Toddler knows best

When we were in Wisconsin for Christmas we took Audrey to the Madison Children's Museum. They have an area just for little dudes.

She had a lot of fun. Her favorite things were, looking at the fish, going down the ramp, going down the slide, and WATER!

She loved watching the fish in the tank. Which is good, because we still owe her a fish tank for her birthday. Soon baby girl. Tires, generators, and life have gotten in the way but we haven't forgotten you. We will go pick out your fish soon.

She really liked the super steep slide as well. Always a dare devil that one.

But her favorite part was the water room. Of course. Every time we go to a Children's Museum there is a water room and every time I think why. Why are you tempting our children with water? They are going to get all wet and it will be messy, and they will get cold, and we will have to change clothes.

This trip I had an epiphany.

Who cares.

Who cares if she gets wet. Who cares if it is a mess. Who cares if we have to leave right after the water room because she is soaking wet. We took her to the Children's Museum so SHE could have fun, right? So we need to let her have the fun she wants to have. Even if that means a wet little girl.

She will be a happy, wet little girl.

I will admit this is sometimes easier said than done. But I have been trying to remind myself of this in everyday life as well. Within reason, of course. Playing in the toilet is still a no go. BUT when I can I try to remember to let Audrey choose her own fun, even if it is not what I would choose at that moment.

From now on we will bring extra clothes to the Children's Museum.