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'Bleep my kids ruined' creator discusses children and chaos

When it comes to wreaking havoc, children are artists.Give a toddler an unattended lipstick, a white couch and a few moments with your back turned, and you’ve got a little Picasso on your hands.The web site “$h*! My Kids Ruined” is an impressive and hilarious gallery of disasters perpetrated by children, from painting the dog blue to buttering the lamp to magic-marker redecorating. The blog
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When it comes to wreaking havoc, children are artists.

Give a toddler an unattended lipstick, a white couch and a few moments with your back turned, and you’ve got a little Picasso on your hands.

The web site “$h*! My Kids Ruined” is an impressive and hilarious gallery of disasters perpetrated by children, from painting the dog blue to buttering the lamp to magic-marker redecorating. The blog inspired a book, published Tuesday, and author Julie Haas Brophy took time to answer a few questions from TODAY Moms.

What inspired the blog?

Broadly speaking, the blog is inspired by my life with two hilarious and very active boys (now ages 3 and 4).  More specifically, in early March, my then-2-year-old son spilled a can of black paint that I'd inadvertently left out and it destroyed our dining room rug. Already in the habit of posting funny or dramatic photos on Facebook, I snapped a quick picture with my camera phone and uploaded it. The response was immediate and huge - friends were amused, horrified, sympathetic. I knew it had struck a chord.

What’s your absolute favorite SMKR photo, and why?

There are dozens of photos I love, but perhaps my favorite image on the whole site is actually a label!  I love the Pelican Company deeply for this!

(Note: The label warns, “The above guarantee does not cover sharkbite, bear attack or children under 5.”)

Going through all these photos, have you learned any life lessons about kids and parenting?

Through the blog I've received confirmation that even the most attentive parents blow it from time to time, and disasters happen in every home (some homes more than others). I've learned that sharing and laughing about these sorts of mishaps and life changes is both therapeutic and fun.  Our Facebook community is very active and a great place to vent and laugh.

Your turn: Have your kids ruined anything in spectacular fashion lately? Share and sympathize in the comments.