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Too Much Time on His Hands

September 14, 2009 by Mindy 11 Comments

Have you ever wondered just what kind of damage a 2-year old could do with too much unsupervised time on his hands? Let me clarify…this 2-year old is actually on the cusp of graduating into his 3rd year, a full-fledged toddler, and he is making every day count.Jack has made it his life’s purpose to exhaust me to the point of no return. I find myself caught between applauding his inventiveness and stopping myself fromsticking him inside a bubble with an automatic feeder and air holes. His creativity inspires me and then proceeds to take the wind from my sails. Here’s why.

Jack's Bathroom Mess

Yes. That istwo bottle’s worth of baby powder spread around on my bathroom floor. At least he had the fortitude to move my bathroom rug aside. My guess is it was hindering his progress somehow. Jack just isn’t that thoughtful.

Jack's Bathroom Mess Mirror

Oh, and yes. There’s some freshly dispensed mousse mixed in with baby powder on my mirror. Lovely. Did you know that when you mix baby powder and mousse it creates a glue-like substance? A sticky glue-like substance? I certainly didn’t.

Jack's Bathroom Mess - handprint

Ah…the evidence of the crime. I’ve sent it to the crime lab for testing just in case there’s any question as to who committed this travesty.

So, as you can see, 2 (almost 3) year olds canbe pretty damaging if left with too much unsupervisedtime on their hands. And where was I when all of this mayhem was occurring? Volunteering in a first grade classroom. Where was his father? Well…he swears that Jack did all this work in about 30 seconds flat.Hmm.

Obviously Jack isn’t quite old enough to have very much freedom. And, honestly, I’m not too shocked that he chose to realizehis vandalistic dreams on my bathroom floor. He’s been drawn to that place like a moth to a flame since about day one. But, you know what really ticks me off? That was a new can of mousse.

Love to all, Mindy

(This post is included in Real Life’s Your Life Your Blog)

Filed Under: Everyday Stuff, Family Life

Comments

  1. Brandy says

    September 14, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Oh, Min, it’s just baby powder. It’s not like he threw a hamster or anything.

    Reply
  2. Mindy says

    September 14, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    No animals were injured while creating this post…
    =)

    Reply
  3. Wendy says

    September 14, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Ok so maybe it is just me, but that hand print on the wall looks awfully big for a 2 (almost 3)year old….where did you say Jeremy was during all of this? Haha 🙂

    One more comment… i love your photo’s…you should not only write a book but also publish your pictures!!! keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Mindy says

      September 14, 2009 at 9:32 AM

      Thanks Wendy! Yeah…Jer swears he had nothing to do with it… =)
      Mindy

      Reply
  4. Valerie says

    September 14, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Oh Mindy! I got a beg chuckle out of this one!!! I remember Destanee and homemade strawberry jam what a mess!!! You are too cute! Love Val

    Reply
    • Mindy says

      September 14, 2009 at 10:37 AM

      Please tell me that Destanee was no older than Jack when the jam incident happened! I need hope for my future!!
      Mindy

      Reply
  5. Mindee@ourfrontdoor says

    September 14, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Oooooh. That looks hard to clean up. And yes, the waste of new mousse would be my major irritation too.

    Reply
  6. Mindy says

    September 14, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Yes…I get mad all over again every time I lift up that half-empty can of mousse!
    Mindy

    Reply
  7. Christina says

    September 16, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    LOL, what a great tale and your telling of it is hilarious. Mine was vasoline, vasoline on the walls and vasoline in my hair. I am sure it seemed like a good idea at the time.

    Great blog. You write well.

    Reply

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