My smaller child has a kind, nurturing soul. She’s extremely helpful and was excited a few months ago when, after she offered her help, I asked her to break down a large bone dry pot. I handed her a hammer and she delighted in smashing the pot. She absolutely giggled when I poured water over the dry clay pieces and it hissed and bubbled. She thought it was so cool! Now I delight in seeing the dissonance of her big, kind eyes smile as she continually asks me, “do you have anything I can smash?”