The best way to bathe a cat

According to Atticus the best bath is a bath without water.

Last night was bath number two. His skin was filmy, his paws were dirty.

I've done the research, organized the sink area. Filled the sink with the perfect temperature of water, not too much not too little.

Scooped him up and slowly began to place him in.

Not so fun.

I tried to quickly and gently wash him, rinse him and dry him.

Once he was wrapped in the towel like a baby he was fine.

Cleaning his face and ears are the easy part.

Clipping his nails, a breeze.

If Atticus requires weekly baths surely he should get used to it eventually.

Right?

Please tell me it will get easier.