School Mornings.......

There are some mornings that we are rushed, I dont start off that way, but it ends up that way. Spilt cereal, to zipper issues to twisted backpacks to last minute potty breaks or diaper changes. Mister Alex decides that NOW, right before leaving, when shoes are on, he has to poop in the corner...and you know he is doing it cause his hands are firmly planted on the table and he doesnt move. He ignores everyone. If he was playing a game of freeze tag, he would win...hands down!

This morning, they were all eating breakfast at the same time(like most mornings), I went upstairs to get dressed and fix my face....I was not going to give into that sweat pant/hair tossed up Mom stage....I leave the house showered and mascara on...its a MUST! It makes me feel better about myself. I then heard a commotion...I told them to be good and just eat, when finished, take your stuff to the counter and watch shows quietly till its time to leave. Seconds later I heard Josh, "Alex you made a mess, now Mommy is going to be mad!" Katie then chirped in, "I'm going to tell Mommy!" Before she could get up, Josh answered quickly "NO, I'll clean it up! I have to get the broom." I figured he wanted to clean it up before I came down. So, I stayed upstairs and listened to their conversation. I was done, but I just sat on my bed...listening!

"Watch out Alex.  You made such a mess. (sighing) Wow...I'm tired, I need to sit down and sweep. Katie when you are done your toast, you can wash your hands and hold the pan for me."
Katie got up quickly,  I heard the stool being dragged across the floor(yikes), water on and off. "I'm done! Here, I got the pan."
"Good job Katie!"
"Which bin do I put it in?"
"I dont know...just put it in one, do the white one."
Josh moved to the livingroom with the broom. Katie yelled from the kitchen, "Mommy always puts it in the green bin...Josh are you listening?"
"OK then, put it in the green bin. There we are done. Mommy is going to be happy with us!"

I figured that was my cue to come down. I came down, acting normal, like nothing happened. "Mommy, see what I did, we cleaned for you. Alex made a BIG mess! Are you happy?"
"Yes, I am....you guys are AWESOME!!!"

Hugs all round!!

P.S. I just need to clean the floors after taking them to school. By sweeping up the WET Cheerios, they smeared some into the floor. So, right now there are clumps of dried Cheerios about in the kitchen!!
But its the thought that counts!!