Sadness cured...Frustration high!

Yesterday, I was happy my children got to celebrate another birthday each, but I was sad they aren't little anymore. Peanut solved that dilemma. He told me this morning (while he was having a melt-down after I told him he had to have breakfast before birthday cake--what in the world was I thinking?!?) that he was staying little forever. I told him I needed a "Little Peanut" hug. He ran over and gave me a "little" hug; ok, so it was a big one, but I am not complaining. It made me really smile!

Cub Scout popcorn and wreaths picked up---CHECK!

Cub Scout popcorn and wreaths delivered---all but 3 orders! CHECK!

My kitchen getting counterspace back--CHECK!

A new wave of toys entering the house--CHECK

Some of the new toys already put up for a while--CHECK

Both children having meltdowns this morning--CHECK

Peanut's meltdown ended talking with Aunt Traci and waiting the 4 minutes for his birthday cake--CHECK!!

Monster's meltdown ended by diverting topic to the BB gun he can now afford due to his birthday--CHECK

Taking Peanut to lunch with Monster--CHECK

Knowing I have 6 items to deliver for Cub Scouts--*big smile* CHECK

Thank You cards written for birthday gifts, school fundraiser, & Cub Scout fundraiser--CHECK

Having Monster sign above Thank You cards--will have to do tonight, hopefully... (to be continued)

Having above Thank You cards mailed &/or delivered--depends on when Monster signs them all

Has anyone ever had a moment where you KNOW you had a full glass of whatever you wanted to drink simply empty itself? I swear my Kool-Aid cup was full when I started writing just now... I looked over and it is now empty and Peanut is still taking his nap...(Though I got the normal, "Mama, I'm not tired!!!" complaint 2 minutes before he was sound asleep) I keep telling my husband I want NOT ME and I DON'T KNOW kicked out of the house; they are not a part of our family. I don't need them influencing Monster and Peanut. So far though they either know how to hide REALLY well or my husband hasn't had the get-up-and-go to kick them out. Any one know a good bad influence exterminator?

Getting everything done in the past 4 days that I have done has lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. Now, I have to make Beadies for Traci and an aunt, make a Bead Banner for Monster's teacher, make family members birthstone angels, and figure out what to make for the adults in Luke's side of the family for Christmas...