Wuthering Hyders

I don't know what it the world made me think I could actually have a moment's peace to even BEGIN a task like this, much less keep up with it. Who needs showers anyway? Bathing is SO over-rated. Except for the children, of course. Princess Abigael and Prince Perrin have a much different view on the matter. Her royal highness, Princess Abigael insists on staying in the tub as long as I'll allow it. When I finally decide it's time to get her out before her entire two year-old body does, in fact, shrivel like a raisin, she ignores me. Having no fear whatsoever of being sucked down the drain ( I think she'd find it a great adventure if it COULD happen ) she wallows around until the absolute LAST drop of water slips away. Even then, I pretty much have to drag her wet, shivering self out of the tub before she really does catch pneumonia or die of hypothermia. She's always been a water bug. Prince Perrin seems to be following in her footsteps already. At almost three months old he already knows how to manipulate Queen Mommy. He's very particular about having clean hair. If it's not washed everyday he makes his displeasure widely known. And heaven forbid Queen Mommy tries to put him in the BABY bathtub! He will not suffer such indignity! Queen Mommy must draw a bath in the large tub and accompany him into the water ( hey, I guess I DO get to bathe after all! ) and entertain him whilst he bathes.

Speaking of cleanliness, why is the house always such a disaster area? Oh. Right. I have a two year-old. What is it about putting things away that grabs a toddler's attention and tells their brain to shift into overdrive as they follow behind you and undo everything you've done? And why can't it work in reverse? Why can't I start getting stuff OUT and inspire her to start putting stuff AWAY? Our house would be spotless! At least last night I managed to get all of the pencil and MOST of the red and orange crayon off the walls and doors. It took an entire Magic Eraser, but I think it will be undetectable to the leasing office when we move. I forgot about the printer tray, though. ( How did she do all this without my noticing? Oh. Right. The Baby. )

Methinks I hear a summons from his royal highness even as we speak. Which brings me to another question. What is it about the word "quiet" that makes a toddler get louder? And why does the phrase "Leave him ALONE" mean "Please, wake him up"? I love my children more than life itself, but sometimes, I'd just like a minute to breathe. Better go before he works up to total meltdown. Thanks again, Abby.