Mini-Ep 295: Hot Chocolate Is Self-Care

Serum Spill

Doree Shafrir recounts a humorous yet unfortunate incident involving her toddler, Henry, who accidentally spilled a precious vitamin C serum. While getting ready, Henry, who enjoys exploring Doree's vanity, managed to open a newly purchased bottle of serum, spilling 90% of it. Despite the initial frustration, Doree reflects on the incident with a sense of acceptance, realizing that getting upset wouldn't change the situation.

Like, I'm just kind of like, yeah, it sucks, but, like, I literally cannot change what happened. I can try to prevent it from happening again, but I can't change what happened.

--- Doree Shafrir

Kate Spencer supports this perspective, noting the importance of choosing where to focus one's energy 1 2.

   

Children's Reactions

The podcast also highlights delightful anecdotes about children's unexpected reactions. A listener shares a sweet story of her 11-year-old daughter declaring, "hot chocolate is self-care," before retreating to her room, a sentiment that Kate and Doree find endearing. Another humorous moment involves Doree's daughter, who mistakenly thought she was in trouble at the airport due to a toothpaste mishap.

My daughter brought a big toothpaste on the plane, and they made her throw it out, and she thought she was getting arrested, and she started crying in the airport.

--- Doree Shafrir

These stories underscore the innocence and unpredictability of children's reactions, bringing warmth and laughter to everyday situations 3 4.