Therapy

Blogging is very therapeutic for me. I am able to see with a clearer perspective when I express my thoughts through words. I also like to stay positive and I try really hard to not complain. It is very exhausting for those around us to have to listen to. Now having said that I need to vent. I really detest play dough. I know every child loves to play with it and I know it is such an iconic part of childhood, I even enjoy making homemade play dough with the kids, but I DO NOT like the aftermath. And as much as my kids try and clean it up the best they can, there is always more for me to do. The play dough in the carpet, on their clothes, in the cracks of the table, and all over the floor. Every time I want to pitch it in the garbage, but every time I stop myself thinking that it would be so mean of me. What kind of mom am I if I don't allow my children the enjoyment of play dough. Well today I did it. I can now be awarded the meanest mom in the world medal. But it is gone. How long it will remain gone?, I do not know. Will I soften over time and allow it back again?, maybe. We have in the past purchased modeling foam and sculpting clay, and although they are more expensive they are way less invasive. So, for now, that is what we will use. My kids will still get to sculpt and create and I will be free from PLAY DOUGH!