Please don't ask why my child has laundry soap on his head

Dearest Son of Mine,

Mommy knows how much you love to 'help' with the laundry. The buttons make such a happy little noise, and I, too, could stare for hours through the door as the clothes spin and whirl in the machine. I understand and accept that as part of my own laundry experience.

But Sweetheart, I would ask you oh-so-nicely not to shut the detergent drawer while while Mommy is pouring out the soap. When you do that, the soap from the drawer splashes as you slam it shut. Mommy gets caught by surprise and keeps pouring, resulting in soap on the floor and even, somehow, all over the two of us - even on your head. You're a creative child, and you've surprised me many times by what you're capable of, but I'm still at a loss for how you managed to make this happen.

Don't get me wrong, darling...I appreciate your interest. I'm glad you enjoy helping Mommy with the laundry, because one day it might become your job. Until then though, how about you let Mommy take the lead on this job? Because now we both smell like a basket of clean laundry and although that's not altogether a bad smell,  I have no idea how to clean it off without giving you a bath.

Much appreciated,

Mommy