cleaning = exhaustion

so, i just spent the last 2 hours deep cleaning the kids bedrooms. i put everything in it's place, got rid of toys they no longer play with. i ended up with a big box of stuffed animals to send to the DI, and a very full 13 gallon garbage bag to put in the trash. their clothes are all put away, they all have clean sheets, and i feel like i've accomplished something huge. and i am now ready for bed. sadly, it's only 5:30 pm.

on a not quite so nice note, i did disaster management yesterday afternoon. taylor, once again, cut elizabeths hair. when i get the pics uploaded, i will post them. i took her in to get it fixed, it was bad. when i got back, shaun was trying to put the laptop back together. shannon got a hold of it and pulled off half the keys. still can't find the 'g' key. then when i went to start dinner, i discovered that the kitchen counter was covered in water. so i had to get that wiped up before i could even think about starting dinner. as i was putting the last load of laundry in the dryer, i kept repeating this mantra to myself: i love my kids, i love my kids. i think it worked!

fingers

lately, shannon has discovered that her fingers fit in her nose. and in my ears. and that baby goldfish crackers will fit in my ears as well.

i really like this stage, i do. the whole discovery thing is so much fun. but why do i have to get dry willies, and goldfish in my ears?