Sometimes in life we need to be careful what battles we choose. I have been known to bribe my small children (ages 5, 3, and 1 year) to help me with the household chores.
Mr. T, my 16 month old, loves to help Mommy. I suggested that he and his big brothers help Mommy unload the dishwasher. They accepted my offer to help, with a promise of a fruit snack afterwards. I was a very happy Mommy.
I noticed an unusually loud commotion coming from that end of the kitchen, but didn’t mind.
They were laughing.
They were helping.
They were WORKING.
They were unloading the dishwasher (silverware).
My to do list was getting checked off.
Or was it?
I opened the silverware drawer to find a pile of clean utensils… in no particular order.
My anal OCD personality wanted to immediately fix the issue and confront my BIG BOYS (3 & 5 year old who know how to properly help unloading the silverware).
But I chose to breathe, LAUGH, and enjoy the moment.
My children HELPED! My children HAD FUN!
My children are YOUNG. They are still learning.
I am choosing to NOT pick this battle… but to embrace their helpfulness.
What battles are you choosing NOT to pick today?
I have to remind myself to choose my battles wisely all the time. It’s definitely a big part of motherhood!
My son likes to set the table, and he is only 3. Plates are all over and silverware are not in the right place, but I choose to not say anything about it because I don’t him to lose his willingness to help!
I know!! There is a delicate line with teaching and crushing their willingness to help! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂