As my children continue to grow and mature, I hold them accountable to more and more of their mess. They often hear me say:

“If you make a mess, you make it right.”

In the process, they become aware that their little world doesn’t revolve around Momma being at their beck and call. They learn to take responsibility for their actions. They realize that they also have two hands and feet and can help themselves - as well as help out when it’s an “all hands on deck” type of scramble……