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this way lies madness
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this way lies madness What is the definition of madness? A state of being mentally ill, lunacy A state of frenzied or chaotic activity. Put them together……what do you have? A three year old on a sugar high. I spent four hours yesterday herding 3 of them. They were dropped off by moms who were going to a literary event…….HA I don’t think so. I think they went out, did shots and went to a strip club. They ubered……..I know what that means. Back to my adventure. I took them to the park before it got dark and let them chase poor old Charlie around. Thank God for a good dog. I thought that would tire them out, but it seemed to just rev the engines. When I was three, my mom had me on a leash, honest, she did. I was not to be trusted. If I’d thought of it, I would have tried the same thing. My house is less than a block from the park….it took 15 minutes to get them back home. How is that possible? I mean, it’s a damn straight line. We had juice, fruit rollups and then they found the candy………. I swear, I was just taking a pee. By the time I got back which was less than a minute, there were peanut M&Ms all over the floor and Charlie was in a race with three toddlers to see who could stuff more of them in their mouths first. Luckily – no one had a peanut allergy. But that was when all hell broke loose. Organization went south and despite all attempts at,well anything, I just ended up trying to keep them all from dying. We played tag, hide and seek, musical chairs, duckduckgoose, flashlight tag, statue – nope not a winner, and at 10:30 they dropped like stones. Moms arrived back at 11. And there they all were, on my bed, snuggled up, little angels with Charlie at their feet. And there I was on the couch with a giant glass of pinot grigio. Perhaps the definition of madness is not insanity. It’s more likely repeating the same act and expecting a different result. I have them next Friday. Yup. btw - the picture below is NOT them  You cannot conceive the many without the one. |
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But madness can also be a sane response to a mad world!  
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I bet the mom's thought you had it easy. 
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When my three stair-step grandsons were small, I had a few evenings like yours--only my dog would go and hide in his house and leave me to fend for myself. They're fun but it's so nice to know you can send them home. LOL Never ignore those who care for you you will have lost diamonds while you were collecting stones
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Wow! It makes me tired just imagining you with them. You are a braver --or more insane-- woman than I to take it on again. I think it's Rita Mae Brown who wrote, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting a different result." Her "Rubyfruit Jungle" was a fave for a long time.
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Wicked, thank you for your service. My wife says she often asked herself three questions when rising kids.. Is anyone bleeding? Is anybody naked? Is anything on fire? If she could answer no to any two of those questions it was a good day. Become a member now and get a free tote bag.
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WE, I have to say, better you than me! LOL Have fun next Friday!
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As much as I enjoy kids, I made the decision not to have them because I had one too many chaos-filled days and nights with little cousins! Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale Her infinite variety. Other women cloy The appetites they feed, but she makes hungry Where most she satisfies. For vilest things Become themselves in her, that the holy priests Bless her when she is riggish. ~~ from Antony & Cleopatra
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Three???? Dang, my nieces - just two of them - ran me ragged when they were little. Can't imagine three. I have this theory about kids - they should never outnumber the adults - they are evil and will plot for your demise. I think you got off easy!  My favorite part - you agreed to do it again!!!! xoxo Always tell the truth Use kind words Keep your promises Giggle and laugh Be positive Love one another Always be grateful Forgiveness is mandatory Try new things Say please and thank you Say your prayers Smile ~Author unknown
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Isn't it strange how those manic little buggers can go full-tilt-boogie and then just collapse... The beauty of it is that you can experience the joy of their energy...but in the end, the moms take them home...til the next time... Just remember: A fundamental requirement for a sane life is periods of utter madness. Anon
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