Letting go

Now that I've exposed my OCD to the world, it probably wouldn't come as any surprise that it takes a lot of effort on my part to let messes be part of my day! My child is determined to make sure that I am absolutely at my wits end every moment of the day, because she is a mess magnet. So, along with being the most clumsy child alive, and eating everything she sees, she also makes sure that she touches, throws, moves, or breaks everything in her path! Here are some picture examples of how my child is trying to kill me....

 "But Mom, I really want to lick off all of the germs that the other kids left!"

 

"Clearly, you need to move these things. This area was made for me."

 

"But Mom, I feel like I could FLYYYY!"

 

"Human Bowling sounds like an interesting sport!"

 

"Look, Mom! I conquered the toy box!"

 

"Isn't this black eye just so stunning? My best accessory yet!"

 

"Were we not supposed to eat the entire bag of donut holes? Oh, my bad..."

 

"This tutu looks fabulous around my neck. Obviously, you've been putting it on the wrong way."

 

"The green beans taste so much better with the plate smashed against my face!"

 

It helps to have these pictures to see the joy that these random acts of toddler behavior bring her. I love seeing how much a triumph like emptying an entire toy box, then climbing on top of it, can make her so incredibly happy. The smile on her face can help melt away a lot of the frustration that comes with the messes. I am finally beginning to be able to let go, and remind myself, that this is how she learns! I don't want to pass on my need for everything to be in its place at all times, so I have to try to play through it, and keep busy!

 

This little tiny being can demolish the house in a matter of minutes, and can push me to my limits like nothing else, but that smile and her laugh melts my heart! If letting go of my uptight, OCD for a few minutes means I get to hear the obnoxious, high-pitched, adorable chuckles come out of her mouth, I guess I can live in the moment, and forget the mess!

 

Afterall, she will fall asleep, and her toys will work their way back where they belong in a few hours. And all will be well (and in proper order) once again.....

 

Until tomorrow. ;)