Ever Had a Day Like This?

 

A day when every time you turn around there's a mess to clean up?  A day when everything seems topsy-turvy and upside down?  I'm sure you can relate!  Let me tell you about our day here at the Schasteen house.  

First, it began with a new hobby Maddie has taken up.  

 

She has discovered what a great canvas her legs are. 

Next, at our Sooner Start visit we discussed the issue of self-feeding.  Maddie still refuses to use a spoon.  We thought a good motivation might be if I left the table and she could decide to take the spoon on her own.  It's a great idea and I have to say it has worked once before when out of necessity I had to leave her alone at the table so I could get ready for an appointment.  But today was a topsy-turvy day!

Maddie decided to forgot the spoon and revert back to the use of her good, old-fashioned hand.  Not only that, but it would be rude to not share with Gracie, so she flung a good amount down for Gracie.  But instead of hitting the floor, she actually hit Gracie.  Gracie's ears and back were covered with applesauce!

Next, I noticed these odd little spots all over the floor.  I noticed them in the living room...

and in the bedroom...

and in the entry of the bathroom...

and in the bathroom...

What in the world?  I had to get down and study these silly spots.  After careful examination, I finally figured out what they were.  While I was busy putting on my make-up, Maddie was playing in it.  It was harmless play, just stacking things up.  But I forgot about an eye shadow stick I had.  It broke off...and then Maddie stepped on it.  It was embedded in her sandal, so every time she stepped she left a little something behind.  Any suggestions on how to get a waxy-type eye shadow out of carpet?! (yikes!)

Next, we went out to eat at Johnny Carino's.  I have to admit, even after a day like this some messes can be fun and funny!  Maddie really enjoyed her fettuccine. 

sorry about the poor picture quality...taken with Kyle's cell phone : )  

Later we get home and Maddie has found a case of 20 water bottles obviously asking for freedom.  Maddie obliged.  

every, single one of them found their freedom

and freeing put-away water bottles is exhausting work...

The most ironic part of today is the fact that after reading Barbara Curtis' wonderful book, Mommy Teach Me!  I discovered Maddie is in a sensitive period  for order.  Barbara Curtis also suggested letting little ones be a part of your daily chores.  So we made a chart and began using it today of all days!!

Did you know you can write on the dishwasher with dry erase markers?!  They work great!  I took pictures of our chores, unloading dishwasher, load washing machine, load dryer, and fold clothes.  Then I printed them out and glued magnets on the back.  

Maddie did great helping out with the chores.  She knows exactly where the silverware goes and was able to put a few dishes away that were within her reach.  She's great at loading the washer and dryer, and we have not tackled folding laundry yet!  I think that will have to wait until tomorrow after this topsy-turvy day!