Monday, October 27, 2008

It's on like Donkey Kong!

You remember Donkey Kong? All Mario has to do is save the girl. Seems easy enough. However he has to climb multiple platforms, and jump over various obstacles before he can save her from the ape.
This is a lot like me trying to get out the door with two kids. All I want to do is get to the store. But to do that, I have to tackle one kid, change his diaper, put clothes on him, and set him back down. Then I have to hunt the other kid down (who is bigger and quicker) tackle him, and argue over what underwear he wants to wear. Then chase him down again after the underwear are on and fight him to get his shirt on. Chase him yet again and get the pants on. Then we have the fun game of catch the feet to put socks on.
(while I'm playing this game mind you, the baby has gone off into a corner unable to resist a fresh diaper, and is pooping)
Get the socks on, send him off on a scavenger hunt to track down his shoes. Walk into the living room, get knocked over by the smell, locate the smell, and go back into the nursery to change his diaper for the second time.
Then back to the three year old who planted himself in front of the television instead of looking for his shoes. Remind him we are going somewhere. Go find the shoes myself. Watch as he puts them on the wrong feet.
Find baby again.
Remind three year old to go pee first before getting in the truck.
Get baby in car seat. Find three year old standing at the door naked from the waist down. Get him dressed again and strap him in next to his brother. Fight urge to run back in the house and enjoy the solitude.
Go to the store.
Forget 1/2 the things I needed.

*_*_*_*_GAME OVER_*_*_*_*

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