Puddles

Yesterday the kids were playing with the hose making puddles. Jacob slipped and fell in the mud. My initial reaction was to scold my husband for laughing. But, after I saw Jacob, I realized that I owed my hubby an apology. Sorry babe - I get it now!

Afterward, I reflected on the fact that we ran for the camera as soon as we saw Jacob's face. I have dozens, if not hundreds, of pictures of my kids messy and very few of them spic and span. Why is it that messes are so photo-worthy? The only thing that I can figure out is that aside from being funny, messes are an integral part of childhood. Only a child is fascinated by the goopiness of mud and finderpaint. Only a child thinks that spaghetti tastes better once it has been rubbed in your hair. For children, messes are not only fun, but a learning experience.