20 minutes. That’s all. 20 minutes.
That’s how long it takes for my children to create chaos. Ainsley dumped out all of the toys in the playroom into the middle of the floor. Ben was outside in the chilly rainy weather without shoes (his feet were red from walking around outside on the cold wet ground). And Madie was playing inside the large outside trash can. Nasty! Did I mention we have somewhere to go tonight that requires us to be clean and ready to go? No? It’s true.
Someone was here at the house and I was enjoying a nice chat with her. I was also appreciating how the children were being so quiet while I talked with her. Sweet, sweet children. My mommy radar should have popped up and sent out a red alert. “Why is it so quiet? Where are the children?” The children were causing havac.
I should have known better. I am not new at this. One day I will learn.
The Puddles 
But, they’re so cute!!! That’s so easy to say when they’re not yours!