Disaster

Bathroom Disaster

Oh, I’ve done it again — managed to turn bath time into a full-blown disaster. If you’re a parent, you’ll know the feeling all too well: those moments where stress & chaos collide, and all you can do is laugh (or cry, but I prefer laughing).

So, here’s my latest tale — a classic example of how one tiny toddler can transform a serene bath into a shampoo-smoothie catastrophe. Buckle up, because you’re about to read a masterclass in staying calm when your bathroom turns into a crime scene.

The Scene: A Quiet Moment Gone Wrong

I was just trying to quickly grab a fresh towel. The one I brought into the bathroom had got wet — typical parenting mishap — so I pull the plug and sneak out for a sec to get another, leaving my three-year-old happily playing away in the bath.  

While I was gone, chaos struck. In what can only be described as “impressive for a toddler,” he managed to open not just one, but both jars of the most expensive hair products I own. Because, of course, he’s a genius. Then, with all the grace of a wild chef, he proceeded to pour the entire contents into the bath like it was his personal shampoo smoothie.  

What followed was the stuff of chaos legend: a wild, swirling mess, a bath tub turned into a slip and slide it all went very wrong. My face? It probably mirrored the chaos — eyes wide, mouth hanging open.  

Lesson 1: Stay Calm, and Keep Your Sense of Humour

In those moments, my instincts were telling me to panic — but instead, I took a deep breath, stared at the horror, and thought, “Well, this is parenting in its rawest form.”  

Step-by-Step Survival Guide for Parenting Chaos  

Step 2: Assess the damage.

Was it an absolute disaster? Absolutely. Was it worth losing my mind over? Nope. Just about thirty quid gone and a bathroom that now looked like a crime scene.  

Step 3: Remove the culprit.

Gently but firmly, I scooped him out of the water, gave him a quick but firm talk, then dried him off, applied some cream, brushed his hair, and got him into his pyjamas.

Step 4: Tackle the mess.

This is where the real fun begins. I grabbed my trusty mould spray, sprayed, scrubbed, and quickly hosed down the entire bathroom. Yes, I probably took some years off my life, but it was totally worth it.  

Step 5: Reflect and learn.

Next time, those jars are staying high on the shelf — a lesson learned the hard way. And here’s my pro tip: always, always, keep the expensive stuff out of toddler reach.  

The Silver Lining: The Funny & The Lessons  

Sometimes, in the chaos, there’s comedy — even if it’s just in writing about it later. Parenting is like that: unpredictable, messy, but always memorable. The funny thing? Tomorrow, I’ll probably laugh about this disaster — once I’ve cleaned the bathroom and the toys aren’t floating anymore.