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Soaking and Soothing with Sydney

Gucci or Prada? Dog or cat? Bath or shower?

Chances are, you fall staunchly on one side or the other of these contentious debates. As I watched Skye splashing blissfully last night, I pondered cleansing preferences. My ultimate realization was that it matters not if you are a bath or shower person, rather, if you indulge yourself in the purification of choice.

Early Greeks and Romans viewed water as both relaxation and rejuvenation. Look no further than Achilles, whose mother dipped him in water to become invincible. However, bath time has lost some if its mojo. In fact, most thoroughly modern mamas are lucky to catch a quick rinse before jetting out the door for playgroups, board meetings, or various appointments. Most of us fail to schedule time to luxuriate as we wash.

Revise your to-do list to read: Relax! Steam in the shower or soak in the tub until you are pruned. Follow the advice of the Calgon gurus, and let yourself be taken away!

You are guaranteed to emerge a new Mama ready to take on the world, and whatever your little darling has in store for you.

So, extend your boudoir into your bathroom. Dim the chandelier, light the candles, and create a nighttime ritual that is your own "bridge over troubled water."

Suds up!