From The Past: June 16, 2004

We had some friends who lived in Leicester England. They were great fun. Anyway, we will never forget when their 5 year old daughter said, “You have TWO toilets!?” It was a question and an exclamation at the same time. I have noticed on many BBC programs that there is normally only one bathroom. I was raised in a house with only one bathroom. We were used to it and we somehow managed; even with three women in the house! I think I’m a bit spoiled now. We have a full bath (shower/bathtub, sink, and toilet) and a half bath (sink and toilet only).

The half bath is the one with all of my make-up, nail polish, hairspray, brushes, medicines, and the list goes on. This is also the room that Andrew, Ashley, and I use to brush our teeth. Kevin gets the full, big bathroom all to himself. I actually chose this set-up believe it or not. I figure when company comes over, they will use the big bathroom since it is off the hall. They will therefore not see any of my stuff. To get to my bathroom you actually have to go through my bedroom. Most company (with any manners) wouldn’t do this without asking first and then only if the big bathroom is in use.

Why in the world am I rambling on about bathrooms? Well, I’ll tell you. I had to clean both of them today and it was no fun at all. For those of you with only one bathroom, you can be thankful that there is only the one to clean. Luckily, we only have one shower/bathtub, but we do have two sinks, and yes, TWO toilets. You get to clean those plus any pictures hanging on the walls, the base boards around the floor (I have no idea what they are called in England. I think around the ceiling it is referred to as coving.) Anyway, you get my meaning. I do this job often.

I know we all do it, but I just thought I would share that with you. It might be a mundane post, but I like reading how people spend their days. Cleaning the bathrooms took about two hours of my day. How did you spend yours?