INSANITY

When I held her hand, she laid on the ground screaming "You're the meanest mommy!" When I let go of her hand, she ran all around the small basement foyer of the church screaming madness. Fatigue was overtaking her and she was beyond reasonable. The other three kids were going in different directions and it took 3 adults (thank God for friends!) to get everyone to the car. When we got home I sent them to the showers. Jake made it there first and proceeded to drain the 75 gallon water heater of all hot water. By the time Beth and Lucy made their way into the tub they played in cold water until they were shivering. We decided to try a bath again in the morning. I finally have them all tucked in but still hearing the little whispers of nighttime secrets and tiptoeing to the kitchen for drinks. Is it too much to ask for peace and quiet at 9:45 at night?