That made me think of a specific moment from my boy's childhood that was quite memorable.
Awake children (about 8 & 5), silence, white paint & a 25 lb. bag of birdseed do not go together in a way that will be pleasing to a mother. It was however, very pleasing for said 8 & 5 year old, that is until momma found them.
They had started by mixing a little birdseed in with the paint. (To this day I still don't know how they got the paint can open.) Then a little splashed on one of them. By the time I found them they were coated in paint & birdseed. I was tempted to leave them in the yard & let the robins clean them so I wouldn't have to.
I remember feelings of horror, this room will never, ever, be clean again & I will be finding birdseed for years! Then I laughed. I laughed until I almost peed & the terrifed look on my boy's faces was instantly replaced with glee.
Laughing is the only thing you can do in these situations & it's still a hilarious memory. I only wish I had thought to grab the camera, but it's one of those mind pictures that I will never forget.
I love my boys & I love the crazy situations they've gotten me into over the years. It sure has been a journey!
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I woke up late one morning to the sounds of silence. Two three year olds and silence?? Not a good thing. I got up quickly and I discovered them sitting in their bedroom very quietly and just looking at me. Then I saw some yellow goo running down their faces! It was in their hair and all over the floor and just everywhere. Then I realized what it was...eggs!! Raw eggs everywhere! Why? Couldn't tell me but after my initial shock, I laughed and laughed! I thought I would never get it cleaned up but I will never forget the look on their faces!! Ha!!
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SueAnn
Isn't it great to look back at some of those funny "disasters"? Such wonderful memories to carry around in our hearts! Thanks for sharing one of yours with us. :)
Oh I love memories. I love your new profile picture you look amazing. Have a great day..
I wanted to say thanks for stopping by and offering your condolences for my grandfather. He truly was a great man.
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Kati
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Oh Mimi, I'd have loved to see the photos of the boys and one of your face when you first discovered how... uhm... creative they'd been ;-)
How does one clean two kids covered in paint and birdseed?
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