The bigger the mess the bigger the fun

I have always worked hard to keep the house presentable. From an early age I taught Jared how to clean up before nap, before we leave the house, and at bedtime. As Colton is approaching his one year birthday, he soon will be expected to help, as best as he can. Despite my vigilance in our clean up efforts, there are many days when I want to pull my hair out with the gigantic mess. These messes take only a matter of minutes to develop. I usually am able to tolerate them as I see the boys having fun creating and playing. Today Jared's creative play involved turning our playroom/living room into a football field and a McDonalds. He see's a football field, I see my sanity slipping away. You be the judge...