I wanted to share some photos with you as a reminder that even though our kids do things that are frustrating, sometimes you just have to laugh! Before I get too upset about something, I try to remember to ask myself a few things. Is it hurting anyone? In the grand scheme of things, is this a real problem? Did my daughter have fun?
Yes, there was an entire roll of toilet paper on the floor, but she worked so hard at it. Is it really going to hurt to have to grab pieces of toilet paper out of a grocery bag to use up the roll? (Yes, this means I did not waste the roll, thank you very much!)
Maybe she was truly concerned that Woody wanted mashed potatoes or that Donkey was hungry for the dirt that is in the pot of a plant in my living room?
My daughter didn't do any of this in defiance, she is just learning, experimenting, exploring, and imagining. Don't get me wrong, there is an ounce (and sometimes more) of frustration that creeps up for a few seconds, but again, lets remember what is really important. Don't sweat the small stuff. Toilet paper can be saved and used out of a grocery bag, Woody can be wiped off, and Donkey can be thrown in the wash, which took my less than a minute of my time in each situation, but I can't even begin to fathom the fun that my daughter was creating in her head when she was doing these three things!
Until Next Time,
Blair
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