Less than a week out from school's end, and all three of my children have gone feral. Without the strict schedule that the academic year provides, they've fallen back on squabbling, noise and violence to re-establish the sibling pecking order.
The wee ginger beastie is used to having mommy, pets and the living room to herself. Once SnarkGirl and OctoBoy are on their respective buses, it's all about her toys and her rules. The sudden influx of siblings and disruption of her life has resulted in the manifestation of Toddlesaurus Rex. Likewise, SnarkGirl is feeling her oats as Eldest Spawn, and is doing her best to wear her Bossy Britches 24/7. OctoBoy, having none of this from either of his sisters, has started resorting to strategic emissions of gas (from both ends) to sow discord.
Close your eyes. Imagine the noise produced by a trio of rabid badgers, hopped up on Jolt cola and chocolate frosted sugar bombs could produce if they were dumped into a 50-gallon metal barrel with five pounds of ball bearings and and given small arms.
Yeah.
Throw in there the frantic rush to prep for a week's vacation -- starting on 7/3 -- and you have baited the field for a visit from the DRAMA LLAMA.
Grah.
*Snort* *Chortle* *Guffaw*
ReplyDeleteThat right there is funny if you're not livin' it! Recommend judicious application of earplugs - and possibly a drink.
Sympathy.
Nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure.
ReplyDelete"Toddlesaurus Rex" . . . BWAAAAHAHAHAHA!
Are you sure you want to take them on vacation, instead of staying behind to teach a nice, restful summer school session?
;-)
Pfft.
ReplyDeleteWe don't need another hero.
I'm guessing that the "Let's See Who Can Stay Quiet the Longest" game doesn't work in your house.
ReplyDeleteTwo words...."summer camp"
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