An Exercise In Letting Go

Words & Photography
by Sarah Box



Exercise in gingerbread making for the kids, exercise in letting go for mama. I always thought I would be a laid back parent, but apparently I’m not, and it’s hard for me to let go of control sometimes.

...I have to remind myself that this is their art, their expression, their experience of the process.

There were many things I wanted to say or do during this exercise- "Don’t make the grumpy gingerbread man!",  "Too much frosting!",  "You’re getting it everywhere!" But I have to remind myself that this is their art, their expression, their experience of the process. Hearing them be so proud of their creations, knowing that their contributions are valued, is more beautiful than any perfectly piped cookies. Free to frost, and free to be.