wait to go back to the seclusion of my own space, sink and smudges. Fingers crossed it will be soon!!!
Ali Corton is Framingham Mom, Realtor, Blogger and Social Media addict. You can read her blog at www.liveinframinghamma.com