The Post With All the Mischief

I have to say, I'm happy to have a child that is active and curious.  


I'd much rather have a busy baby than a baby that didn't like to get into at least a little trouble every now and then.  I used to pray about this sort of thing before David was even born without really knowing what type of behavior his little personality would affect.  Ask and ye shall receive, right?  


Right.  Ten-fold.


Sure, our house is baby proofed, but we're still figuring out how to David-proof it.  


What I have learned in the process is that sometimes it's more fun to jump in the laundry pile and play in it than it is to fold the clothes in it.  Sometimes eating your food and wearing it are equally fun.  Let me illustrate:    

Have you heard that song, Merry Happy?  I'm going to compose a piece inspired by this little boy called, Busy Happy.

Contrary to guidance from the manufacturer, playing under large toys is always more fun.

At any given moment, some part of our house will need to be tidied.  I like to think that our kiddo is just a super-accomplished multi-tasker.

Case in point.

Also, the camera lens....

will always be more interesting than traditional toys.

Fairly sure that my son took to heart all of the dialogue he heard in utero while we watched Oceans 11.  He works quickly and with much charm and stealth.  David Ocean.

The contents of my purse are fair game and will likely end up in his mouth.  Although, last night, I saw that he had placed a piece of sausage in my purse.  Mischief or thoughtful gift?  

Our son is happiest without pants... 

while in motion... 

while exploring the dishwasher before one of us swoops in and snatches him away from it.

I know it sounds cliche, but striking that balance between organized wife and mother and rested/fun wife and mother can be a challenge.  All that said, yes, our house must be tidied.  Yes, there will always be domestic banalities.  But my latest strategy is to reserve the bulk of those for the weekend during the baby's nap time so that we can play.