Left to my Own Devices

The Husband is traveling again this week, leaving me alone with the three children and three dogs. It's cool. I can handle it.

This week just happens to be one of the most busy weeks on our calendar. It's cool. I can handle it.

Two preschool performances, two Thanksgiving Feasts, and one much anticipated fourth birthday for a pint sized princess with very high expectations. It's cool. I. Can. Handle. It.

So here I am, Monday night. The kids need a bath so I'm not the "mom of those stinky kids". The dogs need a bath so they can be out and protect me from the big bad scary noises in my house. I'm getting tired and my patience has hit it's end point.

Lightbulb! Put the kids AND the dogs in the shower together!!! Stroke. Of. Genius.

So yes... tonight, I put the three dogs and two of the three children in the shower together. I washed the dogs, had the kids help me rinse, then washed the kids. I figure I really killed three - no FOUR birds with one stone - I not only eliminated the stink from my dogs, but also cleaned my dirty offspring, managed to shower before midnight, AND helped save water. Who is supermom now?!?!

(yes, I hear the crickets. I'm ignoring them.)

Incidentally, I do not have pictures to document this moment of brilliance. At the exact second I thought of grabbing my camera, I realized that perhaps I had crossed over the threshold of sanity and it would be better to not post pictures of my dependents in all their clean glory. I am pretty sure my blog causes me enough trouble as it is.

At the end of the day, everyone is clean and no one seems to be showing signs of permanent damage as a result. I told you I could handle it.

Love, hugs, and blessings,
The Mama