It really is a miracle they are alive; and by alive, I mean, literally, and {still} alive, literally.
They defied the odds {we were given only a 50% survival rate} in utero, but it doesn’t stop there.
They push the limits almost every day, and some days even push far past the limits whereby it’s easy to stay sane.
The other day I found this:
You are looking at the back side of my leather chaise lounge. The side that is almost up against the wall. The side that in order to get punctured by nail clippers by a 4 year old boy who would have to work pretty hard at getting back there with a sharp object. And know that it’s the wrong thing to do. And know better.
See what I mean?
I constantly have to remind myself that there are two of them so the trouble they get into is two fold. And, it’s not always BOTH of them that are getting into trouble. For instance, John is the one that ruined the backside of my chair, while Jacob is the one that painted all over my True Religion jeans.
I give myself these pep talks, yet I swear to you, if they ruin one more expensive item of mine I’m going to flip.
I have a feeling that it’ll be a miracle if I’m still sane by the time they are 18.
And that’s being optimistic.
I don’t have much to say (as I snort a little), except A) you’re RAD and B) man, those boys are adorable and C) it’s probably a good thing on this fine day that they are.
And now I’m going to go back to laughing (snorting) WITH you, not AT you…
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Well at least you have a good excuse for being in the insane asylum. haha!
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Hang in there…if being a mom was easy, anyone could do it!
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I’ve put all my nice stuff in storage for the next 18 years. Camping chairs, paper plates, everything IKEA sells … Welcome to my house.
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Aww, they’re SOOO cute. Wow, that’s definitely a predetermined action plan to actually pierce the chaise lounge despite its position. Good luck with them hon! 🙂
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I hate to say it, but this is pretty typical kid stuff. My son will be SO good for a long time, but then every once in a while, he will just do something totally off the wall like this. I think the temptation just hits them and they just can’t resist it. It’s like when we see a really fabulous purse or a pair of shoes that we know we shouldn’t buy, but it’s just sitting there calling you…
On the other hand, where did you get that fabulous chaise? I’ve been looking for one like that for about twenty years. A friend of mine in college had one, but it was wide enough for two and covered in soft brown plush. It was literally the MOST comfortable thing I’d ever sat in and I’ve always wanted to find one just like it.
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Ooooh Angie I am right there with you. My girls could give your boys a run for their money. It’s gotten so much worse over the past year 🙂
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Oh, but they are SO SO SO SO SO damn cute. Even if they make you insane.
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My dear brother once told me, “once you have kids, don’t buy anything nice for 20 years!”
By the way, the boys are adorable! I have a weakness for reds!
Oh they are so A-Dorable though! And they actually TOLD you which one did which? I think you are doing awesome in that right in and of itself!
I have three boys and they can sure each create their own mischief…but yours are so doggone cute..how can you be mad at those faces? Adorable!
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It has to be those adorably cute little faces that save them every time, right? I’m dying from the cuteness over here. And the HAIR! I love the hair!
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I decided that owning nice things just is not in the cards for me at this point in my life. “This point in my life” includes the entire last 16 years and another 14 to go. By that time, I figure there will be grandchildren to trash my things. I will go to my grave with broken tables and couches and unpainted walls. sigh….
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I have problems chasing after one. I can’t even imagine:-)
but they’re so cute!!!!! just as well u have eyes in the back of your head
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their hair cuts and styles are so cute! look on the bright side, they didn’t puncture the front. yes?
They sound like puppies, always destroying something! LOL
But they’re so stinkin’ cute!
Oh nooo, I would flip too, except for that, man … they are REALLY cute. 🙂
Oh NO! That’s a beautiful chair. At least it’s on the back and not the front, no one will ever notice. See, it could always be worse. 🙂
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It’s only now at almost 6 that mine are finally starting to not get into as much trouble… I felt the same way as you though! There were some days I didn’t think they were going to make it!!! 🙂
I think this is why somebody coined the phrase “double trouble,” right?
Here’s hoping you all make it through the teenage years!
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Wow, those boys are so special. So cute with their hair spiked in the front. 🙂
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Oh girl, these are the times when I just have to get on my knees and pray. Pray that God will forgive me for the thoughts and words going through my mind!! AHHH! Stay strong. At least it’s the back side???
oh my goodness, girl, I would have had a blood conniption. You are a stronger Mama than me. I would have run away after the jeans. The chair would have been more than I could handle!
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Oh, ouch. Yes, they are pretty lucky to be alive. 😉
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I read what you wrote and the words “double trouble” popped into my mind, but then just look at the pair of them –SO adorabke. I’d given up on having nice things while my two are still living with us.
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I’m exhausted just chasing after my little man…I almost needed a nap after just contemplating my son times two! Your boys are absolutely adorable…that fabulous red hair has me wanting to reach into the computer screen and tousle it like crazy!
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