On Tuesday morning all was well...the boys woke up easy in a great mood, I had gotten lots done before taking them to school, lunches were packed...just a good old-fashioned feel good morning. We even had a close call avoided when Cade flushed a Pull-Up down the toilet. Now as you sit there gasping (or probably laughing, especially if you're family!), note that I saw him do this. Of course I didn't see him until he pushed the flusher down. I ran to the swirling bowl just in time to see the absorbent wonder fly down the hole, rather easily I might add. Whew -- a potential disaster avoided! As I was counting my blessings I asked Cade, "Why did you flush the Pull-Up down the potty?" His answer was simple..."Because the trash can wasn't in here." And off he went on his merry way.
It wasn't until Eric came home around 5:30 and actually entered the bathroom that I realized that the close call hadn't actually been avoided. His wet socks were a testament to the problem - the super absorbency wonder had apparently absorbed itself all the way to filling up the potty pipes. My ignorance of the situation was a testament to just how much time I have during the day - I hadn't even been in the bathroom!!
On Wednesday Cade and his friends from across the street (they're all girls, which is important later in this story...) were outside in the backyard playing. This is common - the girls come over almost every day to play, much to my boys' joy. They are very comfortable with each other at this point - they pretty much love and fight like brothers and sisters.
I wasn't sure just how comfortable they were until one of the little ladies comes in to politely tell me that Cade is naked in the backyard. Yes, folks, she said NAKED. I half run outside, trying to be inconspicuous with my shock and embarrassment, to see my oldest son strolling around the yard without clothes. He came when I called, followed by the gaggle of girls all holding his clothes. Of course, as always he had a clear indisputable answer for the question as to why he had on no clothes..."Because I spilled lemonade all over them and they were wet." His sensory issues will simply not let him tolerate wet clothes on most days, and this was one of those days. So as embarrassed as I was for him (because y'all KNOW I'm gonna use this against him later in life!), I was proud of him that he simply alleviated the problem instead of having a meltdown. As I've said before, we celebrate the small stuff! So watch out Naked Cowboy - you might have some competition!
Tonight it was just me and the boys at home. All showered up and in their pj's we were in Cade's room dancing to music relaxing after the crazy week. The two of them got into the dress up chest and "enhanced our music experience" with a variety of costumes. Kai finally settled on a pirate hat and a microphone and Cade found his way into a spider costume which he says he plans on sleeping in. I just sat on the floor and watched and laughed with them, enjoying their company and remembering why I wanted so badly to be a mom. These crazy things that happen each day will only be a small glimpse of the past soon, for it won't be long before spending time with Mom will not be on their agenda. So I thank God for the crazy things (ok, maybe not RIGHT when they're happening, but still...), and sit back and hold my breath for tomorrow's memory.
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