Today started out pretty laid back, really. We had a crazy week and I am so incredibly thankful that Clint was able to take Thursday and Friday off so that I had very little stress getting to various activities and appointments. However, the kids decided that Sunday evening was the time they were going to completely lose their minds and make mummy crazy. I was counting down the minutes until we could put them in bed and when it was late enough I did not waste one single moment getting them tucked in.
I love our children but oh my were they nuts tonight. We have this bin for blocks that fits perfectly over a child's head down to their shoulders. That was the coveted toy this evening and sparked many crying and screaming fits. Emily would have it over her head and run around the play room with it, falling over this way and that; Colin would pick it up off of her head while standing on the couch and throw it across the room; Nathan would pick it up and put it over his head, spin around, fall down and wouldn't give it back to Emily who would be expressing her irritation with her brothers VERY vocally. Add to that business that Colin took the push-popper (noisy toy) and ran around the room, running into whatever he came across, including both siblings. Nathan took a blanket and pretended to be Super Nathan, jumping from the couch multiple times and spinning around knocking his brother and sister over. Have you ever seen Kindergarten Cop?? That scene where the kids are all running around like feral animals?? And Arnie goes all Terminator on them? I am quite proud of myself that I didn't lose it but I was so close to curling up in the fetal position and just rocking myself quietly until it was 7:30.
I'm not sure what prompted this little spurt of crazy but I sure hope that we all have a good sleep tonight and awake calm and patient (me) tomorrow. I'm going to go have a drink now ;-)
