Can we have school now?

Today, after 21 days in a row at home with the kids, I went to work.


I'm working tomorrow, too, and Husband is taking the kids with him when he gets and oil change and visits his sister.  It will be good for them to get out.  The whole "even children who are best friends need a break" thing, you know.


I fully admit that my patience has been low these last few days, and these last few are the days when the patience has really been tried. [Had to double check to make sure I didn't write tired.  That, too.]  Abbie's usual problem, the Rude Sistervoice, and Grant's usual problem, irritating Abbie until she uses said voice, were highly prevalent, as well as some other issues, such as:


* Running in the house, regardless of its having been against the rules all their lives.
* Pulling on the curtains, regardless of its having been against the rules all their lives.
* Leaving food trash on tables, chairs, and the floor, regardless of its having been against the rules all their lives.
* Neglecting the poor, hungry dogs.
* General Not Listening-ness.
* Running in the house again, despite still being in trouble for having run in the house 3 minutes ago.


Trying to coach Grant away from his psychomotor tendencies (that means Chatterbox times 100), but shouldn't when I sound so Fed Up.  Counterproductive.  [The goal is to get him to do less talking "at" people, and more talking "with" people.]


He also has this habit of calling Abbie a monster.  He thinks this is an affectionate term, but Abbie only agrees with that sentiment part of the time.  I think continuation could be bad for both of them.....maybe.  Hard to say.


Gah!


Anyway, I have a splitting headache.  Not really.  Just a drilling one.  Either way, I'm off to find Motrin, and my bed. 


Wishing all of you a pleasant weekend.