I feel better already.........

I read this and thought - all mom's should read this! One less thing we have to feel guilty about :) I've never been super concerned (other than choking hazards) about dirt, germs (I grew up hearing that too much protection from the world isn't always beneficial in a developing body) but in the back of my mind I also knew it was because I am somewhat lazy in this area (hence the guilt!) I just can't find it in myself to stress out about everything that goes in their mouths or on their hands. Too many other things to think about. I do like their hands clean AFTER dinner for sure. See? I'm not too lazy :) I do also like their hands washed after they hold slugs and snails as well. My,my,my - maybe I am a clean fanatic after all!! (haha)

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/health/27brod.html?_r=1&ref=science