A mum from Bristol has shared the hilarious aftermath of her toddler’s creative adventure after he got hold of her eyeliner and turned the walls into his canvas. Jackline Mwende, 42, had only dozed off for an hour when her two-year-old son, Thabani Canessius, decided it was time for a little art session.
The Make-Up Mishap: How It Happened
On the afternoon of February 4, 2025, Jackline, who had been suffering from a migraine, decided to rest around 4 pm. She assumed her son Thabani was safely napping in his cot. However, toddlers have their own plans.
Thabani managed to reach out of his cot and grab his mum’s eyeliner from a nearby make-up bag. In true toddler fashion, he went on an artistic spree.
Where Did the Eyeliner Go?
- Walls: Scribbles across the wardrobe and walls.
- Hands and Face: His mouth, hands, and cheeks were covered.
- Tongue: Yes, even his tongue had eyeliner marks.
Jackline woke up to a surprising scene.
“I saw dark writing on the wall, and my initial reaction was shock-horror. I switched the light on… and I was mortified.”
Mum’s Reaction: From Horror to Laughter
After the initial shock, Jackline couldn’t help but laugh at the situation. Her partner, Goodwill Canessius, also found the incident hilarious.
Jackline said:
“He really went on a mission. We had to wash his mouth, hands, face… even scrub his tongue!”
Despite the mess and clean-up mission ahead, the couple tried to stay calm and handle it with good humour.
The Clean-Up Battle: Eyeliner vs Mum
Cleaning up Thabani’s masterpiece was no easy task.
Clean-Up Steps:
- Vinegar & Lemon Juice: First attempt — not effective enough.
- Soap & Water: Helped with Thabani’s face, hands, and tongue.
- Bleach: Finally, bleach helped restore the wardrobe’s white surface.
Despite the hard work, Jackline remained in good spirits.
Thabani’s Apology: Toddler’s Promise
After the clean-up session, little Thabani understood that his creative artwork wasn’t exactly mum-approved.
He sweetly promised:
“I won’t do it again.”
Though Jackline suspects this might not be the last time her mischievous toddler tries something surprising.
The Internet Reacts: Parents Relate
When Jackline shared her story online, parents across the UK couldn’t stop laughing and sharing their own similar experiences.
Popular Comments:
- “I feel this so much. My son did this with lipstick on our beige carpet!”
- “At least it’s just eyeliner! My twins found a permanent marker once. Never again.”
- “The tongue bit had me in stitches — kids are wild!”
Why Toddlers Love to Draw on Walls
Experts say toddlers love drawing on walls because it:
- Stimulates creativity and curiosity.
- Helps them explore textures and cause-and-effect.
- Provides a big canvas when paper isn’t available.
How to Prevent Future Make-Up Mishaps:
- Keep make-up bags out of reach.
- Use childproof locks for wardrobes and drawers.
- Provide safe art spaces like washable walls or easels.
While Jackline’s walls may never be the same, this make-up mishap created memories for a lifetime. After all, parenting is full of surprises — and sometimes, those surprises come with eyeliner on the tongue!
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