Clean and Simple

I forgot I had agreed to attend a meeting after school today so I didn't get home until late, 5:30 pm. By this time Jonathan had already had dinner and was itching to play. Josh headed out to play hockey and I attempted to do the dishes. Without warning I hear the pitter patter of running feet that return with a step stool - Jonathan was going to wash dishes with me. I admit, I had to let my guard down and allow for some fun time as Jonathan plus water equals mess, and in the end it was a memorable experience. Of course I was focused on cleaning the dishes and Jonathan was focused on throwing the soap bubbles. Either way everyone was happy! If only I could let my OCD and compulsive need to stay dry and clean go perhaps we'd have more fun in this house - partly sarcastic and partly serious. Jonathan's teaching me to stay fun as much as I'm teaching him structure :o)

This picture, however, was taken after the dishes experiment. Jonathan has found a new love....his piggy bank. The downside is that the piggy doesn't, can't, and won't get fed every night and someone (aka: Jonathan) isn't happy about that. The kid likes to play with money, what can I say?! :o) Odd as it is I like to capture moments like this. I think he's cute in all those shrieks and tears! I'm happy to report that the melt down, like every other, didn't last very long. He's quick to redirect.