Most parents of kids will understand this sight:

It’s the sign of a well-used vehicle. One which contains children – perhaps multiple children.

Let’s play I Spy, shall we?

I spy a hairclip,
teething toy,
teddy grahams,
pretzels,
some sort of green stain from who-knows-what,
and a host of crumbs.

I once heard a man say, “Parents, when you buy a minivan, immediately douse it with koolaid & goldfish. Consecrate that van for the training of your kids and then you won’t be upset when said koolaid & crumbs become ground in the carpet.”

I remember thinking – “My vehicle will never look like that. I won’t allow it.”

Excuse me while I eat my words. 1 car + 2 kids + 1 road trip = messy vehicle.

There are 2 blessings to this messy vehicle:

1. We had a good trip. And part of that good trip is due to my letting the kids eat lunch in the car instead of stopping (and thereby getting to our destination later).

2. Sometimes it’s okay to have a messy car. Especially when that mess happens from kids and long trips. It reminds me that life is not centered around stuff. My “stuff” is just a tool. And tools are at their best when they are being used. Sometimes that means they get dirty in the process. Sometimes they even break. But they’re just tools. And so it’s okay.

 

 

P.S. We cleaned our car. {clarification: Jonathan cleaned the car. thanks, honey!}

 

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