Once again I was reminded today that only dry snacks should be relegated to the scientifically inclined hands of my 2 1/2 yr. old daughter Shayla while we are confined together in the 4 wheeled contraption we call my truck.
Liquid, yogurt, spreadable substances, things w/ sauce(s), and things that melt w/ time and/or heat are just candidates for 'becoming one' with my cloth upholstery. Although I know this I forget it from time to time only to be afforded a reminder by way of, "Oops, I shouldn't have given that to her in here". That's not the only thing. The other is that you can't do anything about it once you've introduced said delight and handed it over to the 'Experimental One', needless to say you're kind of involved as you're the Driver.
It is at this point that I am very thankful that we have an arsenal of natural cleaning products at home to disinfect, dissolve, degrease, and otherwise restore equilibrium to the interior of my car. It is also nice that the makers of childrens' car seats make the covers so easily removable and machine washable. Thank you!! These little 'nicetys', for me, keep me on the functional side of sanity. I can only imagine what it be might be like for parents who own little ones And Brand New Vehicles. That would be a lesson in Extreme Letting Go.
The funny thing about being a parent to little people is that the cleaning is ongoing. The 'shift' never really ends, you just get to choose, for the most part, how often, and how Deep the 'Deep Cleaning' is, except when they decide for you. :) Humor, humor, and........"Did I mention Humor?" Age comes naturally. You have to work for Wisdom.
Liquid, yogurt, spreadable substances, things w/ sauce(s), and things that melt w/ time and/or heat are just candidates for 'becoming one' with my cloth upholstery. Although I know this I forget it from time to time only to be afforded a reminder by way of, "Oops, I shouldn't have given that to her in here". That's not the only thing. The other is that you can't do anything about it once you've introduced said delight and handed it over to the 'Experimental One', needless to say you're kind of involved as you're the Driver.
It is at this point that I am very thankful that we have an arsenal of natural cleaning products at home to disinfect, dissolve, degrease, and otherwise restore equilibrium to the interior of my car. It is also nice that the makers of childrens' car seats make the covers so easily removable and machine washable. Thank you!! These little 'nicetys', for me, keep me on the functional side of sanity. I can only imagine what it be might be like for parents who own little ones And Brand New Vehicles. That would be a lesson in Extreme Letting Go.
The funny thing about being a parent to little people is that the cleaning is ongoing. The 'shift' never really ends, you just get to choose, for the most part, how often, and how Deep the 'Deep Cleaning' is, except when they decide for you. :) Humor, humor, and........"Did I mention Humor?" Age comes naturally. You have to work for Wisdom.
