It can get a little messy!
A long time ago I was a nursery school teacher. One of the things I remember being taught was that ‘helpful’ children are often the most disruptive. I had to get into the classroom to find out just how true that statement is! ‘Helpful’ children really desire to get involved in everything you are doing – but they lack the skill and finesse to do it well. Or, to do it as fast and neatly as you!
birthday Barbie cupcakes
Because I am realising this about myself, I bought Levi a box of ready-mix pink Barbie cupcakes for her birthday. Cake she gets to make with no other siblings involved, from start to finish. As you can see from the baking tray – it can get a little messy! And the serious look is actually pride! 
Recently Quinn received a prophetic word. Part of the word spoke about how much Pappa loves how she lives her life, how He loves it when she plays, how He laughs when she gets paint on the floor! He laughs! Oh jeez!
The last time Quinn got paint on the floor I can tell you I was not laughing! (and the last time she got paint on the floor was the last time we painted – as in EVERY time we paint!!!!)
artist at work
I really love the IDEA of them learning and getting independent. But the reality?
getting in touch with nature
I would like to kid myself and say that I dont know why mess is such an issue for me. The truth is, in order to live – and really, to live WELL, to live wildly – we make one mess after another! My kitchen goes from one disaster zone to another – and that is just meals for my family! Laundry – you want nice clothes? They start out so beautiful in the store, next thing they are a crumpled heap at the bottom of the wash basket, smelling rather … messy!
Perhaps it has a lot to do with control. (oh no …. she said the “C” word!)
mud splatter
So, I’ll keep trying to unfurl my grip on that “C” word … I’ll keep reminding myself that I can choose anger – or I can choose to laugh … and I reckon I will schedule another little messy session with my Professional Mess Makers!
