Oh the mess!! Sometimes it’s hard for us moms to let our children play with things that cause our homes to become messy. Sometimes we simply want to not have any toys anywhere. But, you know what that simply isn’t realistic. Yes, I have days when I would love to get rid of every toy in this house, but I know that won’t make anyone happy. The other day Isabella was playing with playdoh and yes it was everywhere. When I say everywhere I mean on the kitchen floor, chairs, even her pants. Oh my!! But you know what it didn’t matter and it doesn’t matter. She was having so much fun. She was learning while she played. She sat there for THREE hours. Yes, she even ate her snack and lunch while sitting at the table. She only left to go take a nap; in hopes of coming back to play doh after. Wow!! So, as messy as play doh may be it gets her mind thinking in ways nothing else would. She has to figure things out, be creative, and much, much more. So, bring out the play doh and pardon the mess.
Playtime is just as important as structured learning. Our children need to get messy, have fun, make mistakes (and learn from them), run around, be silly, chill out, and simply be kids. Sometimes we forget that our children are just that children!!
Remember to enjoy life right along side your kids and everyone will live a happier life. Life is good when we allow ourselves to be happy.
So true, but sometimes I forget this. My daughter is currently learning to eat and I want her to play with food and experience food but at the same time I always try to clean up. I should just let it go. And laugh with her!
I know sometimes it’s hard to just let it go. But it feels goo to laugh with your kids. 🙂