Have you ever had a party, or even a casual gathering, and caught yourself running around like a chicken with your head cut off? I think we have all been there: spending all of our time cleaning up the messes that happen along the way instead of you know, actually enjoying yourself? I have a relatively large family and when we gather together to celebrate birthdays and holidays, messes are par for the course. Allow me to paint a picture of our family soirees: little ones with sticky fingers are underfoot, my sisters are laughing and spilling drinks, cake crumbs are falling to the floor...and I am usually walking around with paper towels or napkins, trying to control the damage.
That doesn't sound like very much fun for me, now does it? It's not! I am learning to let it all go until after the party because life - and family parties - are more fun when I just embrace the Happimess. 
Chris recently installed our new Delta Faucet and it couldn't have come at a better time! With birthday parties and holiday dinners right around the corner, I am practicing the fine art of living in the moment and actually enjoying my time with friends and family! Less worry, less cleaning up during event itself and more play, more fun and of course, more #happimess. Our new Delta Faucet has a faucet head that detaches, making it even easier to clean dishes and serving platters after parties!
What exactly is this Happimess that I speak of?
Happimess is just what it sounds like: a happy mess. We are all human, folks. Messes happen. Kids spill sticky juice from their sippy cups. Spouses leave grass clippings on the freshly mopped floor when they are coming in and our during a party. Kids leave toys laying around the house while you're spending a family fun day together. Dogs drag their toys into the middle of the living room and chew them up, leave them where they are and go take naps. Moms leave their coffee cups and daily agendas on the coffee table when they go to cuddle with their kids during afternoon cartoons with their kids (or in my case, DVR'd episodes of the previous night's sitcoms).
Messes happen. You know what those messes are usually a result of? Living your life!
Your party guests won't judge that mess - they're too busy having fun! As far as everyday messes around the house? No one will judge. Why? Because your family will be too busy living in the moment and making memories together. With the right mindset - embracing life's Happimess - casual messes don't seem quite so daunting.
When the busy day with the family comes to an end, or the last of the party-goers leave for the evening, cleaning up isn't quite as painful as it once was because you know that the little messes of every day life are just a symbol of the fun you've had. And they're not that difficult to clean up when you think back on all of the fun you had!
Why do people treat mess like it’s a bad thing? It’s actually the evidence of a life well lived. When you’re out there making, creating, doing and playing, embrace your #HappiMess and let Delta kitchen and bath innovations help clean up so you can do it all again tomorrow.
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Delta via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Delta.
Jenn
With three kids messes are a part of my day about a thousand times lol. I love this faucet, we are going to remodel our kitchen soon and this is something that would make my kitchen more functional.
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
You sound like my mom - she always says a messy house is a happy house.
Stacey - Craft Blogger
In my experience, messes equal happiness. If you aren't making a mess, you aren't living.
maria @ close to home
somene needs to tell my husband this. He getsin such a bad mood when he comes home and the house is messy and messy is relative
Jennifer B
I love that faucet! We could use a new one in our kitchen too!
Mel
What a great faucet. And I can totally agree with the messiness!
KatyRose
Love the phrase - embrace the happimess! It's so true that when a place is really lived in, really loved it is never going to be perfectly in order and mess-free. That's the beauty of a place that is about the people more than about the things. - katy
Pam
With two kids and five cats, it seems like I can never tackle all the messes in the houses. They really are a sign of a well lived life and a well loved home.
Debbie Denny
I learned to let go. Just enjoy myself
Amy Desrosiers
Very cool faucet and pool! Love how awesome it looks!
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide
Love the new faucet!!! I am such a cleanfreak, but I am learning to roll with the messes- and cool new toys, like this faucet, would certainly help me stay cleaner in the kitchen!!!
Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids
This is definitely something that I need to remember!! I need to enjoy my time and let the mess wait until later!! It's hard for me to relax when I am hosting a party!
Lois Alter Mark
Yep, life is one big happy mess! I feel so much better about my messy house now!
Karen Solomon
Nicely written and I love the faucet. Being a mom of two boys and having children around all the time messes do happen.
Kathleen
This is a great reminder for my youngest's upcoming birthday party. I always go crazy trying to make everything perfect, and I need to learn to just enjoy it.
Liz Mays
I think it shows a life well-lived too. But clean-up had better be easy! 🙂
Niki meiners
I like your views on life.
Milena
Great! I'm going to start using that- happimess! So, true!
Kelli A
I also have a pretty large family and I learned a long time ago it's a lot easier to just enjoy the p arty and clean up after they all leave because the frustration of following everyone around just isn't worth it!
Mama to 5 BLessings
Great faucet! I love how it gives you ample room to get pots and pans underneath it.
Debbie L.
You are so right - we judge the success of a party by the mess!
diann @ The Thrifty Groove
One of the surest ways to make your guests feel uncomfortable is to be constantly cleaning up around them. Let it go, enjoy the company and the laughter!
eliz frank
I love the happimess line... will steal that. I like parties that are comfy enough so people can enjoy without worrying about messes... I'm with you on that.
Danielle
Love the faucet! I think it is much easier to just clean up afterwards as well.
katrina g
my living room is usually always a mess and full of toys. i look at it as my kids are having fun, why would i spoil it?
Shell Feis
Our home shows that our life is VERY well lived then! 😛 But seriously, I try not to get too caught up in the chaos when I'm hosting a party or a dinner- there's always time to clean up later! Sometimes with a baby at home I do have to do a little bit at the party since he's crawling and trying to eat anything on the floor, but as long as it's not a choking hazard I leave it for later.