When kids are allowed to do things for themselves …
… interestingly, I find, they’d most likely be more determined and excited about what they’re supposed to do.
And in this case, … finishing up their milk *smile*
As for the spills, well … I guess that’s when we parents need to ‘close one eye’ and simply place a box of tissues next to them.
After all, isn’t mistakes part and parcel of learning about anything?
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PS: To expose the kids to different tastes, I try to vary the kinds of milk Anya and Vai drink. From fresh milk, milk powder to UHT milk.