Sometimes I just have to ask myself 'why?'!

Good morning!

Thought I'd try to sit for a moment if I can, (you will get why I may not be able to shortly), and jot down a new post. Twice now, this week, I've had added two extra kids to our midst. A friend asked me a favor and I quickly responded yes. Didn't really think it through. Not that I would have said 'no' even with more time to think....but I probably would have come into it with the proper amount of apprehension! All that ran through my mind in a matter of seconds was 'my girls will be at school, my van sits 7 for pickup/dropoff, Lane is bored without the girls so will enjoy playmates and as long as we are around the house for his naps, all should be fine'. Well, that IS basically it. Except I forgot Monday was a Pro D Day. So I had all 5 ALL DAY. :S It wasn't exactly hard....just BUSY! Yes, the more playmates, the merrier, I tend to figure. I didn't really take into account that more playmates also means more mess, more food to prepare, more fights to subdue, more whines, more screams, more trips to the toilet, more buckles to buckle, not enough room beside or on me for 5 and generally lots more chaos! All in all though, it went pretty well. I slept like a baby myself that night, but no real complaints. I am currently 1 hour into day 2. Minus my girls. So far they have thrown blocks (which are still everywhere), dropped stuffies from the second floor landing down to the basement, played tambourine (god help me!), 'cleaned' a TV with wipes, played trucks (including the one that turns on and honks), had a snack and drink, chased each other, tickled each other, jumped on the couch and argued about what and when to clean up. They are here until 5. My girls join us at 3. Only 1 will nap. HELP! Did I mention I get to go to my actual job tonight at 5:30? Yup, that's right. Plus I will have dinner on for Brad and the girls, since he has to go to 'Meet the Teacher Night'. I may lose my mind. Check back later to find out!

With a forced smile, I bid you farewell,

Crystal