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Suicide hour.

Its that time again, 5pm, suppertime, bathtime and bedtime by 7! Or so we think!! Mackenzie is having a meltdown because she doesn't want to pick up her toys and have supper, Reagan is having a meltdown because supper is not getting to her quickly enough and she doesn't want her supper, she wants mine, even though its exactly the same. Finally, supper is over and we can head upstairs for bath time. I am hairless by this time as my chest aches and I have a horrible cold and I am at that point where I will gladly hand them both over to someone else. Then the guilt sets in, how can I think that about my own children!! But every mother the world over will tell you that this is definitely not the first time or the last time that such thoughts will enter your mind. So what did I do? I happened to walk back into the bathroom after having my well deserved melt down (very quietly that is), to see Mackenzie telling her sister to leave her alone and pushing her away, and Reagan standing up and smacking her over the head, I just laughed. It was either that or lose it completely. So Mommys, when you feel like lying on the floor right next to your toddler or toddlers and having a melt down with them, go for it, you'll definitely feel better!

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