Of course it will be a huge mess for Luann to clean up. It does not matter if the result is a five star, ten course meal, there is always a huge mess to be cleaned up. No matter if you are cooking with kids, adults or even my mother who makes less mess than anyone I know.
A couple of weeks ago I was so tired and I actually was at home and there was nothing that had to be done right that minute so I laid down and took a nap. It. Was. Glorious.
Something to play with, something to read, something sweet and something you need.